Associate Director, Employee Relations

Associate Director, Employee Relations

United Kingdom - Uxbridge Human Resources Regular

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 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 world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life‑changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re 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.

Gilead HR is undergoing an exciting period of transformation. Work is underway to modernize our employee experience, streamline our existing processes, and align our service delivery on a global scale while retaining the ability to provide personalized support during the moments that matter to employees.

Reporting to the Director of ER, the Associate Director, ER, will work as part of an International ER Team who collectively are responsible for delivering broad scope ER support in 38+ countries as a Centre of Excellence within a multi‑tiered HR delivery model.

This role is based in Stockley Park, London and will be responsible for providing core ER support to assigned business functions and certain locations in the UK and currently South Africa. At times, the role may also provide cover to certain other locations in Europe and the Middle East. This role will work closely with other internationally based ER Partners who form part of the wider team and are located in Ireland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Spain and Japan.

Our vision is to ensure all employees are treated fairly and with respect and we do this by helping the organization navigate complex people issues in a way that is fair, consistent, and compliant, with a focus on potentially contentious issues or areas of legal risk, as well as managing the company’s relationship with various European works councils. In doing so, we aim to uphold the company’s values and support an inclusive culture built on integrity and trust.

• Provides subject matter expertise and guidance, including practical support on a broad range of International ER issues, including performance management, investigations, grievance, disciplinary and terminations, reorganisations, complex leaves of absence, sickness absence issues
• Understands and works within International ER frameworks including base knowledge of works councils and collective elements
• Has sound knowledge of HR policies and practices and applies them to situations to address and resolve issues
• Provides guidance to HR Partners and People Leaders on handling complex employment issues
• Responds to and investigates complaints involving employee conduct that may violate company policies, values, and/or legal obligations
• Partners with Legal and conducts investigations under their guidance when potentially unlawful conduct is involved
• Prepares investigation summaries which include factual findings and conclusions
• Contributes towards and takes an active part in business change projects including acquisitions/people integration, restructurings and reorganisations
• Demonstrates good knowledge, judgment and confidence to work autonomously
• Manages case records, being responsible for accuracy and data quality
• Able to navigate ambiguity and develop solutions to complex problems that require…