Manager Employee Relations

Philip Morris International U.S.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Philip Morris International (PMI) is seeking a Manager, Employee & Labor Relations BP to support our Aurora, CO facility. You will lead investigations, advise leaders on ER matters, and ensure compliance with employment laws while partnering with People & Culture, Legal, and site leadership to manage risk.

You will coach managers, build ER processes, and promote a positive workplace culture with proactive issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years experience in employee or labor relations, HRBP, or related role.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing complex employee matters.
• Knowledge of employment law, policy interpretation, and risk management.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct, and other workplace concerns.
• Advise leaders on employee relations matters, performance management, accommodations, leave, and policy interpretation.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Partner with People & Culture, Legal, and site leadership to resolve workplace issues and manage risk.
• Coach managers on documentation, employee relations best practices, and difficult conversations.
• Build and improve employee relations processes and practices for a growing site.
• Promote a positive workplace culture through manager accountability and proactive issue resolution.
• Support legal matters, including EEOC charges and external claims.
• Identify trends and provide recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Leadership coaching

Influence & partnerships

Workplace investigations

Policy interpretation

Risk management

Change management

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Labor Relations, Business, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose - to deliver a smoke-free future.

About The Role

As the Manager, Employee & Labor Relations BP, you will support our Aurora, CO facility by leading employee relations initiatives, conducting investigations, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and partnering with leaders to foster a positive, high-trust workplace culture.

Your Day-to-Day

• Lead investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct, and other workplace concerns.
• Advise leaders on employee relations matters, performance management, accommodations, leave, and policy interpretation.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Partner with People & Culture, Legal, and site leadership to resolve workplace issues and manage risk.
• Coach managers on documentation, employee relations best practices, and difficult conversations.
• Build and improve employee relations processes and practices for a growing site.
• Promote a positive workplace culture through manager accountability and proactive issue resolution.
• Support legal matters, including EEOC charges and external claims.
• Identify trends and provide recommendations to leadership.

Who we’re looking for

• Authorized to work in the U.S. and within commuting distance of Aurora, CO.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Labor Relations, Business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in employee relations, labor relations, HRBP, or a related role.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing complex employee matters.
• Knowledge of employment law, policy interpretation, and risk management.
• Strong ability to influence, coach, and partner with leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience building processes and driving change in fast-paced or evolving environments.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or similar certification preferred.

Annual Base Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000

What we offer

Competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more!

Philip Morris International Inc.'s U.S. businesses are invested in America's future and advancing a smoke-free nation. The businesses are committed to providing the approximately 25 million legal-age consumers who smoke cigarettes with better, smoke-free alternatives and to ensuring the products are marketed responsibly. From PMI's global headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, and other locations nationwide, PMI U.S. contributes leadership, jobs, investment, and innovation in the U.S. The U.S. businesses employ more than 3,000 people across America and operate product manufacturing facilities, including in Aurora, Colorado, Owensboro, Kentucky, and Wilson, North Carolina. For more information, please visit www.uspmi.com.

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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