Staff Relations Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Deliver expert guidance and support in employee relations to managers and staff across various Amgen functions.

• Collaborate with regional HR Leaders, Business Managers, Compliance, Legal, HR Centers of Excellence, and team members.

• Investigate potential HR policy violations and provide advice on coaching, performance management, behavior management, discipline, involuntary terminations, and workplace accommodations.

• Offer practical and legally sound employee relations guidance regarding performance management, disciplinary actions, and workplace conflicts.

• Engage in termination discussions and corrective actions with staff and leaders.

• Conduct and document thorough, impartial, and timely HR investigations while upholding confidentiality and objectivity.

• Establish findings of fact and policy violations, and prepare investigation summaries along with supporting documentation.

• Analyze and respond to requests for reasonable accommodations, leaves of absence, and return-to-work issues.

• Work alongside local HR Business Partners and the broader Staff Relations team to ensure adherence to compliant ER practices.

• Monitor and update cases in the company’s case management system.

• Assist the Staff Relations Lead with process enhancements, training, and best practices in employee relations.

• Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and Learning & Development teams to provide training on HR policies, investigations, and professional workplace behaviors.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree with 2 years of Staff Relations experience OR Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of Staff Relations experience OR Associate’s degree with 8 years of Staff Relations experience OR High School diploma/GED with 10 years of Staff Relations experience.

• Strong background in Human Resources with over 4 years of experience in Employee Relations.

• Experience in advising on performance management, disciplinary actions, and involuntary terminations of employment.

• Knowledge of employment laws and employee relations practices.

• Experience in conducting internal HR investigations.

• Ability to learn and effectively apply company policies, investigation procedures, and regulatory guidelines relevant to the job duties.

• Excellent judgment, discretion, and professionalism in managing complex and confidential issues.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, Teams, Workday, and ER case management systems.

• Flexible working hours to accommodate the needs of manufacturing shifts.

• Must reside in the United States.

• Sponsorship for this position is not guaranteed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package.

• Retirement and Savings Plan with generous contributions from the company.

• Group medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Discretionary annual bonus program.

• Stock-based long-term incentives.

• Award-winning time-off policies.

• Flexible work models where possible.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Support for work/life balance.