Labor & Employee Relations Specialist (North America)

About the role

The Life Sciences North America Labor and Employee Relations Specialist (“LS NA LER Spec”) provides labor and employee relations services to the Life Sciences platform’s North American operating companies (OpCos). This includes conducting workplace investigations, managing involuntary separations, reductions-in-force/restructuring actions, and performance management. The role partners with people leaders, the enterprise North America Labor & Employee Relations Center of Excellence (LER COE), and the broader HR function.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage workplace investigations, identifying root causes and recommending appropriate corrective actions.
• Partner with managers, HR, and the North America LER COE to ensure consistent and compliant application of policies, procedures, and employment laws.
• Coach and develop people leaders to effectively address employee relations issues and improve leadership capability.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of employee relations policies, procedures, toolkits, and standard work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in Employee Relations, Labor Relations, HR Business Partnering, Employment Law, or a related HR discipline.
• Demonstrated experience handling a broad range of employee relations matters, including high-volume and complex case management.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. labor and employment laws and employee relations best practices.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, influence stakeholders, and resolve issues effectively in a matrixed environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, and coaching skills, with willingness to travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting employee and labor relations matters in Canada and/or Puerto Rico.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, laboratory, or other operational environments.
• Experience working in unionized workplaces.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

Pay

$110,000 - $125,000 annually.

Schedule

On-site position located in either Coralville, IA or Waltham, MA.