Industrial and Labour Relations & People Partner
About Astellas
Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at Astellas.com.
Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients?
We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.
Location and Working Environment
This position is based in the Kerry (Killorglin) Plant and will require Hybrid working.
Working Hours
Full time
Purpose & Scope
The ILR People Partner:
• The ILR & PP is an expert in the management of local trades union and employee representative groups; manages Collective Agreements and Bargaining, day to day activities and relationship management with unions as well as support consultations and critical business change impacts for Ireland.
• The ILR & PP supports the Leadership team and works closely with the People Partner team to deliver employee relations advice, consistent change and escalate queries on variety of human resources programs and policies, including organizational development, guidance and recommendations.
• Will provide HR generalist knowledge to support and educate leaders, managers, and associates on all People topics. People Partners support all customer groups by enabling the delivery of lifecycle events.
• Is responsible for resolving employee relations issues, providing support and advising leaders on HR-related matters & policies.
• Is responsible for the delivery of Case Management (i.e., underperformance, disciplinary, grievance and sickness absence), business changes, in-country projects, and cyclical HR processes on behalf of Global HR Business Partners and Centre’s of Excellence, in addition to providing support for employee relations queries.
• Is responsible for delivering a legally compliant HR service in line with identified needs.
• Is responsible for providing data and insights on the volume of activity, trends, issues, concerns, and success stories.
Role and Responsibilities
• Responsible for the provision of sound advice and guidance provided to managers and employees on a variety of employee relations issues
• Responsible for managing a portfolio of business change projects in collaboration with HRBPs
Key Deliverables:
Employee Relations Case Management:
• Employee Relations Strategy - As an Employee Relations expert, deliver the employee relations strategy in local geography and advise on local Labour Relations to help shape and define implementation of business changes
• Manage Collective Agreement and Bargaining - determine collective bargaining approach and engage with officials to complete any negotiation. Provide guidelines to HR on collective agreement requirements
• Manage Unions / Works Councils - perform on-going relationship management with labour representatives and own any required negotiations, helping to bring negotiations to a successful conclusion
• Provide solutions to resolve case management queries escalated.
• Provide advice, guidance and support to managers and employees on employee relations issues and policy interpretation
• Support management of Union - provide support to ER CoE with management of Unions through bringing knowledge of HR landscape in country
Continue: Role and Responsibilities
• Monitors and tracks trends in employee relations queries to proactively identify issues and identify opportunities to overcome these trends
• Escalate complex case management queries to People Partner Cluster Lead, HRBP, Employee Relations as appropriate
Execution of Business Change Projects:
• Collaborate with SMEs and HRBPs to deliver end-to-end business change projects (e.g. business restructure)
• Work closely with broader HR Project teams to deliver in-country project work
• Maintain a mind-set of continuous improvement to identify opportunities to improve the services provided by HR
Delivery of Cyclical HR Processes:
• Collaborate with HRBPs and other HR Sub-Divisions to execute and deliver cyclical HR processes (e.g. talent, performance and reward cycles)
• Act as a thought partner to HRBPs and other HR Sub-Divisions to ensure that global solutions work locally and that local HR requirements are met
Change & Continuous Improvement Agent:
• Provide mentorship and counselling on local policies and processes
• Deliver trainings and workshops for local leadership teams and various employee populations on different HR topics.
• Draw people insights from available real-time reports to identify and address opportunities for improvement.
• Act as interface to other Organization HR Sub-Divisions - e.g., HR Ops, HR Business Partners, Rewards, Talent Acquisition
Ways of Working:
• Collaborate with HRBPs and CoEs to provide the appropriate level of support required
• Work supportively and collaboratively with other teams across HR
• Maintain a proactive approach, taking the initiative and managing self effectively
• Build relationships and trust with key stakeholders
• Seek opportunities to continually improve the services provided by HR
Required Qualifications
• Educated to degree level or equivalent or professional HR qualification.
• Solid experience as an ILR (Industrial Labour Relations) practitioner in Ireland is essential
Preferred Qualifications
• Additional experience as a HR generalist and understands HR fundamentals, including recruitment, people performance management, employee engagement, compensation and development.
• Experience in managing high risk employment-related cases from intake to investigation to resolution.
• Proven experience function as a natural collaborator who is authentic, transparent and aligns with the Astellas values and code of conduct.
• Proven success partnering and collaborating with stakeholders cross-functionally and at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to exercise sound judgement based on policies, procedures, practices and risk factors
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to inspire trust and confidence and effectively influence the decision-making process
• Self-starter and ability to manage a workload of varying complexity to a high standard
• Experience across core HR functions (e.g. Compensation, Benefits, Performance Management, etc.) with specific experience in HR process design, transaction support and employee administration
• Fluent in English and at least one other European language would be desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Project Management Tools and Techniques
• Continuous Improvement knowledge.
• competencies in a specific domain that are required for the position will aid in organizational capabilities planning, levelling within the Astellas Job Structure and create a shared understanding of positions within a function.
What awaits you at Astellas?
• Global collaboration: Work within a connected global community dedicated to improving patient lives.
• Real world patient impact: Contribute to life changing therapies that help people worldwide.
• Relentless innovation: Be part of an organisation pushing scientific and operational boundaries.
• A Culture of Growth: Thrive in a supportive workplace that values development and progression.
Our Organisational Values and Behaviours
• Impact
• Innovation
• Integrity
• One Astellas
• Accountability
• Courage
• Sense of Urgency
• Outcome Focus
Benefits
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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