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Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner (Labor Relations exp a...
Job Location: PA: West Point
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-04-19
Company Name: Merck
Contact: HR
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Description: Human Resources Business Partner (Labor Relations exp a plus) – HUM001231
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Description
Merck & Co. Inc., established in 1891, is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patients first. Join us and experience our culture first-hand — one of strong ethics & integrity, diversified experiences and a resounding passion for improving human health. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career within Merck.
Provide effective day-to-day HR support for clients within either Field Sales or Sales and Marketing focused on variety of topics (e.g., retention, performance management; compensation/rewards; org effectiveness; etc.). Client group will include senior leaders and their teams — contribute to the development of line managers’ knowledge, skills and effectiveness. Provide OD/Change Management expertise and deliver high-touch, results-based line manager coaching. Foster partnerships across HR community; collaborate with HR colleagues globally; Source appropriate assistance (both tools and people) to address client requirements and manage client expectations regarding HR service delivery. .Manage recurring, cyclical / annual, corporate-driven HR processes (e.g., performance management; talent management; diversity succession planning, etc.) .Serve as coach for Managers and First Line Supervisors. Act as sounding board for issues. Discuss roles/responsibilities of team members and provide honest & candid feedback to improve leader effectiveness. Recommend training and development resources for managers and employees. .Consult and coach line clients around comp philosophy and application to drive quality compensation/benefit decisions .Respond to requests from clients for assistance in resolving compensation issue/problem and/or answering compensation-related questions .Advise and counsel to clients regarding promotion and career ladder progression decisions including job description creation .Take appropriate action in consult with Senior HR Leader and HR Specialist for ER complaints within client group .Proactively coach managers of managers and first line supervisors regarding ER issues (e.g. performance management, policies, performance for non compliance .Consult with Global Labor Relations COE to ensure local LR practices are consistent with global LR strategy; Address grievances; Participate in arbitrations and contract negotiations, where applicable .Partner with clients to execute change leadership & organizational effectiveness solutions focused on variety of topics (e.g., retention, workforce management/deployment/trends; compensation/rewards; org design; etc.) .Track and monitor HR scorecard, implement appropriate initiatives to meet or exceed targets, including consulting on diversity & workforce goals consistent with local law .Participate in interviews for senior level clients.
.Act as subject-matter expert for HR staff and line management on union issues under a labor contract covering 500 employees, primarily for the administrative assistants. .Provide ongoing consultation to HRBPs and line managers on union contract interpretation and application of the absence code of conduct and absence policy. .Support HRBPs and clients in taking appropriate and timely actions in alignment with the union contract. .Lead the grievance and mediation processes for this bargaining unit. .Conduct formal education sessions and informal knowledge transfer to build HRBP capability in labor relations regarding union issues. .Participate in contract negotiation preparation and bargaining sessions, taking a lead role on specific projects as directed. .Work closely with the Site Labor Lead on priorities, strategy and difficult issues.
Qualifications
Requirements: bachelors degree with 5 years relevant HR experience; 1 year experience specifically in HR Business Partner/Generalist role (HRBP). Knowledge of basic HR functions including OD/Change Mgmt; Knowledge of HR goals/initiatives; Ability to effectively influence managers; Knowledge of labor laws, employment legal practices/policies; Ability to work effectively in matrix organization.
Desired: Graduate degree with 3 years HR Business Partner/Generalist experience and at least 1 year in Center of Excellence (CoE) role a plus. Experience with labor mediation and at the collective bargaining table a plus. HRBP and 2+ years of Labor Relations experience (may be concurrent w/ HRBP); and experience administering labor contracts. Consistently cited as a great place to work, we discover, develop, manufacture and market a wide range of vaccines and medicines to address unmet medical needs. Each of our employees is joined by an extraordinary sense of purpose - bringing Merck’s finest achievements to people around the world. We offer an excellent salary and an industry-ranked benefits program, including tuition reimbursement, work-life balance initiatives and developmental programs at all levels. Merck’s retirement package includes a pension plan and one of the best 401(k) plans in the nation. To be considered for this position, please visit our career site atwww.merck.com/careersto create a profile and submit your resume for requisition # HUM001231. Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations. Our work is someone’s hope. Join us. Where patients come first - Merck Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully: Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.
Profile Locations US-PA-West Point Employee Status Regular Travel Yes, 25 % of the Time
Additional Information Posting Date 04/17/2008, 08:47 PM, Montreal, New York, Washington D.C. - (UTC -5:00) Unposting Date 05/01/2008, 11:59 PM, Montreal, New York, Washington D.C. - (UTC -5:00) Number of Positions 1
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