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Employee & Labor Relations Investigations Manager UK & South Africa

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
High Wycombe
3 weeks ago
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At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

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Human Resources

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Employee & Labor Relations

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High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Employee & Labor Relations Investigations Manager UK & South Africa

Location: High Wycombe - Maidenhead, UK

Full-time, Permanent role, Hybrid work arrangement

Are you an experienced professional in Employee Relations and Investigations? We are excited to invite you to be a key player in enhancing workplace culture in the EMEA region! As ourEmployee & Labor Relations Investigations Manager UK & South Africa, you will lead the charge in crafting a respectful and compliant working environment.

Reporting directly to the Employee Relations Investigations and Excellence Leader, you'll have a significant influence on employee relations strategy, ensuring fair treatment and resolutions across the organization. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in leading ER investigations, guiding key stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to employment laws.

What You’ll Do

Employee Relations Investigations

  • Conduct comprehensive investigations into critical issues such as harassment and discrimination, leading to timely and justified outcomes.
  • Create detailed, impactful investigation reports that uphold our standards of accountability and transparency.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to implement disciplinary actions in alignment with investigation results.
  • Juggle multiple investigations and cases, maintaining professionalism and sensitivity across the board.

Case Management

  • Manage a diverse portfolio of ER cases, from straightforward queries to intricate, sensitive challenges.
  • Offer expert guidance and support to both employees and management on complex ER matters.

Stakeholder Management

  • Cultivate strong relationships with HR partners, legal teams, and other key figures across the organization.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor, providing actionable recommendations to enhance workplace relations.
  • Work closely with ERLR teams on cross-country investigations to bolster compliance with local regulations.

Compliance And Continuous Improvement

  • Stay abreast of local employment laws and ensure alignment in all investigative and employee relations practices.
  • Champion a culture of excellence in ER investigations, implementing best practices and innovative processes.

Additional Contributions

  • Counsel HR and leadership on nuanced employee relations challenges, helping to interpret complex regulations and procedures.
  • Drive resolutions for employee grievances and facilitate communications between impacted parties.
  • Document and share insights from investigations to foster a knowledge-sharing environment.

What We’re Looking For

We would love to hear from you if you possess:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in law, human resources, or a related field (advanced degrees or certifications in Employee Relations are a plus).
  • A minimum of 7 years of solid experience in employee relations or HR, specifically in investigations, in the UK (South Africa is nice to have).
  • Proven expertise in managing investigations in a corporate setting and navigating sensitive matters with diplomacy.

Key Skills

  • Deep understanding of local employment laws and regulations for the UK (South Africa is nice to have) to inform sound decision-making.
  • Exceptional investigative skills with a strong commitment to fairness and integrity.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, combined with excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple cases simultaneously with finesse.
  • Proficiency in English, written and spoken.

Seniority level

  • Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

  • Employment typeFull-time

Job function

  • Job functionHuman Resources
  • IndustriesPharmaceutical Manufacturing

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