HR Employee Relations Partner - "Global Life-science Leader"

This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional with a quest for knowledge and desire to learn to join a growing multinational organisation. Labcorp are looking to recruit an experienced candidate based in the USA to undertake work in the global employee relations team. This will involve providing guidance to leaders and employees. The role is part of a global team of people based in the US, UK, EMEA, India and China. The opportunities for growth and development are only limited to the candidate's ambition.

Education/skills required:

• Undergraduate degree in business, human resources, or related subject is preferred but not essential; work experience will be considered
• Appropriate HR Certification
• Previous experience in HR/ER preferred

• Support and guide global leaders on employee relations matters, for example, performance issues, behavior/workplace concerns, and provide coaching to support the employee experience. The goal is to increase confidence and competence of leaders.
• Advise on processes in accordance with Labcorp policies and appropriate regulatory guidelines according to jurisdiction. (i.e., attendance issues, failure to follow SOPs, quality issues, basic investigations, and performance matters).
• Participate in various global employee relations projects and activities
• Partner with team members from other centres of excellence, such as the global HR Partner team.
• Provide information to ensure compliance within appropriate jurisdictions and local requirements.
• Assist with coordination and delivery of training for managers by working with the Global ER Learning and Development lead
• Work with team members to supply additional intelligence around case numbers for business units and country

• HR experience and interest in employee relations
• Knowledge of relevant employment and labor laws
• Desire and interest to learn employment laws and practices globally
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive issues
• Strong investigation skills
• Ability to summarize information succinctly both verbally and in writing
• Flexibility and willingness to deal with competing priorities
• Willingness to assist others and adapt to focusing on where workload is high
• Good prioritization skills and ability to focus on time-sensitive issues
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated patience, tact, and respect
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to operate in a global team and flow to the work

• Awareness of multiple HR disciplines and processes
• Familiarity with case management tools and excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Strong customer service focus and organizational skills
• Problem solving experience
• Ability to look at a process with a view to continuous improvement

• Excellent written and spoken business English
• Willingness to undertake occasional travel
• Ability to support various time zones over a flexible work pattern (whilst complying with working time provisions for the country where the successful candidate resides)