Staff Relations Manager

BioSpace; New Albany (OH); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement & Savings Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Work Options

On-site Manufacturing Facilities

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Staff Relations Manager to provide expert employee relations guidance and support to managers and staff within its Operations function. The role is on-site at Amgen manufacturing sites with a hybrid schedule requiring minimum 3 days on-site per week.

The candidate will conduct HR investigations, advise on performance, discipline, and accommodations, and partner with Legal, Compliance, and L&D to deliver training and improvements in ER practices.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree required.
• Masters degree with 2 years Staff Relations experience or higher.
• On-site work at facilities in Rhode Island, Cambridge, NC and/or Ohio.
• Strong HR background with 4 years of Employee Relations experience.
• Experience advising on performance management, discipline, and terminations.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert employee relations guidance to managers and staff.
• Conduct impartial HR investigations and document findings.
• Collaborate with occupational health, benefits, and HR partners on accommodations and leaves.
• Ensure compliant ER practices across the organization.
• Track and update cases in the case management system.
• Assist in implementing ER process improvements and training.
• Deliver training with Compliance, Legal, and L&D teams.

Skills

Employee Relations

HR Investigations

Performance Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Confidentiality & Ethics

Policy Knowledge

Communication Skills

HR Systems

Education

Doctorate degree

Masters degree

Bachelor's degree

Associates degree

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Workday

ER case management systems

Job description

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel likeyourepart of something bigger,itsbecause you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980,wevehelped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team,youllhelp make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them,youllthrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Staff Relations Manager

What You Will Do

Letsdo this.Letschange the world. In this vital role you willbe responsible forproviding expert employee relations (ER) guidance and support to managers and staffin Amgens Operations function.This position islocatedon site at one of Amgens manufacturing sites in Rhode Island,Cambridge,North Carolinaand/or Ohio.The successful candidate is expected toworka hybrid schedule,which includesaregular on-sitepresenceaminimumof3 daysper week.

Staff Relations is a specialized Human Resources function that partners closely with regional HR Leaders, Business Managers, Compliance, Legal, other HR Centers of Excellence and team members to protect Amgen values, investigate potential violations of HR policies, provide practical advice and guidance on coaching staff and managers, and advise on performance and behaviors management, discipline, involuntary terminations, and workplace accommodations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical and legallyappropriateemployeerelations guidance on performance management, disciplinary action, and workplaceconflictsto HR partners and business leaders. Participate in termination discussions and corrective actions with staff and leaders as needed
• Conduct and document thorough, impartial, andtimelyHR investigations,maintainingconfidentiality and objectivity.Determinefindings offactsandanyviolationsofAmgenpoliciesand prepare clear, concise investigation summaries and supporting documentation to support these findings
• Partner with the occupational health,benefits,staff and managers to analyze and respond toreasonable accommodationrequests,leavesof absence,andreturn to work following them
• Partner with local HR Business Partners andthebroaderStaff Relations team to ensure nuanced and compliant ER practices
• Track and update cases in the companys case management system
• Assist theOperationsStaff Relations Lead in implementing process improvements, training, and ER best practices
• Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and Learning & Development teams to deliver training on HR policies, investigations, andprofessionalworkplace behaviors

What We Expect Of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Staff Relations Manager weseekis a professional with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate degree

OR

Masters degree and2years of Staff Relations experience

OR

Bachelors degree and4years of Staff Relations experience

OR

Associates degree and 8 years of Staff Relations experience

OR

High School diploma/GED and 10 years of Staff Relations experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to Work on site at one of Amgens manufacturing facilities in Rhode Island, Cambridge, North Carolina and/or Ohio.
• Strong Human Resources background with 4 years of experience in Employee Relations
• Experience advising on performance management, discipline, and involuntary terminations of employment
• Knowledge and experience of employment laws and ER practices
• Experience conducting internal HR investigations
• Ability to learn and fairly apply company policy, investigation procedures, and regulatory guidelines within scope of duties
• Strong judgment, discretion, and professionalism in handling complex and confidential matters.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, Teams, Workday, andERcase management systems.
• Flexible working hours due to needs of manufacturing shifts.

What You Can Expect From Us

From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, well support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In Addition To The Base Salary, Amgen Offers a Total Rewards Plan, Based On Eligibility, Comprising Of Health And Welfare Plans For Staff And Eligible Dependents, Financial Plans With Opportunities To Save Towards Retirement Or Other Goals, Work/life Balance, And Career Development Opportunities That May Include

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Application deadline Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.