Director, Employee Relations

* Collaborate with HR Business Partners to provide guidance on performance management processes, including coaching, counseling, and performance improvement plans
* Develop and reinforce an employee relations strategy and philosophy that provides clarity of direction, reliable measurement and clear feedback
* Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, amplify engagement, increase productivity and retention
* Experience in handling difficult, complex, and highly sensitive employee relations issues and providing guiding and mentorship to employees and people leaders.
* Bachelor's degree required. Degree in Business, Human Resources Management, or related field preferred
* Master's degree a plus. Degree in Business, Human Resources Management, or related field a plus
* Understanding of HR legal compliance requirements and understanding of HR programs relative to support of business objectives required
* Expert level experience in Employee Relations - extensive experience conducting investigations, making recommendations, and partnering with in-house counsel. Able to demonstrate outcomes that have led actionable and supportive plans
* 10+ years of substantive experience in Employee Relations as a subject matter expert
* Experience with designing and implementing ER systems for the purposes of documentation and reporting
* Pharmaceutical/biotech and/or healthcare industry experience is preferred
* Strong interpersonal, writing, communication, organizational, project management and presentation skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook)
* Ability to work effectively as a valuable partner and trusted advisor to all levels of associates and management
* Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
* Proven ability and experience with strong influencing skills, decision making, and resilience
* Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions and recommendations on difficult and sensitive matters in a thorough and expeditious manner while maintaining confidentiality as appropriate
* Comfortable with ambiguity and being a part of complex strategy discussions with team members and leaders - not afraid to stand alone
* Strategic thinker with experience in execution of complex, cross-functional projects and programs
* Achieves outcomes through ability to collaborate with cross functional leaders, other shared services, and internal HR COE's
* Compelling oral and written communicator with the ability to build relationships with senior leaders and a range of stakeholders to drive organizational change
* Able to influence at all levels through clear, informed, and logical business justification and discussion supported by qualitative and quantitative data insights
* Demonstrated track record of taking initiative, having a sense of urgency and proactively finding solutions to challenges
* Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team setting in order to build personal brand and to develop a network of relationships across the organization
** Competencies*
* ** Accountability for Results
- ** Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.  
** Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
- ** Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.  
** Patient & Customer Centricity
- ** Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.  
** Impactful Communication
- ** Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.  
** Respectful Collaboration
- ** Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.  
** Empowered Development
- ** Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

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