(CW) Director, HR Employee Relations (TEMPORARY)
BIOMARIN, Novato, California, United States, 94949
Who We Are
BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities. Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well‑understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first‑to‑market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options. It takes a village, and at BioMarin our corporate groups are the people behind our success. Groups such as IT, Finance, Legal, Global Compliance & Ethics, and our People Team provide foundational support of all areas of operation at BioMarin.
Hybrid Role – Tues. & Thurs. in Novato Role: Assignment Role, Employee Relations, People Function
Reporting to the Vice President, People, Technical Operations & Corporate Groups The Employee Relations Director is responsible for execution of the Employee Relations Strategy across BioMarin, including Technical Operations, Research & Development, Commercial and Corporate Functions. The role is responsible for providing strategic and operational guidance on enterprise‑wide employee relations activities, policies, processes, and procedures pertaining to the BioMarin US locations. This position will command employee relations expertise, excellent judgment, and highly developed analytical, interpersonal, problem‑solving and communication skills. This position will support business leaders to handle workplace concerns and co‑create action plans and provide intervention as necessary. The role will work extensively with business leaders to identify opportunities to address repeating employee relations issues proactively and preventatively, and will provide guidance and coaching to managers of all levels to address behavioural and performance areas. The Employee Relations director will stay attuned to organizational and operational changes across BioMarin locations in the US to identify potential employee relations risks and develop plans to address proactively.
Responsibilities
Oversee the management of the employee relations processes and procedures to enable effective conflict resolution and problem solving.
Conduct, oversee, and assist employee relation issues to manage employee concerns and grievances and identify and implement appropriate action and accountability practices.
Identify a fair and inclusive process appropriate for employee concerns or grievances, including leading a fact‑finding investigation to ensure adherence to BioMarin’s employee relations policies and practices.
Stay attuned to organizational and operational changes to identify potential employee relations risks and develop proactive plans to address them.
Provide guidance and coaching to managers of all levels to address employee behaviour and performance.
Assist with the development and delivery of appropriate performance feedback or action plans, including corrective/disciplinary actions.
Oversee effective documentation techniques and maintain accurate, confidential records regarding all reported matters and fact‑finding documentation.
Interpret and apply understanding of employee policies and practices, employment law, and other regulations to provide guidance or clarification on employee relations matters.
Maintain the highest level of integrity when managing employee relations issues and reported matters.
Have experience with alternative dispute resolution, specifically workplace mediation.
Collaborate with Legal, Compliance and Payroll teams to develop support for the business.
Provide guidance aligned with supporting leaders to handle investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, performance management issues, and sickness sensitively in line with policy principles.
Contribute to the continual development of employment‑related people policies and procedures.
Support training initiatives and the continual development of management toolkits for leaders.
Proactively enable leaders to manage people issues promptly using best‑practice approaches and people‑policy principles.
Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of employment case law and legislative changes and apply this knowledge effectively.
Ensure employee relations cases are recorded, tracked, and proactively managed to conclusion or hand‑off to the relevant Strategic Business Partner.
Requirements
10 years of experience working in the Employee Relations field.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work in a dynamic and agile environment.
Strong strategic, negotiation, and diplomacy skills.
Strong understanding of state and federal US laws concerning labor relations.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, and policies.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Strong understanding of dispute resolution and compensation administration.
Ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations.
Excellent writing and language skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Compensation In the U.S., the salary range for this position is $76 to $100 per hour. The base pay will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock‑based long‑term incentives, paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
Benefits
Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
Note This description is not intended to be all‑inclusive or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.
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Hybrid Role – Tues. & Thurs. in Novato Role: Assignment Role, Employee Relations, People Function
Reporting to the Vice President, People, Technical Operations & Corporate Groups The Employee Relations Director is responsible for execution of the Employee Relations Strategy across BioMarin, including Technical Operations, Research & Development, Commercial and Corporate Functions. The role is responsible for providing strategic and operational guidance on enterprise‑wide employee relations activities, policies, processes, and procedures pertaining to the BioMarin US locations. This position will command employee relations expertise, excellent judgment, and highly developed analytical, interpersonal, problem‑solving and communication skills. This position will support business leaders to handle workplace concerns and co‑create action plans and provide intervention as necessary. The role will work extensively with business leaders to identify opportunities to address repeating employee relations issues proactively and preventatively, and will provide guidance and coaching to managers of all levels to address behavioural and performance areas. The Employee Relations director will stay attuned to organizational and operational changes across BioMarin locations in the US to identify potential employee relations risks and develop plans to address proactively.
Responsibilities
Oversee the management of the employee relations processes and procedures to enable effective conflict resolution and problem solving.
Conduct, oversee, and assist employee relation issues to manage employee concerns and grievances and identify and implement appropriate action and accountability practices.
Identify a fair and inclusive process appropriate for employee concerns or grievances, including leading a fact‑finding investigation to ensure adherence to BioMarin’s employee relations policies and practices.
Stay attuned to organizational and operational changes to identify potential employee relations risks and develop proactive plans to address them.
Provide guidance and coaching to managers of all levels to address employee behaviour and performance.
Assist with the development and delivery of appropriate performance feedback or action plans, including corrective/disciplinary actions.
Oversee effective documentation techniques and maintain accurate, confidential records regarding all reported matters and fact‑finding documentation.
Interpret and apply understanding of employee policies and practices, employment law, and other regulations to provide guidance or clarification on employee relations matters.
Maintain the highest level of integrity when managing employee relations issues and reported matters.
Have experience with alternative dispute resolution, specifically workplace mediation.
Collaborate with Legal, Compliance and Payroll teams to develop support for the business.
Provide guidance aligned with supporting leaders to handle investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, performance management issues, and sickness sensitively in line with policy principles.
Contribute to the continual development of employment‑related people policies and procedures.
Support training initiatives and the continual development of management toolkits for leaders.
Proactively enable leaders to manage people issues promptly using best‑practice approaches and people‑policy principles.
Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of employment case law and legislative changes and apply this knowledge effectively.
Ensure employee relations cases are recorded, tracked, and proactively managed to conclusion or hand‑off to the relevant Strategic Business Partner.
Requirements
10 years of experience working in the Employee Relations field.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work in a dynamic and agile environment.
Strong strategic, negotiation, and diplomacy skills.
Strong understanding of state and federal US laws concerning labor relations.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, and policies.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Strong understanding of dispute resolution and compensation administration.
Ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations.
Excellent writing and language skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Compensation In the U.S., the salary range for this position is $76 to $100 per hour. The base pay will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock‑based long‑term incentives, paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
Benefits
Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
Note This description is not intended to be all‑inclusive or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.
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