Sr Employee Relations Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

As a Sr. Employee Relations Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will advise on and conduct internal investigations of potential policy and/or Code of Conduct violations, develop Employee Relations capability among other colleagues, as well as, leading initiatives to strengthen culture programs focusing on ethical business practices across assigned business divisions/group(s).

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HR leaders to develop and maintain effective employee relations programs using best practices.
  
• Lead employment investigations for complex ER cases, providing advice to HR Partners on conducting investigations and formal ER procedures in challenging situations.
  
• Advocate for the ethics hotline and coordinate associated programs to ensure compliance and integrity.
  
• Coordinate and facilitate investigations training and other ER learning and development initiatives for assigned HR teams.
  
• Provide thought leadership on embedding a continuous performance improvement culture, including reviewing and managing Performance Improvement Program (PIP) procedures and supporting materials. Guide and mentor Managers and HR through the PIP process.
  
• Prepare and train HRGs on template toolbox materials such as disciplinary and grievance hearing invitations, investigation meeting minutes, and disciplinary decision letters.
  
• Conduct site organizational assessments with HR to identify the root cause of employee relations issues and recommend improvements.
  
• Perform periodic reviews of HR policies and provide suggestions for improvements.
  
• Analyze ER data from business units, identify trends, and communicate findings and actionable recommendations.
  
• Collaborate internally with Functional/Regional and Country HR leaders, Employment law, Compliance teams, Internal Audit, and other partners to achieve the above responsibilities.
  

• At least 7 years of experience in Employee Relations.
  
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or equivalent experience in HR, Juris Doctor, or specialized training in labor/employee relations preferred.
  
• Expert knowledge of employee relations, risk management, investigative practices, and employment law.
  
• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to influence senior management on organizational issues.
  
• Extensive experience leading corporate investigations of complex and confidential workplace complaints.
  
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, with excellent project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Experience in developing and delivering training on employment issues.
  
• Track record of identifying, analyzing, and resolving organizational issues with data-driven solutions.
  
• Strong collaboration and diplomacy skills to establish influential partnerships across organizational lines.
  
• Ability to manage highly confidential information professionally.
  
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with changing business needs and conditions.
  
• Ability to multitask, handle ambiguity, and work collaboratively.