Global People Consultant - HR Generalist

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Wellbeing programs

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a People Consultant/Generalist to deliver proactive HR support across the Americas from Princeton, NJ. You will partner with People Managers to advance business priorities and enhance the employee experience.

You will advise managers on complex workforce matters, support upskilling for new People Managers, and help implement global HR programs with local alignment across the US, Latin America, Canada and Brazil.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of HR experience, preferably in an international, matrixed environment HR or equivalent degree qualification.
• Experience across HR Business Partner or HR Generalist roles, as well as HR Operations or HR Services, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional business teams.
• Exposure to employee relations issues and cases.
• Demonstrated success in working effectively with senior leaders to influence decision-making.
• Strong business and analytical acumen, along with problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Demonstrated analytical ability, including root-cause analysis, and the ability to manage multiple competing tasks and priorities successfully.
• Proven track record in developing employees and managers.
• Ability to flex across different cultures, levels of complexity, business situations, and matrixed partnerships.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset and a proven track record of enhancing the employee experience.
• Demonstrated use of communication and change management strategies/tactics to influence new ways of thinking and working.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers, providing guidance and support on complex workforce matters and HR policy.
• Proactively develop and implement strategies to upskill new People Managers and provide support and counsel to experienced People Managers navigating HR processes and issues.
• Exercise discretion, sound judgment, and appropriate decision-making to determine the most effective path to resolution.
• In partnership with HRBPs, use diagnostics, data, and business insight to identify proactive HR interventions and people practices that support local business objectives.
• Ensure that the workforce and leaders understand People processes.
• Coordinate and enable seamless end-to-end delivery of global priorities and lifecycle processes in partnership with People Services teams, while advocating for improvements that enhance the employee experience.
• As required, partner with global Centres of Excellence (COEs) and Process Designers to roll out global programmes and processes effectively and ensure smooth implementation.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of employment legislation and market practices across the Americas Region, including the US, Latin America, Canada, and Brazil, to help ensure that processes and policies remain compliant with local requirements and to partner with COE and People Services colleagues on required updates.
• Research, resolve, and respond to issues requiring an HR perspective, working closely with People Services colleagues, HRBPs, and COEs.
• Work collaboratively with peers and matrix colleagues to share ideas for driving improvements and consistency of execution for key HR processes, across the Americas Region.
• May also lead or contribute to country-specific, regional, or global People-related projects across the Americas Region, as required.

Skills

HR Generalist

HRBP experience

Employee relations

Data analysis

Change management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

HR degree or equivalent

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a People Consultant/Generalist to deliver proactive HR support across the Americas from Princeton, NJ. You will partner with People Managers to advance business priorities and enhance the employee experience.

You will advise managers on complex workforce matters, support upskilling for new People Managers, and help implement global HR programs with local alignment across the US, Latin America, Canada and Brazil.