Senior Manager Employee Relations

Working with Us

Challenging. Meaningful. Life‑changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job, but working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department—from optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients and the careers of those who do it.

Bristol Myers Squibb Netherlands

Bristol Myers Squibb has been active in the Dutch market for over 50 years, employing people across a range of activities and business units in Utrecht, The Netherlands.

We are looking to grow our team to bring this new personalized treatment to patients suffering from blood cancer. Join us and be a game‑changer.

Reports to

Director, EMEA Employee and Labor Relations

Position Summary

The role holder will investigate employee relations matters such as employee complaints, performance issues, allegations of misconduct, etc. And resolve them in an appropriate manner, compliant with BMS policy and local legislation. The Employee Relations team partners with all levels of HR management and business leaders as necessary. The role holder will drive employee relations solutions while maintaining a neutral position and consistent approach to BMS’s policies and procedures, minimizing risk, aligning work to meet business needs and improving employee morale and culture.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations and cases of people‑related issues including HR policy violations, performance management, disciplinary issues, conduct management, and other investigations into discrimination or harassment claims as assigned
• Provide counsel and facilitate prompt and effective resolution of workplace conflict to address issues for employees, managers, and leaders in a manner consistent with BMS policies, practices and legal considerations
• Consult and coach managers and people leaders on employee relations issues
• Provide advice and counsel on HR practices and policy
• Partner with ER Lead in conducting investigations, research policies/practices, create and gather documentation, make recommendations and implement resolutions when applicable
• Consult with inside or outside counsel and/or labor consultants as necessary
• Ensure compliance and consistency in the execution of employee relations matters
• Develop effective relationships with the business to promote good employee relations across the organization
• Interact with HR Business Partners and other HR functions to ensure a high level of employee satisfaction & engagement
• Maintain strict confidentiality throughout conversations and investigations
• Ensure that the company operates within current and relevant local employment laws to maintain reputation as a good employer
• Maintain strong business acumen while remaining objective in work
• Work with multiple HR Business Partners and business units; manage multiple cases simultaneously
• Work with remote locations frequently via phone or video call

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of HR business partner or Employee Relations experience in The Netherlands
• Fluent in English and Dutch
• Experience with locally relevant employee representative bodies, works councils and/or trade unions

Ideal Candidates Would Also Have

• Experience/knowledge in Employee Relations for other countries in Europe
• Additional language skills (of a European language)

Why You Should Apply

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we empower employees to leverage their individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture. Our shared values—passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion, and integrity—enable each colleague to reach their highest potential.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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