Senior Employee Relations Representative

Additional Location(s): US-CA-Valencia; US-MN-Arden Hills; US-MN-Maple Grove; US-TX-Houston

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

 

About the Role:

 

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and innovation, providing a space where your expertise can shape meaningful change and contribute to our mission of improving global health. The Senior Employee Relations Representative role 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. This position also offers the opportunity to use consultative strategies while partnering with peers and stakeholders on escalations involving performance management, employee accommodations, and sensitive employee situations. This position will support the Commercial Divisions, Global Operations, and Global Supply Chain organizations.

 

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:

• Develop strategy and create 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.
• Conduct thorough internal investigations to gather facts related to reported employee concerns and determine any policy violations.
• Assess the severity of determined company policy violations, involve appropriate stakeholders, and provide final recommendations based on policy and company precedent.
• Consult with cross-functional peers on inquiries and escalated employee matters.
• Act as the subject matter expert on company policy and be able to educate and influence the recommendation when a policy violation is determined.
• Analyze investigation data and provide trend information to appropriate parties, as well as strategic actions to address themes and trends within a business.
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate investigative reports that summarize findings and provide recommendations for resolution. Present findings to management and other stakeholders as needed.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of all investigations and employee relations matters. Ensure documentation is complete, secure, and in compliance with legal and company requirements.
• Interpret and apply company policies, procedures, and practices to ensure consistent and fair handling of employee relations matters. Provide guidance and advice to managers and employees on policy-related issues.
• Partner regularly with Legal, HR Business Partners, and People Services on a variety of sensitive matters.
• Perform 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.