Staff Relations Manager

Amgen

Staff Relations Manager providing expert employee relations guidance while supporting managers and staff in Amgen’s Operations function. Focused on compliance, investigation, and performance management in HR.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeHolly Springs • Massachusetts, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $103,054 - $139,427 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Providing expert employee relations (ER) guidance and support to managers and staff in Amgen’s Operations function
Work a hybrid schedule with a regular on-site presence a minimum of 3 days per week
Partner with regional HR Leaders, Business Managers, Compliance, Legal, and other HR Centers of Excellence
Protect Amgen values and investigate potential violations of HR policies
Provide practical advice and guidance on performance and behaviors management, discipline, involuntary terminations, and workplace accommodations
Conduct and document thorough, impartial, and timely HR investigations
Prepare clear, concise investigation summaries and supporting documentation
Partner with Occupational Health, Benefits, and staff to analyze and respond to reasonable accommodations
Track and update cases in the company’s case management system
Assist in implementing process improvements, training, and ER best practices

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
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

A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
group medical, dental and vision coverage
life and disability insurance
flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible

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Hard Skills & Tools

employee relationsperformance managementdisciplineinvoluntary terminationsHR investigationsemployment lawscase management

Soft Skills

judgmentdiscretionprofessionalismcommunicationconfidentiality