HR GENERALIST- PEOPLE CONSULTANT

Job description

**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. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: [](https://careers.bms.com/working-with-us). **People Consultant** This role requires a balance of people-focused perspective and operational execution. The successful candidate will build strong partnerships across the business, apply sound judgment to complex workforce matters, and drive continuous improvement in People processes and employee experience. Success in this role depends on credibility, adaptability, and the ability to influence effectively across a diverse stakeholder group. **Position Summary** The People Consultant serves as the primary point of contact for People Managers and our exciting new site. The role provides proactive support across Summit, with specialist expertise in the local market, and partners with local HR leaders to advance business priorities and provide a superior employee experience. **Key Responsibilities** - Serve as a trusted advisor to managers, providing guidance and support on complex workforce matters and HR policy. - Proactively develop and implement strategies to upskill new People Managers and provide support and counsel to experienced People Managers navigating HR processes and issues. - Exercise discretion, sound judgment, and appropriate decision-making to determine the most effective path to resolution. - In partnership with HRBPs, use diagnostics, data, and business insight to identify proactive HR interventions and people practices that support local business objectives. - Ensure that the workforce and leaders understand People processes. - Coordinate and enable seamless end-to-end delivery of global priorities and lifecycle processes in partnership with People Services teams, while advocating for improvements that enhance the employee experience. - As required, partner with global Centres of Excellence (COEs) and Process Designers to roll out global programmes and processes effectively and ensure smooth implementation. - Develop and maintain a strong understanding of employment legislation and market practices relevant to California to ensure advice is compliant - Research, resolve, and respond to issues requiring an HR perspective, working closely with People Services colleagues, HRBPs, and COEs. - Work collaboratively with peers and matrix colleagues to share ideas for improvements in the employee experience. - May also lead or contribute to People-related projects, as required. **Qualifications and Experience** - Minimum of 6 years of HR experience, preferably in an international, matrixed environment, including experience at a manufacturing site with shift patterns - HR or equivalent degree qualification. - Experience across a combination of HR Business Partner or HR Generalist roles, as well as HR Operations or HR Services, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional business teams. - Exposure to employee relations issues and cases, although this role will not be directly accountable for employee relations - Demonstrated success in working effectively with senior leaders to influence decision-making. - Strong business and analytical acumen, along with problem-solving and diagnostic skills. - Demonstrated analytical ability, including root-cause analysis, and the ability to manage multiple competing tasks and priorities successfully. - Proven track record in coaching people managers. - Ability to flex across different cultures, levels of complexity, business situations, and matrixed partnerships. - Strong continuous improvement mindset and a proven track record of enhancing the employee experience. - Demonstrated use of communication and change management strategies/tactics to influence new ways of thinking and working. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional language proficiency would be an advantage. This includes the ability to deliver clear, articulate presentations and communications. - Ability to build strong networks across a wide range of stakeholders, including employees, HR partners and business leaders. - Experience coordinating and supporting projects. #LI-Hybrid *If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.* ******Compensation Overview:****** Summit West - NJ - US: $75,310 - $91,258 The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit [](https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/) Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include: - **Health Coverage:** Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care. - **Wellbeing Support:** Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). - **Financial Well-being and Protection:** 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support. **​Work-life benefits include:** Paid Time Off - US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) - Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility\*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown. ***\*Eligibility Disclosure:** *T*he summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.* **Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers** With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. **On-site Protocol** BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role: Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function. **Supporting People with Disabilities** BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [adastaffingsupport@bms.com](mailto:adastaffingsupport@bms.com). Visit [](https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility)[eeo](https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility)[-accessibility](https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. **Candidate Rights** BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: **Data Protection** We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. 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