Wilmington, DE - EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES ASSOCIATE

Job Description:

• Work closely with Employment Partners in US to advise and coach leadership regarding complex and sensitive employee relations matters
• Provide hands-on direction and coaching support to leaders/managers on employee relations issues to ensure consistency in the application of the company’s policies, procedures, and ER best practices
• This is inclusive of but not limited to:
  • Investigations
  • Recommendations
  • Implementation
• Work with Local HR Business Partners to monitor, analyze and determine action plans of ER trends
• Liaise with the HR organization to support and/or lead the alignment of employee engagement activities and performance management initiatives across US (e.g. EXCHANGE, FOCUS Surveys, Optimizing Performance, Exit Interviews)
• Assist in analyzing data
• Provide coaching and training to leaders/managers on how to handle performance issues through early intervention as well as giving feedback
• Actively provide support to leadership on a variety of employment practices issues so that the escalation of issues can be avoided or minimized
• Work in partnership with Legal on governmental charges, proceedings, and lawsuits involving employment practice issues within assigned clients groups
• Develop and deliver training programs (Code of Conduct and Creating A Respectful Workplace, etc.), to leadership and employees increasing capability to create a respectful workplace that is highly ethical, complaint, and consistent with AZ’s values
• Enter all ER data for the area support into the PeopleSoft Database Tracking System
• Work in partnership with HR stakeholders such as HR Business Partners, Comp and Benefits, Legal, Corporate Health Services, and HRIS on continuous improvement of existing policies and procedures
• Work in partnership with assigned Legal Counsel to effectively management ER issues and minimize risk and exposure to the business
• Provide input and support to the Employment Practices Strategy and Action Plans
• May lead or be a member of special project teams

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS degree in Human Resources or related field
• Professional experience in the area of Employment Practices, Employee Relations or HR Business Partner
• High-level knowledge of employment-related law and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated proactive and collaborative working style
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with little direction
• Ability to respond to competing priorities across the organization and manage several projects simultaneously
• Excellent judgment and decision-making abilities
• Highly developed organization and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to effectively manage change and transition

Preferred Background:

• HR experience in Pharmaceutical Industry
• Experience managing employee relations in a diverse work environment including an exempt and non-exempt employee population

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