Sr Associate Staff Relations- Hybrid

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

Youve earned your degree. How will you use that achievement to reach your goals? Do more with the knowledge youve worked hard to acquire and the passion you already have. At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Become the professional you are meant to be in this meaningful role.

Sr Associate Staff Relations

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What you will do

In this vital role, you will be responsible for metrics and analytics for the Staff Relations team and provide staff relations support to managers and staff. The Staff Relations Senior Associate also will conduct investigations into certain issues and provide project management support as needed. The Staff Relations Senior Associate will report to the Staff Relations Lead for Corporate Functions and R&D and will partner closely with all Staff Relations Leads and the Director Staff Relations. Staff Relations is a specialized Human Resources function that partners closely with managers, Compliance, Legal, and collaborators in HR to protect Amgen values, investigate potential violations of HR policies, provide practical advice and guidance on coaching staff and managers, and to advise on performance and behaviors management, involuntary terminations, and workplace accommodations. This is a hybrid/flex commuter role, meaning that the successful candidate may be expected to come to Amgen's Thousand Oaks campus a couple days each month, but a remote work arrangement may be considered upon request.

In this role, your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to the following:

• Support and manage projects and initiatives for Staff Relations group
• Enter, manage and retrieve data from case management system and prepare quarterly and annual metrics presentations
• Analyze data to identify trends, find efficiencies, and suggest process improvements and system changes
• Create and maintain project plans and timelines: identify and resolve issues, work with team members to focus on critical path activities, and develop and deliver status reports
• Assist with development of tools and templates for staff relations team and managers
• Develop and recommend solutions to managers on a variety of staff relations issues including managing poor performance, documenting and implementing disciplinary action, making accommodations for medical conditions, and navigating issues
• Draft and review performance documentation and participate as needed in corrective counseling and termination conversations with staff and managers
• Conduct internal investigations into certain issues, such as expense report falsification, and prepare all required documentation
• Maintain positive work environment by responding to staff members concerns, proactively addressing issues, and advising management teams regarding standard processes
• Document all cases and issues in tracking systems in a timely manner
• Assess potential realignment of electronic document and file storage sites for staff relations cases
• Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to all issues

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What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek possesses these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Masters degree

Or

Bachelors degree and 2 years ofproject management experience project management experience or HR experience

Or

Associates degree and 6 years of project management experience or HR experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 8 years of project management experience or HR experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills: charts, graphs, pivot tables, analytics
• Proficiency in HR systems including Workday and EthicsPoint (or other case management system)
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to learn and fairly apply company policy, internal HR procedures, and regulatory guidelines within scope of duties
• Ability to maintain and report on confidential information in an appropriate manner
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities and prioritize time
• Demonstrated ability to manage difficult conversations and interactions
• Experience working on employee relations matters
• Strong verbal and written communication combined with organizational skills and cross-cultural sensitivity
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and establish and maintain working relationships with a variety of individuals and groups
• Demonstrated customer service/client orientation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; E-mail (Outlook) and Internet; experience using a case management system such as EthicsPoint

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Some of the vast rewards of working here

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates professional and personal growth and well-being.

• Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximize your potential along your career journey
• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
• Generous Total Rewards Plancomprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefitswith compensation and benefits rated above 4 stars (out of 5) on Glassdoor

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If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Amgen requires all staff in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada to be vaccinated from COVID 19 as a condition of employment. In accordance with applicable law, Amgen will provide reasonable accommodations to staff members who qualify on the basis of a medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. Such accommodation may not pose an undue hardship to Amgen, its operations, or its staff.