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Whether it's the unique breadth of our integrated offering that covers Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology products; or our commitment to recognizing and rewarding people for the contribution they make - working here isn't like anywhere else.
At Galderma , we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.
The Opportunity
The Senior Employee Relations Partner serves as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on employee relations matters across a dynamic, highly regulated, and commercially driven environment. Reporting to the Associate Director, U.S. Employee Relations, this role independently manages a varied caseload from day-to-day employee relations matters to complex and higher risk investigations, assesses risk, and provides practical guidance to leaders.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in employee relations within dynamic corporate and sales-driven environments, exceptional investigative capabilities, strong independent judgment, and business acumen.
This role requires the ability to move effectively between routine employee relations matters and more complex cases, exercising independent judgment while appropriately escalating matters involving significant legal, reputational, executive-level or organizational risk.
Key Responsibilities
Manage Employee Relations Matters and Complex Workplace Investigations
Independently manage a varied employee relations caseload from intake through resolution, including employee complaints, workplace conflict, performance and conduct concerns, policy violations, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and misconduct.
Lead complex workplace investigation as appropriate, including developing investigation strategy, conducting interviews, gathering and assessing evidence and credibility, determining findings, and developing practical, risk-informed recommendations.
Prepare clear investigation reports and present findings, risk assessments, and recommended actions to HR and business leaders, ensuring matters are handled objectively, consistently, and in accordance with company policy and applicable employment laws.
Provide Employee Relations Advisory and Risk Management
Serve as a senior employee relations advisor to leaders across a dynamic, highly regulated organization, with significant support for corporate and sales-driven functions.
Provide guidance on employee matters, including employee complaints and grievances, performance management, corrective action, workplace conduct, reductions in force, terminations, and leave and accommodation issues.
Independently assess employee relations risk and provide practical, business-oriented recommendations that balance legal considerations, organizational risk, employee experience, and business objectives.
Partner with leaders, HR Business Partners, Legal, Compliance, and other stakeholders on employment decisions and sensitive employee matters, including reviewing proposed actions for consistency, documentation, compliance, and risk.
Support the ADA Interactive Process and Accommodation Management
Serve as point of contact for workplace accommodation requests and coordinate the ADA interactive process from intake through resolution.
Partner with employees, managers, HR, and business leaders to ensure timely, meaningful engagement and to identify reasonable accommodations that support both employee needs and business operations.
Evaluate accommodation options, including potential leave-related solutions, and partner with Benefits, HR, and Legal as appropriate to support practical, consistent, and compliant outcomes.
Maintain accurate, confidential documentation, tracking, and case-management records for accommodation matters.
Build Leader Capability and Employee Relations Resources
Coach leaders and people managers on employee relations best practices, difficult employee conversations, performance management, corrective action, and complex workplace situations.
Develop or support practice ER training, tools, playbooks, and manager resources to promote consistent decision-making and strengthen leader capability.
Employee Relations Insights and Process Improvement
Contribute to the continuous improvement of employee relations processes, workflows, tools, templates, and best practices.
Maintain accurate case documentation, identify relevant trends, and share insights with ER and HR leadership to support proactive risk mitigation and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Employee or Labor Relations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
6-10 years of progressive Employee Relations experience, with demonstrated ability to independently manage a broad employee relations caseload, including complex workplace investigations and higher-risk employee matters.
Experience supporting a multi-state U.S. workforce in a fast-paced corporate and/or sales driven environment.
Demonstrated experienced independently conducting complex workplace investigations involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, misconduct, and other workplace concerns.
Demonstrated expertise in workplace accommodations and the ADA interactive process, including independently evaluating requests and recommending reasonable accommodations.
Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and demonstrated experience assessing ER risk and advising on performance management, corrective action, terminations, accommodations, and leave-related matters.
Demonstrated judgment to independently resolve employee matters and recognize when escalation to ER leadership and/or Legal is appropriate.
Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, investigation, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence leaders at multiple organizational levels.
Ability to manage competing priorities and sensitive, confidential matters with limited supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting national or multi-state sales organizations.
Professional HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or PHR).
Experience in a highly regulated, high-growth, or rapidly evolving organization.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
This role requires the ability to perform standard office activities, including extended periods of computer use, participation in virtual and in-person meetings, and collaboration across teams. Depending on business needs, occasional travel may be required. Work environments and physical requirements may vary based on the requirements of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may be modified, added, or removed as necessary to meet business and organizational needs.
Compensation
The target base salary range for this role is $110,000-$135,000 per year. This range reflects the anticipated compensation for the role. Where pay falls within the range may vary based on many factors, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, skills, experience, education, certifications, location and applicable geographic pay zones, market conditions, internal equity and business considerations. Compensation decisions are made based on an assessment of the candidate’s qualifications and the totality of relevant factors.
In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an annual short-term incentive program, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.
Benefits
Galderma offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid time off, and other benefits, subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.
Work Authorization
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
What We Offer
At Galderma , you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization committed to advancing dermatology and improving patient outcomes worldwide. We offer competitive compensation, annual incentive opportunities, and comprehensive benefits, along with meaningful opportunities for growth, development, and collaboration in an inclusive and innovative environment.
Next Steps
If your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.
The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager
The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team
Don't meet every single requirement? At Galderma , we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed, we encourage you to apply anyway!
If you are considering employment at Galderma , review our job postings at . Please be aware of fraudulent job offers and individuals falsely claiming to represent our Human Resources department. Our company will never request or offer payment, personal financial information, or sensitive data (such as Social Security numbers or bank details) during the early stages of recruitment. All legitimate communications from our HR team will come from official company email domains and follow our established hiring process.
