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Munich - Germany

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Not Disclosed

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At Gilead were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years weve tackled diseases such as HIV viral hepatitis COVID19 and cancer working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the worlds biggest health challenges and our mission requires collaboration determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gileads team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of lifechanging scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions and were looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible together.

Job Description

Associate Director (m/f/d) Employee Relations Germany

Munich based

Job Description

At Gilead were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years weve tackled diseases such as HIV viral hepatitis COVID19 and cancer working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the worlds biggest health challenges and our mission requires collaboration determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

We empower our leaders to step up share ideas listen learn and lead. Were welcoming bright diverse and imaginative minds; were nurturing them to foster an environment of inclusion and growth where innovation is encouraged. We expect our people leaders to model that environment and to focus on creating inclusion developing talent and enabling teams.

Every member of Gileads team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of lifechanging scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions and were looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact. Join Gilead and help create possible together.

Job Description

Gilead Sciences Inc. is a researchbased biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver lifesaving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions where every individual matters and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting hundreds of thousands of people a pipeline of latestage drug candidates and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining Gilead you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with lifethreatening diseases.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Head of International Employee Relations in the UK this role will be responsible for managing all labour relations matters and employee relations (ER) cases in Germany and therefore located in Munich.

Essential Functions

This position will primarily focus on providing ER situational support in Germany and supporting strategic initiatives in the country. The role will:

  • Manage the relationship with our Works Council
    • Plan prepare and manage Works Council activities
    • Maintain updated the shared database with WC
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on a broad range of ER issues including performance management internal investigations disciplinary actions and terminations severance the redundancy and consultation process and HR policies and practices among others.
  • Provide advice and support to employees managers leaders and HR by:
    • Conducting investigations and preparingcomprehensive investigation reports which includes recommendations for complaint resolution coaching counselling and discipline where appropriate.
    • Responding to and investigating complaints involving complex employment matters under guidance and supervision from senior Employee Relations management and internal and External Legal counsel.
    • Ensuring application and adoption of German regulations and benchmark with peers and the Pharma association
    • Advising on and support business change processes including acquisitions restructurings andreorganizations
  • Providing insight and interpretation to managers and employees throughout Gilead regarding relevant employment principles complex employee relations issues performance management workplace investigations and critical incident management as well as on processes linked to occupational health process (BEM).
  • Proactively assists in reviewing revising and/or recommending ER policies for the company and propose align and consult on required Works Council agreements.
  • Partner effectively to create change management and communication plans for a broad audience to include Human Resources and Gilead employees as appropriate.
  • Proactively identifies and communicates employment and workplace trends (internally and externally).
  • Conducts ongoing analysis of employee relations data to identify trends and determine levels of staff satisfaction in order to partner to create and develop programs and initiatives that will support strategic efforts to create an ideal work environment.
  • Designs and facilitates training and workshops on key HR policies and best practices.
  • Collaborate across functions and departments including Legal for advice and decision on employee relations matters.
  • Conduct regular meetings with key stakeholders in HR and the business.

In addition as part of the international ER team this role will:

  • Support investigations (with a focus on but not limited to German speaking countries)
  • Be involved in crossborder projects.

To be successful the role will require to:

  • Consistently exercise discretion and independent judgment in advising HR and business leaders on how to navigate sensitive ER issues in a fair compliant and pragmatic manner.
  • Think critically and solve problems by applying principles policies and procedures to unique situations.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work independently in a fastpaced environment and navigate unique or ambiguous situations using their best judgment
  • Collaborate well with teams across functions departments and geographies
  • Work collaboratively lead and influence at all levels within the organization and make decisions while keeping all partners and leaders informed
  • Handle difficult conversations and sensitive employee information
  • Demonstrate a solid working knowledge and understanding of relevant labour and employment laws and regulations
  • Demonstrate operational and process rigor and familiarity
  • Be proficient in related technology and tools/case management such as Workday ServiceNow Office365 and OneDrive.

Qualifications

  • 5 years of relevant experience managing German Employee Relations and a BS or BA degree.
  • Employment Law Degree prefered.
  • Language German and English required
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
  • Broad knowledge of HR principles practices and procedures in Germany.
  • Requires solid working knowledge and understanding of Human Resourceslegislation/employmentlaw principles policies and procedures.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and provide strategic advice.
  • Must have demonstrable experience in changing work environments and the effects associated in the HR area.
  • Ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the Company.
  • May require ability to manage staff.
  • Effective customer service skills.
  • Excellent teamwork and interpersonal communication skills are required.
  • Must possess solid networking and influencing skills.
  • Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises some latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment.
  • Ability to bring insight into the team/business in a multicultural and multilocation environment.
  • Ability to manage a high volume of work.

Gilead Core Values

  • Integrity (always doing the right thing)
  • Teamwork (collaborating in good faith)
  • Excellence (working at a high level of commitment and capability)
  • Accountability (taking personal responsibility).
  • Inclusion (encouraging diversity)



Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Gilead Sciences Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively Gilead or the Company) to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation benefits transfers layoffs returns from layoffs companysponsored training education assistance social and recreational programs are administered on a nondiscriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds which may include an individuals gender race color national origin ancestry religion creed physical or mental disability marital status sexual orientation medical condition veteran status and age unless such protection is prohibited by federal state municipal provincial local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.


For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.


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