Employee & Labour Relations Partner

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.A Day in the LifeWould you like to work for a market leader in international healthcare? Do you consider you have the right experience for an Employee Specialist role? If yes, then send us your resume and enter the recruitment process right away!This role will serve as the Employee & Labour Relations (ELR) Partner for North Africa and Middle East, where you will work directly with Senior leaders, managers, and employees to provide advice and coach both parties on all employee relations issues including guidance on performance improvement, disciplinary processes, restructuring activities, employment legal issues, investigations, conflict management. For this role, you are expected to be based in Cairo, Egypt.Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:Performs effective case management of people related issues such as: ER issues, disciplinary actions, legal issues (harassment, discrimination, etc.), performance improvement (including Performance Improvement Plans and Coaching plans), involuntary terminations, policy interpretation and investigationsResponsible for, and consults and coaches leaders, on employee relations, performance improvement, restructuring. Partners closely with the HR Business Partner and other Centers of Expertise (CoE’s) on organizational effectiveness issues spanning all levels within the organization related to ER. Provides advice and counsel to leaders on employment related practices, policies, and employment lawsProvides counsel and facilitates prompt and effective resolution of workplace conflict to address issues for employees, managers, and leaders in a manner consistent with Medtronic policies, practices and legal considerations. Utilizes various conflict management techniques, including mediation, conflict coaching, etc.Timely enters and updates cases in the ER Case Management System (ServiceNow) to support the ability to generate accurate, real-time reports/dashboards in a centralized systemPlays key leadership role in planning and executing restructuring initiatives, reduction in force, resulting in employee transitionsPartners with Legal & Compliance in conducting investigations, researches policies/practices, creates and gathers documentation, makes recommendations and implements resolutions when applicableMaintains strict confidentiality throughout conversations and investigations. Manages highly confidential human resources information and exercises sound judgment in handling or working with confidential data and situations, whilst effectively navigates a highly matrix environment ensuring alignment, regular communication and follow-up with multiple stakeholders as requiredRequired Knowledge and Experience:Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent 5+ years of experience in a similar positionAbility to work in a fast-paced multinational environmentAbility to communicate effectively (oral/written) in EnglishProven organization skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or casesDemonstrated ability to interpret HR policies and procedures as well as, country legislationDemonstrated ability to provide proactive partnership to leadersDemonstrated collaboration and influencing skillsProven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environmentProven objective decision-making, good judgement and issue resolution skillsHigh attention to detailStrong ethical standardsPhysical Job RequirementsThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.About MedtronicWe lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here