Employee Relations Manager

We are the people who give possibilities purpose. BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of Med Tech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

• Works collaboratively with and provides day-to-day coaching and employee relations advice to Senior Business Unit, functional, and regional leaders, managers, HRBP’s and associates.
• Partners with managers in delivering corrective action, performance management, and completes all termination documentation.
• Identifies and analyzes legal/compliance risks in employment situations.
• Partners with the Labor & Employment Legal team to review and make recommendations on complex issues, such as terminations, investigations, and medical issues/accommodations, to effectively mitigate company risk.
• Stays current by keeping abreast of the latest developments and changes in employment laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Conducts internal investigations, documents findings and makes recommendations to management as appropriate.
• Collaborates with Global Learning team to develop and deploy manager effectiveness, HR compliance, and other employee relation-related training programs.
• Provides support to managers and other HR functions throughout the annual performance review process, including review of annual performance reviews.
• Tracks and interprets trends in employee relations to proactively identify issues and develop training and other solutions.
• Partners or leads projects/initiatives within the team to promote a culture of continuous improvement and best in class standing by creating proactive measures and initiatives to address employee relations issues and identify and implement best practices.
• Partners with HRBPs/Sr leaders to proactively reduce employee relations issues by monitoring and analyzing employee relations trends to identify root cause and taking appropriate steps to reduce issues.

• Minimum of 6 years of cumulative direct Employee Relations experience including experience managing a wide variety of complex, high risk and sensitive employment-related cases from intake to investigation to resolution.
• Knowledge of US employment law, ADA, FLSA, DOL Title VII, FMLA, and USSERA.
• Experience supporting Sr. Business Unit, function, and region leadership level client groups.
• Experience with Exempt Level Professionals and Sr Level Management with direct experience providing strategic guidance on employee relations issues, including performance and developmental management.
• Experience with Sales preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, preferably in Management, Human Resources or Psychology, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• SPHR or PHR

We prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving. For most roles, a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week is required to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.