Senior Associate Director, HR Investigations & ER

Lilly; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly in Sydney, Australia, invites applications for an Associate Director - HR Investigations and Employee Relations to lead workplace investigations and complex ER matters globally, reporting to the Senior Director - Global HR Investigations and Employee Relations. The role requires a minimum of five years HR experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coach and influence at all levels.

You will partner with Legal and Ethics & Compliance, support international HR colleagues, and mentor

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant business experience.
• Ability to coach, develop, and influence employees at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to show good judgment and critical thinking.
• Cross-cultural competency and experience supporting international employee populations.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR investigations and select complex employee relations matters, documenting activity in the case management system.
• Determine outcomes and appropriate resolutions in partnership with Line leadership.
• Partner with Legal on privileged investigations and engage Ethics & Compliance as needed on a case-by-case basis, including related corrective actions.
• Coach and counsel employees and managers on fair and consistent application of Lilly policies, including the disciplinary process.
• Serve as subject matter expert on investigations/ER processes; consult with and support International HR colleagues and affiliates.
• Handle sensitive cases involving senior leaders, partnering with key stakeholders on outcomes.
• Onboard and mentor team members; drive continuous improvement of COE processes and practices.
• Represent HR Investigations on special projects and committees, maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity to all matters.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching & Development

Influence & Negotiation

Documentation

Investigations

Communication

Cross-cultural collaboration

Policy knowledge

Language proficiency

Job description

Lilly in Sydney, Australia, invites applications for an Associate Director - HR Investigations and Employee Relations to lead workplace investigations and complex ER matters globally, reporting to the Senior Director - Global HR Investigations and Employee Relations. The role requires a minimum of five years HR experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coach and influence at all levels.

You will partner with Legal and Ethics & Compliance, support international HR colleagues, and mentor