Employee Relations Partner

Employee Relations Partner

Location: Wilmington DE

Introduction to Role:

AstraZeneca is a global science-led patient-focused biopharmaceutical company committed to delivering life-changing medicines for some of the worlds most serious diseases. Were looking for an Employee Relations Partner who combines strong employment-law knowledge with practical people-centered judgment to help leaders and employees navigate complex workplace situations and sustain a respectful high-performing culture across our US footprint. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment value integrity and consistency and enjoy influencing outcomes through coaching investigation and thoughtful partnership this role offers meaningful impact.

Accountabilities:

• Provide trusted consistent employee relations guidance to leaders HRBPs and employees across AstraZenecas US footprint balancing business needs employee experience and legal/compliance risk.
• Lead and/or partner on employee investigations end-to-end including intake fact-finding documentation findings and closure actions.
• Coach leaders on performance management corrective action workplace conduct and conflict resolution; support sound decision-making through clear recommendations.
• Strengthen leader and employee capability through proactive education and resources (e.g. policy guidance training moments and toolkits) aligned to AstraZeneca values.
• Monitor employee sentiment and ER trends to identify root causes and recommend sustainable systemic improvements that support engagement and a respectful workplace.
• Partner closely with HR Legal and other stakeholders to ensure outcomes are fair timely well-documented and consistently applied.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelors degree (HR Business or related field).
• 8 years of progressive Employee Relations experience (or other HR experience with significant ER scope) supporting leaders through complex workplace matters.
• Strong working knowledge of US employment laws and ER best practices; ability to translate requirements into practical business-ready guidance.
• Demonstrated skill in consulting influencing and de-escalation with the judgment to navigate sensitive issues with discretion and fairness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication including clear documentation and the ability to explain complex topics to diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple cases/projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive collaborative working style; able to operate independently while partnering effectively across HR Legal Compliance and business leadership.
• Change agility and resiliencecomfortable working through ambiguity shifting priorities and organizational change.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Juris Doctorate Degree strongly preferred
• Advanced degree in HR or related field
• Experience using (or strong interest in) AI-enabled tools to improve ER/HR workflows insights and employee experience (e.g. case triage knowledge management drafting or trend analysis).
• HR experience in pharmaceutical industry
• Experience managing employee relations in a diverse work environment including an exempt and non-exempt employee population
• Experience in a multi-location company is a plus

When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca

Join a talented global team thats powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day. The fuel behind our evolving rapidly growing enterprise were here to help unlock the power of what science can do and ultimately have a big impact on patients lives. We are driven by learning. Theres no room for egos here: were an open-minded team willing to share and willing to listen. We thrive on working seamlessly and inclusively across our different functions. Its the diversity of perspectives and opportunities that fuels our passion for lifelong learning.

Are you ready to make a difference Apply today and join us in our mission to create a better future for patients worldwide!

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