Global ERLR Strategy Manager - Corporate Services

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Job Function:

Human Resources

Job Sub Function:

HR Business Partners

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for a Global ERLR Strategy Manager - Corporate Services located in New Brunswick, NJ. Remote US work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

The Global ERLR Strategy Manager will play a key role in defining the corporate strategy and priorities for the Global ERLR function. This person will support the Head of Global ERLR Corporate Strategy in shaping, implementing, and continuously refining a strategy that manages the overall employment risk at J&J. They will also collaborate with Government Affairs & Policy function as to proposed legislation that could impact the workplace, and the Enterprise Human Rights Governance Council as to Johnson & Johnson’s Human Rights initiatives.

An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.

As the Global ERLR Strategy Manager, you will:

• Serve as the strategic partner aligned with global and local ERLR teams to design, consult and execute on Global ERLR strategies and initiatives, including but not limited to, identifying trends and opportunities through data analysis, and recommending proactive solutions.
• Deliver data insights and trend analysis leveraging our analytics tool ERLR DNA and serve as the primary contact on ERLR DNA.
• Work with Global Experience Owner’s team on the continuous improvement strategy roadmap including input on project prioritization and to drive an efficient employee/customer experience.
• Serve as a strategic partner with stakeholders, including but not limited to, the ERLR Leadership - Global Services, Global Legal Organization (GLO), Health Care Compliance (HCC), Global Audit & Assurance (GAA), Government Affairs & Policy, Global Security, BUHR & Business Leaders, Enterprise Human Rights Governance Council.
• Have sole responsibility of the RIF & Organizational Change Exception Review Committee and process, including reviewing exception requests to determine within eligibility scope, set Committee’s weekly agenda, present exception requests to the Committee and communicate Committee decisions to BUHRs. Track and provide insights as to Committee actions.
• Serve as a member of the Central RIF Coordination Team, coordinating global and large-scale RIFs and restructurings, including reporting metrics to leadership, serving as a point of contact to BUHRs and other stakeholders.  

• Support a culture of risk management, process improvement, innovation & transformation.
• Assist in review of the impact of ERLR function and develop recommendations for organizational risks and opportunities, as well as any training needs
• Ensure all processes and operations are conducted in a compliant manner, via alignment with Compliance, Privacy, and Legal partners.
• Conduct sensitive investigations in certain circumstances where the Global Services ERLR team may have a conflict, or Senior HR Leadership and Employment Law request Corporate Services ERLR conduct the sensitive investigation.
• Listen, learn, and influence the implementation of creative solutions to drive significant change in support of a broader risk management agenda
• Work on cross-border issues as required
• Work with Government Affairs & Policy on identifying pending legislation that may impact the workplace.
• Capture & manage data for J&J’s annual Health for Humanity Report regarding the number of employees under a collective bargaining agreement.
• Engage with certain third external parties including government agencies, and the CHRO Association and other outside organizations relating to Employee Relations issues in the workplace.

Qualifications

Required

• A BA/BS degree is required. Advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in Employee and Labor Relations, Human Resources, and/or HR Operations, is required.
• Self-starter with strong business insight, innovative thinking, planning, and analytical skills required.
• Expertise in using analytics to diagnose situations and build business cases for global solutions. Ability to report, analyze, and build action plans with data/metrics required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills required (e.g., shaping dialogue and solutioning, deliver concise and impactful messages, stakeholder/expectation management)
• Experience in engaging and advising senior level stakeholders on sensitive ERLR issues
• Experience conducting employee relations investigations.
• Experience working with multi-functional and cross-regional project teams, and a real passion for ERLR improvement/design required.
• Ability to work in a global environment across cultures/countries in a highly sophisticated environment required.
• A consistent track record of connecting with internal and external partners, with the ability to build trust and influence decision-makers at all levels is required.
• Ability to focus on local detail with adherence to global standards required.
• Awareness of ethical considerations and responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards and organizational policies.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn, evaluate, and adopt new AI tools and platforms to meet evolving project needs. 

Preferred

• Facilitation and project management experience (e.g., project plans, status reports, communication plans, risk management plans, deliverables), including managing, planning, and implementing projects and strategic change initiatives is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of ERLR is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, and Microsoft Co-Pilot strongly preferred.
• Project Management Certification, experience is preferred.
• This position may involve approximately 10% domestic and international travel, with the need to attend occasional phone/virtual meetings outside of core business hours.
• Proficiency in other languages a plus but not required.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Change Management, Coaching, Consulting, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Employee Retention, HR Business Partnership, HR Strategic Management, Human Resources Consulting, Human Resources Law, Interpersonal Influence, Organizational Change Management, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Talent Management, Technical Credibility

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$102,000.00 - $177,100.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).



This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.



Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits