Director, Human Resources - Employee Relations at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

The Director, HR Employee Relations will provide strategic direction, leadership, and expertise in Employee & Labor Relations and will partner closely with Regenerons HR COE's, Compliance & Legal teams. This newly created role will establish programs, practices, and training to support adherence to all relevant employment laws / regulations, and will be the definitive authority on global employee and labor relations matters. The preferred candidate will build consistent practices across our global locations, drawing on deep expertise in handling and adjudicating a wide range of ER cases that require differentiated sensitivity and prioritization.

As a Director, Employee Relations a typical day may include:

• Develop guidelines, policies, and procedures for the proper handling of employee & labor relations issues and investigations in accordance with applicable employment and labor laws
• Provide consultative support and guidance for HR leaders and senior executives in the education and counsel of all levels of supervision on employee and labor relations matters
• Ensure proper and uniform interpretation and implementation of employee & labor relations practices across multiple global markets
• Oversee the creation of employee relations tools, programs, and processes to mitigate factors negatively impacting organizational performance
• Lead the development and implementation of a variety of qualitative and quantitative measures to track the effectiveness of employee & labor relations processes
• Recommend and establish human resources policies and procedures
• Examine and re-engineer employee relations operations and procedures, and develop and implement new strategies and procedures, as necessary
• Coach and develop the newly formed team into a high performing organization
• Create strategic training and organizational development plans to meet personal, professional, and organizational needs of employees
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Lead ER- related projects in partnership with Technology partners, including implementing global case management solution that will manage and track ER work efforts all markets, while delivering robust reporting and analytics
• Leverage continuous improvement principles to sustain long-term ER success

This role may be for you if you have:

• A proven, progressive track record managing HR teams and leading Employee & Labor Relations in complexed, matrixed organizations
• Strong knowledge of global laws pertaining to employment and labor matters
• Superior leadership skills, including organization, project management, delegation, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication with all levels of the organization, complimented with stellar negotiating and influencing skills with key stakeholders
• Methodical and detail-oriented change advocate who can motivate teams to produce top notch results in tight timeframes

To be considered for this role you must possess a Bachelors degree in Human Resources or a related field is required with 12+ years of progressive Employee and Labor Relations experience, including but not limited to: grievance processing, performance management, and disciplinary activities. At least 10 years in an employee relations leadership role leading global HR teams and ER Operations. A Juris Doctorate or Masters Degree in Human Resources or a related field is preferred.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which often include (depending on location) health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels!

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.

For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.

Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.

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