Employee Relations Manager

bdx; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is a leading global medical technology company seeking an experienced Employee Relations professional to advise senior leaders and HR teams on complex employment issues. The role emphasizes reducing risk through effective investigations, performance management, and policy compliance.

The candidate will partner with HRBPs and Sr leaders, drive corrective actions, and support continuous improvement in employee relations practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of cumulative direct Employee Relations experience including complex, high risk, and sensitive cases from intake to resolution.
• Knowledge of US employment law including 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; strategic guidance on employee relations issues including performance and development.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and provides day-to-day employee relations guidance to senior leaders and HR partners.
• Delivers corrective action, performance management, and handles termination documentation.
• Identifies and analyzes legal/compliance risks in employment situations.
• Collaborates with Legal to review complex issues and mitigate company risk.
• Maintains current knowledge of employment laws and best practices.
• Conducts internal investigations and reports findings to management.
• Supports training programs on manager effectiveness and HR compliance.
• Assists with annual performance review processes and trend analyses on employee relations.

Skills

Employee relations

US employment law

Leadership coaching

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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 MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred qualifications:

• 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

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week 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 which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated 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.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

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.

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Primary Work Location

USA AZ - Tempe Headquarters

Additional Locations

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