Associate Director-HR Investigations and Employee Relations

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

Associate Director-HR Investigations and Employee Relations

Reports to: Senior Director - Global HR Investigations and Employee Relations

*Company Overview

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 39,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We are looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

*Basic Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s Degree

·       Minimum 5 years of relevant business experience

·       Strong history of performance, strong leadership behaviors and demonstrated ability to show good judgment and critical thinking skills

·       Ability to coach, develop, and influence employees at all levels.

*Additional Skills/Preferences

·       Maintain objectivity and a consistent, resilient attitude

·       Demonstrate ability to act independently, yet keep others informed appropriately

·       Attention to detail and strong documentation skills

·       HR Experience and knowledge of Lilly HR processes and corporate policies

·       Previous Lilly/relevant experience on conducting workplace Investigations

·       HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SPHR) or equivalent employment law/investigations training

·      Cross-cultural competency and experience supporting international employee populations, particularly in North Asia Pacific (NAPAC)

·       Skilled in investigative interviewing techniques and conflict resolution/mediation

·       Language Proficiency-Fluent in English and at least one additional language spoken in the region the role will support

*Additional Information

·       Candidate must reside in either countries AUS/NZ/KOREA,TAIWAN

·       Limited travel. May require the ability to accommodate off shift hours, as needed.

·       Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

*Travel Percentage

0-10%

*Responsibilities

The Associate Director, HR Investigations and Employee Relations will primarily lead workplace investigations and manage select complex employee relations matters, serving as a subject matter expert within the Global Investigations and Employee Relations Center of Excellence (COE).

Key responsibilities include:

·       Lead HR investigations and select complex employee relations matters, documenting all activity in the case management system.

·       Determine outcomes and appropriate resolutions in partnership with Line leadership.

·       Partner with Legal on privileged investigations and engage Ethics & Compliance as needed on a case-by-case basis, including related corrective actions.

·       Coach and counsel employees and managers on fair and consistent application of Lilly policies, including the disciplinary process.

·       Serve as subject matter expert on investigations/ER processes; consult with and support International HR colleagues and affiliates.

·       Handle sensitive cases involving senior leaders, partnering with key stakeholders on outcomes.

·       Onboard and mentor team members; drive continuous improvement of COE processes and practices.

·       Represent HR Investigations on special projects and committees, maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity to all matters.

·       Success in this role is measured by timely case resolution, investigation quality, and stakeholder satisfaction across the business.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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