• 12-months Temp Project
• Employee Relations and Staff Administration solid experience.

Our client is one of the most important multinational companies in the world, operating in the Pharma industry. A company based on strong values that have been ruling its way for more than two centuries.

Employee Relations:

• In line with global processes and frameworks, roll out and implement agreed Employee-Related Investigations Policies & Process.


• Provide counsel on complex ER issues, proposing fair, consistent, and timely resolution while ensuring legal compliance and evaluating risk mitigation to the Company.


• Lead creation and delivery of local processes, tools and training related to ER including matters of labor negotiation (e.g. info on wage negotiation) and coaching to management and HR partners.


• Investigate complex (escalated) cases, acting as the central point of contact for Ethics & Compliance and Legal on those matters.


• Create a collaborative dispute resolution environment by managing workplace mediation process and facilitate advanced problem solving where possible to resolve disputes.


• Roll out specific frameworks and lead ER case management such as Performance improvement counseling, Employee investigations, Involuntary termination documentation, Disciplinary and RIF documentation across the region as needed and in line with global initiatives.


• Maintain up to date knowledge of Global ER & LR trends and Regulations, Country labor law and tribunal cases.


• Ensure that the ER dashboard is up to date with relevant action plans and that HR Acuity is maintained capturing all ER Cases and investigations.

Labor Relations:

• Communicate the Global Labor Relations Strategy regionally and locally, as required, in accordance with the LR Framework sharing relevant information with the Strategy Enablement Group.


• Roll out of Local Education Materials for HR and Business Leaders on LR.


• Work closely with the LR Strategy to ensure positive labor relations is maintained across the region. Where required attend and influence the make-up of External Enterprise Agreements and ensure HRPs are aware of consultation requirements and act accordingly.


• The People & LR will ensure local policies and procedures that cover ER matters are in place, sufficient, communicated and act accordingly.

Project Management & Governance:

• Provide end to end project management on regional and global initiatives (such as HR policy introduction and roll out) as required and alongside the Project Lead.


• Support the deployment of global systems across the region by providing technical advice and guidance to project leads in the design phase of projects from an ER/LR perspective.


• Provide end to end technical advice, expertise and support in HR change proposals and initiatives ensuring that correct governance is in place and implemented effectively, providing progress reports as required.


• Innovate, socialize, and deliver simplified, innovative solutions with stakeholders that enhance the employee experience across the region, as required.


• Aligned with global / regional HR guidance, take a lead in developing and define policies that position the Company competitively on matters such as maternity, family care, leave, Rehire eligibility, Programs/counseling due to life event changes, work schedule, over time, Local employment policies, reports & action plan (e.g., disability, affirmative action), Workplace health & safety policy, local severance plan development.


• Create in line with Global Guidance the appropriate regional and country governance for HR.

• Outstanding salary conditions.


• To work in a leading multinational Company in Pharma industry.


• To create an opportunity for the future in a solid multinational supported by strong culture and centennial values.

Critical Skills and Competencies:

• A competent specialist in Labor and/or Employee Relations.


• Mandatory experience in working in a unionized environment and/or with Works Councils.


• Sound understanding of employment regulations and labor law across multiple geographies.


• Ability to manage the complexity of implementing business change and to deal with ambiguity, balance and mitigate risks and provide credible advice.


• Proficient in multiple languages.


• Strong collaboration skills with all relevant stakeholders in HR and the business.


• Proven track record in implementing initiatives to drive exceptional employee experience.

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent ideally with background in labor or employment law.


• At least 5 years' experience in Labor and/or Employee Relations with evidence of LR/ER thought-leadership.


• Significant experience in complex and multi-country HR organization with proven understanding of local and regional diversity of thought and application.


• Accountability in previous roles for multiple geographies is necessary.


• Human Resources experience in the health care or pharmaceutical industry preferred.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.


• Strong partnership and collaborative focus to create sustainable processes and increase efficiency.


• HR Project management experience is desirable.