Senior Associate, Employee & Labor Relations

Senior Associate, Employee & Labor Relations

This is a part-time position working 20 hours / week. This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 2 days per week.

At West, we're a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West's indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There's no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

The Senior Associate, Employee & Labor Relations performs audits to ensure compliance with laws and company policies, culture, identify areas for improvement and provide expert advice to management on employee conduct and HR policies to reduce legal risks and foster a positive work environment. They also conduct investigations into workplace issues like harassment, discrimination, and policy violations, gathering facts through interviews and document analysis to produce reports with recommendations. They ensure the company maintains a positive and productive work environment aligned with our organizational values and objectives in both unionized and nonunionized settings. They support the design and delivery of labor and employee relations strategies and initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Conducting Investigations :

• Investigate a wide range of issues, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, ethics violations, and policy breaches.
• Gather evidence by interviewing complainants, witnesses, and others involved.
• Review relevant documents and policies to establish facts and determine outcomes.

Reporting and Analysis :

Auditing and Compliance :

Consultation and Guidance :

Process Improvement :

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field and / or five years of directly related experience, or equivalent experience.

Work Experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

License and Certifications

Professional Certification in Human Resources preferred.

Travel Requirements

5% : Up to 13 business days per year.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs / 4kgs of force occasionally, and / or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and / or a pre-employment drug screening.