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Bristol Myers Squibb Ireland
Bristol Myers Squibb has been in operation in Ireland since 1964, employing over 650 people across a range of activities and business units
Located in Dublin, Cruiserath Biologics Campus, a one billion Multi-Product Cell Culture Biologics Manufacturing facility plays a central role in the Global Product Development and Supply (GPS) network as the company's first European biologics manufacturing facility. This state of the art facility will produce multiple therapies for the company's growing biologics portfolio. Global Biologics Laboratory (GBL) responsible for the release testing of Biologics Drug product for the network, is also based on the Cruiserath Biologics Campus.
BMS Cruiserath has been awarded Biopharma Company of the Year 2019 in the Irish Pharma Industry Awards and is certified as a Great Place to Work since 2017, including as a Great Place to Work for Women in 2020 and 2021.
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The Role
BMS Cruiserath Biologics is seeking to recruit a permanent People Consultant in our People Services team. The People Consultant is a trusted advisor and strategic partner to People Managers, serving as the first point of contact for guidance on workforce management, HR policies, and organisational effectiveness. This role blends hands-on support with advice, helping managers navigate complex people processes while fostering a culture of engagement, inclusion, and continuous improvement. If you have a flair for problem solving and helping managers thrive, this role is for you
Key Duties And Responsibilities
* Be a trusted advisor to managers with guidance and support for more complex workforce management and HR policy advice; and
* Proactively plans and implements strategies to upskill new People Managers and provide support and counsel to experience People Managers when navigating through various HR processes and issues.
* Use discretion, sound judgement and takes decisions as appropriate, to determine the best method of resolution.
* In support of the HRBP, use diagnostics/data and understanding of business needs to identify proactive HR interventions and people practices in support of local business objectives.
* Ensure that the workforce and leaders understand People processes.
* Partner and support business groups to enable the development and implementation of One BMS culture for the site and across functions.
* Support the HRBP in engagement. Build capabilities to drive organizational performance through individuals and managers as well as identify issues and recommend solutions.
* Coordinate and ensure seamless end-to-end delivery of global priorities and life cycle processes- working with the PS teams, leading and advocating for improvements that enhance the customer experience.
* Work with the HRBP to support and drive Change Management plans for incoming and settling functions and capabilities, and in support of initiative and evolutions. May participate in the roll out of change plans in partnership with business leaders to prepare, equip and support people to successfully adopt change in order to drive organizational success.
* Partners with the HRBP, global Centres of Excellence (COE) in the rolling out of global programs and processes to ensure a smooth transition.
* Monitoring compliance with all applicable BMS policies and seeks appropriate counsel. Driving organizational commitment to leverage diversity to our competitive advantage.
* Have a deep understanding of Irish employment legislation to ensure that processes and policies adhere to the changing legislation and work with COE and PS colleagues when legislation might require some changes regarding contract template changes.
* Play a proactive role in supporting the Employee Relations culture on site working with the Employee Relations teams, HRBP and local leaders.
* Research, problem solve and respond to issues requiring a site HR perspective/alignment, working closely with PS colleagues, HRBP and COE.
* Work collaboratively within the HRBP to share ideas, ownership, and accountability for driving improvements and consistency of execution for key HR processes, across Ireland.
* May also lead and get involved in site specific or regional/global People related projects, as required.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required
* Minimum of 6 years HR experience, preferably in an international matrixed environment, and a manufacturing site
* HR or Equivalent Degree Qualification
* Extensive experience as an HR business partner or HR Generalist with strong leadership skills and experience working with multi-functional business teams.
* Exposure to employee relations issues and cases
* Demonstrated success in working effectively with senior management levels to impact and influence decision making.
* Proven Business & Analytical Acumen along with problem solving and diagnostic skills.
* Data literacy, analytics and ability to frame and articulate storytelling based on complex data set.
* Organization efficiency and intelligence experience in understanding organization dynamics affecting the organization culture
* Proven track record in developing employees and managers.
* Ability to flex across different types of cultures, work, complexities, business situations and matrix partners.
* Strong continuous improvement mindset and proven records in transforming the employee experience.
* Demonstrated use of communication and change management strategies/tactics to influence new ways of thinking and working.
* Excellent English and written communication skills including the ability to deliver clear and articulate presentations and communications
* Demonstrated analytical abilities, root cause analyses and the ability to successfully manage multiple competing tasks and priorities.
* Ability to build networking with various stakeholders, such as employees, HR partners, management groups, business leader, working groups etc.
* Experience co-ordinating and supporting projects
Why you should apply
* You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases
* You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees.
* You'll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including, but not only, an annual bonus, pension contribution, family health insurance, 27 days annual leave, access to BMS Cruiserath on-site gym and life assurance.
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If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
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