Staff Relations Manager

Amgen

. Provide expert employee relations guidance and support to managers and staff in Amgen’s Operations function .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $103,055 - $139,427 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Employee Relations, providing guidance on performance management, disciplinary actions, and workplace accommodations while ensuring compliance with employment laws. Proficient in conducting HR investigations and collaborating with various stakeholders to implement best practices.

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Employee Relations ExpertiseHR Investigations ExperiencePerformance Management AdvisoryKnowledge of Employment LawsMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Employee RelationsPerformance ManagementDisciplinary ActionHR InvestigationsCase ManagementWorkplace AccommodationsPolicy ApplicationRegulatory GuidelinesConflict ResolutionDocumentation Skills

Soft Skills

Strong JudgmentDiscretionProfessionalismCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeTeamsWorkdayER Case Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesStaff RelationsComplianceLegal GuidanceWorkplace Behavior

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide expert employee relations guidance and support to managers and staff in Amgen’s Operations function
Partner with regional HR Leaders, Business Managers, Compliance, Legal, HR Centers of Excellence, and team members
Advise on coaching staff and managers, performance and behavior management, discipline, involuntary terminations, and workplace accommodations
Provide legally appropriate guidance on performance management, disciplinary action, and workplace conflicts
Participate in termination discussions and corrective actions
Conduct and document thorough, impartial, and timely HR investigations
Determine findings of fact and policy violations; prepare investigation summaries and supporting documentation
Analyze and respond to reasonable accommodation requests, leaves of absence, and return-to-work matters
Partner with local HR Business Partners and the broader Staff Relations team on compliant ER practices
Track and update cases in the company’s case management system
Assist the Operations Staff Relations Lead with process improvements, training, and ER best practices
Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and Learning & Development to deliver training on HR policies, investigations, and professional workplace behaviors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree and 2 years of Staff Relations experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Staff Relations experience OR Associate’s degree and 8 years of Staff Relations experience OR High School diploma/GED and 10 years of Staff Relations experience
Ability to work on site at one of Amgen’s manufacturing facilities in Rhode Island, Cambridge, North Carolina and/or Ohio
Strong Human Resources background with 4+ years of experience in Employee Relations
Experience advising on performance management, discipline, and involuntary terminations of employment
Knowledge and experience of employment laws and ER practices
Experience conducting internal HR investigations
Ability to learn and fairly apply company policy, investigation procedures, and regulatory guidelines within scope of duties
Strong judgment, discretion, and professionalism in handling complex and confidential matters
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, Teams, Workday, and ER case management systems
Flexible working hours due to needs of manufacturing shifts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents
Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
Group medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Discretionary annual bonus program
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible
Career development opportunities
Work/life balance support