People Relations Partner

About This Role
This role will focus on supporting employee relations at Biogen. Acts as an objective partner to HR, Legal, and key business stakeholders, and works collaboratively to counsel and provide proactive, effective employee relations solutions. Drives programs and processes that facilitate education, awareness, effective employee solutions, and provides a consistent Biogen experience for all employees. The role will report into the Head of Global DE&I and People Relations.

What You’ll Do

• Investigate/resolve allegations of misconduct and policy violations, consistent with Biogen’s investigations protocols.
• Act a subject matter expert on company policy, procedures, best practices, and performance management; monitors and analyzes trends and legal updates to guide leaders on appropriate actions.
• Proactively assists in developing People Relations policies for the enterprise and ensures proper education and communication of such policies as necessary.
• Acts as an integral liaison between Legal and other key corporate partners to support the defense of employment-related administrative charges and lawsuits; assists with company response to any labor activity and track all case activity.
• Partners with HRBPs and coaches managers on performance management and other employee relations cases; utilizes conflict/issue resolution techniques to diffuse escalated situations, facilitate effective workplace relations, mitigate risk, and promote high performance.
• In collaboration with team lead for workforce changes, plans and executes organizational changes such as position eliminations, reductions in force, and restructures.
• Educate and train HR Partners, centers of excellence and other employees and managers on People Relations content, particularly as it relates to performance management, workforce planning, and policy violations.
• Participate in various People Relations projects as assigned.
• Be accountable for building a concrete understanding of Biogen’s stance and efforts around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, as well as integrate DE&I strategies into the talent lifecycle (e.g. talent management, hiring, compensation)
• Actively participate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, such as Employee Resource Networks programming, to reinforce HR’s commitment to an inclusive, engaging environment

Who You Are
You are an independent and creative thinker who thrives in a fast paced and agile environment. You have exemplary judgment and are highly collaborative and influential with deep expertise in employee relations. You embody accountability, push back when needed, and navigate ambiguity and change with empathy.

• 5-7 years of HR experience, with a track record of demonstrated success in Employee Relations.
• Skilled facilitator, able to navigate tough conversations at all levels, and has strong conflict management and mediation skills
• Deep knowledge and expertise in employee relations, including US employment law, investigations, performance management and reductions in force.
• Has comprehensive knowledge of DE&I and PR concepts and KPI measurements, including knowledge of best practices in promoting an inclusive workplace
• Expertise in drawing meaningful insights from data to create strategy, tell a story, and operationalize solutions
• Able to identify, track and present on metrics of success with a mindset towards results and outcomes.
• Is highly collaborative and influential, and communicates clearly, concisely, and often with stakeholders. Is skilled at influencing without authority.
• Exemplary attention to detail with an ability to issue spot and see around corners to proactively address workplace concerns.
• Has a proven ability to build relationships and influence key partners, particularly on complex and sensitive issues.
• Embodies accountability, pushes back on others when needed, and navigates through ambiguity and change with empathy
• Has high level of organizational maturity and ability to apply exemplary judgment
• Independent and creative thinker who understands the fast-paced nature of the industry and can work in an agile environment
• Must have the business judgment to weigh and balance the needs of employees with the interest of the company and its culture to resolve conflict, ensure consistency and fairness, mitigate risk, and prevent liability
• Undergraduate degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience required. Experience as an HR Partner is a plus.

The base compensation range for this role is $83,900 to $135,300. Base salary is determined by a combination of factors including, but not limited to, job related years of relevant experience, internal equity, and location of the job. Additionally, this role is eligible for participation in Biogen’s LTI grants and other incentive programs. Biogen offers a full range of benefits that include medical, dental, life, long and short-term disability insurances, vacation, end-of-year shutdown, and 401K participation and matching contributions.

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.