AstraZeneca
biopharmaceuticals
SeniorManager,EmployeeRelations
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“Senior Manager, Employee Relations at AstraZeneca. Skills: Employee Relations, Canadian legislation, HR Policy. Set, interpret and uphold HR policies. Lead ER matters to conclusions”
What You'll Achieve.
Prevent issues before they arise; Strengthen a high-performance culture; Shape a fair and consistent employee experience; Ensure practices align with Canadian legislation; Ensure consistent execution of the AstraZeneca way; Help leaders drive performance; Avoid escalations; Resolve issues decisively and ethically; Improve outcomes for employees, teams and the organization; Manage risk and experience; Enable smooth transitions with risk oversight; Resolve demand letters effectively; Drive prevention; Ensure defensible decisions; Inform continuous improvement
Industry & Context.
Excellent problem solving skills; Ability to apply sound judgement
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum of 5 years of relevant Employee Relations/Policy experience, Advanced communication skills, Advanced presentation skills, Demonstrated report writing skills, Excellent problem solving skills, Ability to apply sound judgement, Relationship building skills, Relationship management skills, High integrity orientation, Demonstrated business acumen, Comprehensive knowledge of Canadian legislation and regulations regarding employment topics, Excellent ability to navigate difficult situations by building empathy and objectivity, Excellent people skills, Ability to navigate tension
Nice to Have
Specialty in Human Resources is an asset, Experience in Pharma an asset, Expertise in global corporate professional workforce settings an asset, Experience in Pharma industry, Expertise in global corporate professional workforce settings, Bilingual in English and French, Experience in large, non-union, multinational corporate environments
What You'll Do.
interpret and uphold HR policies
Lead ER matters to conclusions
Maintain performance management playbooks
Oversee end-to-end termination processes
Advise on change initiatives
triage and resolution of ethics cases
Lead response strategy for demand letters
Conduct regular policy updates
Report and monitor ER metrics
Build and maintain ER case history
Serve as escalation point for sensitive exits
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working closely with HR Business Partners; Partnering with the broader HR team; Partner with global HR centers of excellence; Partnering with legal counsel
Communication Scope
Advanced communication; Presentation skills; Report writing skills
Process & Methodology
Project management skills
Full Job Description
**Introduction to role:** Are you ready to set the standard for employee relations across a fast-moving, science-led Canadian biopharmaceuticals hub? Can you translate complex legislation into clear, practical guidance that prevents issues before they arise and strengthens a high-performance culture? In this role, you will be the specialist and subject matter expert for Employee Relations across our Canadian enterprise, supporting multiple business units and global functions. Working closely with HR Business Partners and the broader HR team, you will advise leaders, shape a fair and consistent employee experience, and ensure our practices align with Canadian legislation and global standards. You will also partner with global HR centers of excellence to pull through enterprise approaches and resources, ensuring consistent execution of the AstraZeneca way in Canada. Our environment is non-union and highly professional, making experience in large multinationals especially relevant. You will serve as both a center of excellence for HR and a visible, frontline advisor to the business—helping leaders drive performance, avoid escalations, and resolve issues decisively and ethically to keep our teams focused on delivering medicines that change patients’ lives. **Accountabilities:** * Policy Leadership: Set, interpret and uphold HR policies; ensure practical, consistent application aligned to Canadian legislation and global standards. * ER Case Management: Lead all increased ER matters to robust, timely conclusions, including fact-finding, investigations, performance improvement plans, written warnings and involuntary terminations; engage internal or external legal counsel as needed. * Performance Framework Stewardship: Maintain performance management playbooks, templates and training; uphold consistent standards that improve outcomes for employees, teams and the organization. * Severance and Exit Management: Maintain severance policy and oversee end-to-end processes for ind
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