Head of People Relations

Summary

Join Biogen as the Head of People Relations, a pivotal leadership role overseeing the global people relations division and HR governance. Develop, implement, and maintain people relations strategies and programs aligned with the company's code of conduct and labor laws. Lead investigations, ensuring fair and unbiased processes and resolutions. Collaborate with HR leadership and the legal department to ensure compliance and improve productivity, employee engagement, and business outcomes. Spearhead the design and delivery of training programs fostering effective communication and conflict resolution. Monitor employee relations trends to identify improvement opportunities. Develop a robust HR governance program, staying updated on global labor law changes, and ensuring accurate and timely regulatory filings. This role requires strategic influence to maintain operational integrity and drive company success.

Requirements

• A minimum of 12 years of HR Business Partner and/or Legal and Employee Relations experience including direct experience with handling and resolving employee relations matters in major, sophisticated, global multi-location companies with hands-on experience developing and implementing policies and employment actions
• Bachelor's degree in a related field required. Juris Doctorate (JD) a plus
• Comprehensive understanding of global employee relations laws and regulations
• Proven ability to translate employee relations solutions into actionable plans for management
• Ability to think systematically and globally, understanding the complexities and interdependencies of information and events to develop more effective solutions and ideas wherever Biogen operates
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish collaborative relationships
• Competent in coaching and indirect leadership
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• The capability to remain tactful and calm in controversial or confrontational situations
• A strong background in performance management and coaching

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the execution of the Employee Relations strategy, ensuring alignment with the company's business objectives
• Lead all reorganizations and reductions in force, managing them efficiently across the enterprise
• Provide expert advice and coaching to managers at all levels, addressing complex employee behavior and performance issues, and participating in the termination approval process
• Oversee the investigation process, including the review of investigation reports and compliance hotline call follow-ups to the board of directors
• Conduct and/or lead complex investigations, manage risks effectively, recommend resolutions, and collaborate with HR partners on investigation execution
• Oversee HR Governance, including monitoring global labor law changes and implementing projects to mitigate organizational risks
• Advise on the global and regional rollout of programs, policies, trainings, and business projects, considering their applicability and employment factors
• Support non-employee related matters in collaboration with the Non-Employee CoE team on an ad-hoc basis

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation
• Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance