Sr. Employee Relations Manager

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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.