Work Schedule
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OfficeJob Description
As a member of the Culture and Colleague Engagement platform, the Employee Relations (ER) Manager will be responsible for conducting sensitive investigations into potential policy and/or Code of Conduct violations. The ER Manager will act as a neutral party through all aspects of the investigation and will ensure a timely, fair, and quality process for all involved parties.
This position requires knowledge of professional and ethical investigation standards and/or human resources processes and procedures. The incumbent must possess the ability to quickly issue-spot employment and Employee Relations matters and be able to advance appropriately or suggest recommendations that align with our cultural values.
Key Responsibilities:
- Primarily responsible for investigating internal complaints for assigned client group, ensuring a detailed investigation process, including investigation coordination, conducting interviews, and maintenance of accurate and detailed records and notes of the investigatory process.
- Build comprehensive written investigation reports that clearly identify the issues investigated, summarize the evidence, make findings and recommendations, as well as identify root cause.
- Lead initiatives to strengthen culture programs focusing on ethical business practices.
- Partner internally with ER colleagues and leaders, Employment law, and HR teams as appropriate to achieve responsibilities.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required in HR, Business, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience supporting Employee Relations efforts or relevant HR experience required.
- Global HR/ER experience preferred
- Experience conducting and managing human resources or employee relations investigations.
- Ability to work independently and in a group setting with little direction and without direct supervision.
- Ability to research information and analyze data to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations, and plans of action.
- Strong project management, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong partnering, diplomacy, teamwork, and influencing skills.
- Ability to handle highly sensitive information with absolute confidentiality and integrity.
- Ability to multitask and deal with ambiguity.
- Be a phenomenal teammate with a flexible, adaptable, and results-oriented approach.
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Knowledge of investigative practices, risk management, and employment law.
- Strong understanding of applicable employment laws required.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field
- 5+ years experience supporting Employee Relations or relevant HR experience
- Experience conducting and managing human resources or employee relations investigations
- Global HR/ER experience
- Ability to work independently and in a group setting with little direction
- Ability to research information and analyze data to arrive at valid conclusions and recommendations
- Strong project management, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong partnering, diplomacy, teamwork, and influencing skills
- Ability to handle highly sensitive information with absolute confidentiality and integrity
- Ability to multitask and deal with ambiguity
- Flexible, adaptable, and results-oriented team player
- Strong technical writing skills
- Knowledge of investigative practices, risk management, and employment law
- Strong understanding of applicable employment laws
Thermo Fisher Scientific Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a strong company 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan that add meaningful long‑term value. Feedback suggests these features stand out among core financial benefits even when base pay feels average.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple national medical options alongside dental and vision, with company‑paid life and disability coverage. This breadth is considered a solid foundation even if some costs may not be the lowest among peers.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, backup care, adoption assistance, and specialized family resources are available. Feedback suggests these supports are a notable plus for colleagues managing family and caregiving needs.
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What We Do
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
Why Work With Us
You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.
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