Employee Relations Lead - Senior Manager

ApplySave JobJob ID R0036807Date posted 06.15.2021Location Zurich, Switzerland

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Job Description

Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Employee Relations Lead at our Zurich location

Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.

In this role, you will contribute to Takeda’s mission by having the ability to lead effectively and work concurrently across multiple projects in a goal-oriented, timeline-driven, and dynamic work environment, while ensuring quality and accuracy. A typical day will include:

OBJECTIVES: 

• Lead and ensure a professional investigation process and case management.


• Provide consultative support and management of complex employee relation cases to employees, managers and HR partners.


• Provide guidance on applicable employment laws and HR policies.


• Bring best practices to the teams and business units.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Partner a certain range of functions & business units in all ER related matters.


• Gather information and prepare documentation associated with employee relations issues.


• Work with people managers and HR Partners to prepare appropriate progressive discipline documentation.


• Lead and conduct workplace investigations on claims of harassment, discrimination and compliance related matters.


• Provide expert advice, coaching, and assistance to management and HR Partner how to address performance issues and grievances.


• Serve as subject matter expert for HR Partners and business leaders for procedures related to mass dismissals and internal restructuring.


• Partner with the legal department to ensure compliancy with the local legislation.


• Work together with the Labour Relations & Governance Partner to develop principles and guidelines.


• Contribute to ER best practice and policy development and provide guidance to manager and employees regarding HR policies, procedures and practices.

• Lead case management actions related to Leave of Absence, Occupational Health, Security etc. and recommend action plans.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.


• 10+ years experience in Employee Relations, preferably as a Business Partner or in a general HR role.


• Solid knowledge of applicable labour law, regulations and employment trends.


• Demonstrated strong organizational skills, discretion, and ability to manage confidential information.


• People management experience preferred.


• Good project management skills.


• Ability to lead, inspire, and get results from non-employee consultants, contractors, and vendors.


• Demonstrated professionalism under stress and the ability to prioritize effectively.


• Profound knowledge of MS Office.


• Native German, proficiency in English.

WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU

• Excellent conditions & benefits including generous holidays


• Genuine career progression and development


• Opportunity to work with a world class leader in the pharmaceutical sector

At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D- driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Empowering Our People to Shine

Locations

Zurich, Switzerland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

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