Job Description - Manager, Employee Relations (230374)Manager, Employee Relations(Job Number:230374)OverviewThe Manager Employee Relations role will be an essential member of our newly created employee relations function for our global biotechnology organization. Reporting to the Global Head of People Relations, you will use your expertise to provide Employee Relations guidance for a growing biotech organization supporting all categories of the business. This includes providing Employee Relations support for 2 manufacturing facilities, commercial and medical field organizations across the globe, G&A, R&D, clinical development, technical operations and quality, among others. The position is an exciting opportunity to be a critical member of an evolving and expanding Employee and Patient focused organization in a growing global business.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Manager Employee Relations is responsible for researching and addressing employee relations related issues across Alnylam, in partnership with and under the direction of the Global Head of People Relations.Provide guidance and advice to HR colleagues, and people managers on a wide variety of employee relations issues, policies, procedures and workplace investigations to create and sustain positive employee relations.Lead workplace investigations in collaboration with HR, Legal and Compliance as appropriate, making actionable recommendations.Provide guidance to HR colleagues and coaching to managers regarding performance management, conduct concerns, leave of absence requests and accommodation requests.InvestigationsInvestigate US matters designated as HR focused, in collaboration with HR, Legal and Compliance as appropriate.Identify, research and analyze specific employee relations concerns, conduct interviews, review data, draft reports and make appropriate recommendations to the business, Compliance and Legal on outcomes.Maintain confidentiality of cases and communications.Assist, as needed, with investigations led by Compliance and/or Legal.Maintain and continuously improve internal People Manager and HR guides, working with Legal and Compliance as needed. This includes guides regarding managing the separation process, outplacement, and workplace investigations.Design the effective collection and analysis of Exit Interview data, conducting exit interviews and follow up communications as needed.Data & TrendsResponsible for our incident management system, ensuring all people relations matters are appropriately recorded, documented and addressed in a consistent and timely manner.Provide rigorous data analysis and reporting based on business needs, highlighting key trends in employee relations to actively drive proactive solutions to minimize reactive work and increase employee engagement.TrainingCreate and conduct training for HR, stakeholders and managers in support of employee relations / HR, and, in partnership with Legal and Compliance, regarding important topics for managers to understand (e.G., protected leaves, harassment and discrimination).Manage projects related to Employee Relations training for HR and people managers. This includes reviewing our current offerings in this area, advising on gaps and additional materials and providing overview on the approach, content and training delivery.OtherIn support of Legal and Compliance, and in collaboration with HR Operations, assist in responding to requests for information from internal clients and outside counsel, including assistance with electronic discovery needs.Participate in and manage projects, as assigned.Qualifications4+ years of experience in employee relations, labor law, compliance or a similar field with in a dynamic business characterized by different cultures, management styles, systems, and procedures.Bachelor's Degree in a related field (such as HR) or an employment law degree.Demonstrated knowledge of employment law.Experience leading investigations of alleged improper conduct.Exceptional written and verbal communication.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Handles sensitive information with the utmost discretion and maintains confidentialityHigh level of EQ, compassion, and the ability to remove (unconscious) biases throughout the investigation.A high level of ethics and integrity mindset.Stellar project management skills with exceptional attention to detail and discipline to organize and prioritizeExperience in designing and delivering successful training programsTechnically proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint and incident management systems (i.E., Convercent, Navex and other similar incident management systems)Demonstrates empathy and experience driving inclusion workAbout AlnylamAlnylam Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ALNY) has led the translation of RNA interference (RNAi) into a whole new class of innovative medicines with the potential to transform the lives of people afflicted with rare and more prevalent diseases. Based on Nobel Prize-winning science, RNAi therapeutics represent a powerful, clinically validated approach to treating diseases at their genetic source by "interfering" with mRNA that cause or contribute to disease. Since our founding in 2002, Alnylam has led the RNAi Revolution and continues to turn scientific possibility into reality.Our people-first culture is guided by our core values: fiercely innovative, open culture, purposeful urgency, passion for excellence, and commitment to people, and these values influence how we work and the business decisions we make. Thanks to feedback from our employees over the years, we've been fortunate to be named a top employer around the world. Alnylam is extremely proud to have been recognized as the #1 Large Employer by Boston Globe Top Places to Work in 2022, one of Science Magazine's Top Biopharma Employers, one of America's Most Responsible Companies for 2023 by Newsweek, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and UK – among others.At Alnylam, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equal employment opportunity. We are dedicated to building an environment where employees can feel that they belong, can bring their authentic selves to work, and achieve to their full potential. By empowering employees to embrace their unique differences at work, our business grows stronger with advanced and original thinking, allowing us to bring groundbreaking medicines to patients.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics prohibited by law. Alnylam is an E-Verify employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr
