Senior Employee Relations Specialist

About the Role:

The Senior Employee Relations Representative role at Boston Scientific offers an exciting opportunity to directly influence the well-being, safety, and workplace experience of our employees. You will play a vital part in fostering a respectful, inclusive environment while helping to uphold our commitment to integrity and employee support.

This position involves conducting confidential investigations related to conduct, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in accordance with BSC policies, local laws, regulations, and requirements. You will also use consultative strategies while partnering with peers and stakeholders on escalations involving performance management, employee accommodations, and sensitive employee situations.

This is a hybrid opportunity requiring 3 days onsite at one of the following office locations:

• Houston, TX
• Arden Hills, MN
• Maple Grove, MN
• Marlborough, MA
• Valencia, CA

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing strategy and creating investigation plans prior to conducting, managing, and documenting investigations of varied complexity and scope to support the employee experience and mitigate risk for the organization.
• Conducting thorough internal investigations to gather facts related to reported employee concerns and determine any policy violations.
• Assessing the severity of determined company policy violations, involving appropriate stakeholders, and providing final recommendations based on policy and company precedent.
• Consulting with cross-functional peers on inquiries and escalated employee matters.
• Acting as the subject matter expert on company policy and educating and influencing the recommendation when a policy violation is determined.
• Analyzing investigation data and providing trend information to appropriate parties, as well as strategic actions to address themes and trends within a business.
• Preparing clear, concise, and accurate investigative reports that summarize findings and provide recommendations for resolution. Presenting findings to management and other stakeholders as needed.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential records of all investigations and employee relations matters. Ensuring documentation is complete, secure, and in compliance with legal and company requirements.
• Interpreting and applying company policies, procedures, and practices to ensure consistent and fair handling of employee relations matters. Providing guidance and advice to managers and employees on policy-related issues.
• Partnering regularly with Legal, HR Business Partners, and People Services on a variety of sensitive matters.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in human resources, with a focus on employee relations, performance management, and compliance.
• 5+ years of experience managing and conducting full-cycle, complex internal employee investigations.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage deadlines effectively.
• Experience collaborating with internal stakeholders in a complex matrix environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced and matrixed work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to build relationships, collaborate with teams, and deliver customer service.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

The expected annualized base pay range for this full-time position working at this location will be from $80,100 to $152,200, plus annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements) and the value of core and optional employee benefits being offered at BSC, which can be reviewed at www.bscbenefitsconnect.com. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Boston Scientific considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, and other relevant business or organizational needs. Actual compensation may be otherwise adjusted if the position is filled outside of the intended geographic location.

Requisition ID: 593162

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn't just business, it's personal. And if you're a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve.

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran's status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company's policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

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