Employee Relations Partner

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Job Description
Employee Relations Partner
This is a hybrid position - Massachusetts, California or Georgia preferred.
About the role:
The Employee Relations Partner will act as the central point of contact and subject matter expert to assigned business unit(s) for employee relation issues and concerns. The ER Partner coaches and advises people managers on progressive discipline, performance management, conflict resolution, and employment risk matters ensuring a consistent and aligned approach when managing employee relations across the business.
How you will contribute:
ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Gather information and prepare documentation associated with employee relations issues. Work with people managers to prepare appropriate progressive discipline documentation. Track and store appropriate actions and documentation. Under the Employee Relations Head you will conduct workplace investigations on claims of harassment, discrimination and compliance related matters. Investigations include a development of an investigation plan, conducting interview(s), compiling documentation and notes, formulating finding(s), conclusion(s) and recommendation(s). Work with legal counsel and compliance as needed.
• Provide expert advice, coaching, and assistance to management to address an array of employee conduct and performance issues and grievances with fluctuating levels of complexity while keeping HRBP's informed of the status, recommendations, and diagnosis of trends that may need attention. Work with managers on drafting performance management documentation. Also, participate in progressive discipline, performance management and reduction in force meetings to ensure clarity of message delivered to employee.
• Manage the interactive process under the American with Disabilities Act.
• Contribute to ER best practice education and policy development and provide counsel and guidance to manager and employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and practices.
• Work closely with Leave of Absence, Occupational Health, Security, Information Security, Legal and Compliance to ensure cross collaboration on employee relations matters.
• This is a hybrid position - Massachusetts, California or Georgia preferred.

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS
Leadership
This is an individual contributor role but you will need to model leadership behaviors.
Decision-making and Autonomy

• The Employee Relations Partner will advise and make recommendations on most employee relations matters and will be expected to consult with the appropriate partners on complex ER matters to limit risk or exposure. Interaction
• This role will require an ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization both verbally and in writing. Interactions should model Takeda's values at all times.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree; qualification in Human Resource Management is preferred plus a minimum of 7 years' experience in HR/Employee Relations.
• Experience with Employee Relations in a diverse environment (exempt and nonexempt workforce) is preferred.
• Experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing or scientific industry preferred.
• You will also have familiarity and comfort with state and federal employment laws.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner and the ability to interact with employees at all levels.
• You must have strong interpersonal skills, conflict management skills, diagnostic skills and the ability to manage a high volume of cases.

What Takeda Can Offer You:

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
• Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
• Family Planning Support
• Flexible Work Paths
• Tuition reimbursement

More About Us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.
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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
Lexington, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range:
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$108,500.00 - $186,000.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations
Lexington, MA
USA - CA - Thousand Oaks - Manufacturing
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time