Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Manager, Employee and Labor Relations
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933
Job Description
We are searching for the best talent for Manager, Employee and Labor Relations to be in Tampa, FL, or New Brunswick, NJ. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Labor Relations Manager to be part of our North America ERLR team. In this role, you will be an individual contributor responsible for supporting the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, managing employee grievances, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Your expertise in establishing collaborative partnerships will be critical in driving organizational success and mitigating risks during significant workforce changes. This role champions Our Credo culture, employee relations and promotes a culture of communication, accountability, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Foster onsite positive working relationships with union representatives, employees, and management to promote open communication Accountable for nurturing positive relationships between the organization, BUHR and labor unions through the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, management of employee grievances, interpretation of labor contracts, and ensuring adherence to labor laws Support the mediation or arbitration processes to resolve labor disputes when required Manage assigned operational activities to achieve target key performance indicators, service and operational level agreements. Partner with Labor Relations Regional Leader to analyze and convert these metrics into actionable insights for the business Offer guidance and support to managers in understanding labor agreements and addressing contract-related matters Participate in developing ER/LR policies for the North America region Facilitates and mitigates risk through direct interventions with managers and employees in handling highly sensitive cases and escalations Stay informed about employment and labor practices in North America and notify management of regulatory changes Manage grievance, discipline, and policy interpretation requests that require advanced knowledge and authority, along with interaction with third parties, such as preparing position statements for claims submitted to government agencies (e.g., EEOC, DOL, NLRB or state agencies) Lead ERLR projects Create and conduct training sessions on Employee Relations/Labor Relations for Business Unit HR and People Leaders Support the overall team’s capabilities by facilitating periodic training and knowledge-sharing sessions to improve their understanding of the North America labor law landscape Support implementation of change management and communication strategies for ERLR Propose continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing service delivery by assessing and offering feedback on operational processes, policies, standard operating procedures, and work instructions, and implement key improvement plans for execution Qualifications A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required A minimum of 6 years progressive HR experience with a strong focus in Labor Relations, experience researching, investigating, and addressing employee misconduct and below job performance standards; providing guidance to management Ability to establish a culture focused on speed, accountability and continuous improvement while building employee-centric repeatable and sustainable processes Relationship management, coaching and collaboration skills, with leaders at all levels and key stakeholders Experienced in shaping solutions and driving business results, with strong communication and collaborative partnership skills with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the effective execution of HR solutions across the region Experience developing strategies in alignment with functional HR strategy to execute and ensure the availability of resources and best quality service Experience using Service Center technologies, ticket management, knowledge management, telephony /IVR, document management, etc. Experienced in development and reporting of HR analytics to manage performance and drive data-based decisions for HR and the organization Strong understanding of HR Operations High results orientation and ability to motivate team to high levels of performance Strong knowledge of Human Resource Information Systems and applications (e.g. ERP, HRIS, Applicant Management Systems, etc.) Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an inclusive interview process. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. The anticipated base pay range for this position is:
$100,000 - $172,500 Benefits and Pay Transparency
- Subject to the terms of the respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and group legal insurance. Eligible for the company retirement plan (pension) and 401(k). Eligible for the Company’s long-term incentive program. See care details at the company benefits site. Note: This description reflects the current job responsibilities and requirements and is not a contract. Additional information available in the posted description.
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We are searching for the best talent for Manager, Employee and Labor Relations to be in Tampa, FL, or New Brunswick, NJ. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Labor Relations Manager to be part of our North America ERLR team. In this role, you will be an individual contributor responsible for supporting the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, managing employee grievances, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Your expertise in establishing collaborative partnerships will be critical in driving organizational success and mitigating risks during significant workforce changes. This role champions Our Credo culture, employee relations and promotes a culture of communication, accountability, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Foster onsite positive working relationships with union representatives, employees, and management to promote open communication Accountable for nurturing positive relationships between the organization, BUHR and labor unions through the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, management of employee grievances, interpretation of labor contracts, and ensuring adherence to labor laws Support the mediation or arbitration processes to resolve labor disputes when required Manage assigned operational activities to achieve target key performance indicators, service and operational level agreements. Partner with Labor Relations Regional Leader to analyze and convert these metrics into actionable insights for the business Offer guidance and support to managers in understanding labor agreements and addressing contract-related matters Participate in developing ER/LR policies for the North America region Facilitates and mitigates risk through direct interventions with managers and employees in handling highly sensitive cases and escalations Stay informed about employment and labor practices in North America and notify management of regulatory changes Manage grievance, discipline, and policy interpretation requests that require advanced knowledge and authority, along with interaction with third parties, such as preparing position statements for claims submitted to government agencies (e.g., EEOC, DOL, NLRB or state agencies) Lead ERLR projects Create and conduct training sessions on Employee Relations/Labor Relations for Business Unit HR and People Leaders Support the overall team’s capabilities by facilitating periodic training and knowledge-sharing sessions to improve their understanding of the North America labor law landscape Support implementation of change management and communication strategies for ERLR Propose continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing service delivery by assessing and offering feedback on operational processes, policies, standard operating procedures, and work instructions, and implement key improvement plans for execution Qualifications A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required A minimum of 6 years progressive HR experience with a strong focus in Labor Relations, experience researching, investigating, and addressing employee misconduct and below job performance standards; providing guidance to management Ability to establish a culture focused on speed, accountability and continuous improvement while building employee-centric repeatable and sustainable processes Relationship management, coaching and collaboration skills, with leaders at all levels and key stakeholders Experienced in shaping solutions and driving business results, with strong communication and collaborative partnership skills with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the effective execution of HR solutions across the region Experience developing strategies in alignment with functional HR strategy to execute and ensure the availability of resources and best quality service Experience using Service Center technologies, ticket management, knowledge management, telephony /IVR, document management, etc. Experienced in development and reporting of HR analytics to manage performance and drive data-based decisions for HR and the organization Strong understanding of HR Operations High results orientation and ability to motivate team to high levels of performance Strong knowledge of Human Resource Information Systems and applications (e.g. ERP, HRIS, Applicant Management Systems, etc.) Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an inclusive interview process. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. The anticipated base pay range for this position is:
$100,000 - $172,500 Benefits and Pay Transparency
- Subject to the terms of the respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and group legal insurance. Eligible for the company retirement plan (pension) and 401(k). Eligible for the Company’s long-term incentive program. See care details at the company benefits site. Note: This description reflects the current job responsibilities and requirements and is not a contract. Additional information available in the posted description.
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