HR Generalist/ People Consultant

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us . People Consultant/ Generalist This role requires a balance of people-focused perspective and operational execution. The successful candidate will build strong partnerships across the business, apply sound judgment to complex workforce matters, and drive continuous improvement in People processes and employee experience. Success in this role depends on credibility, adaptability, and the ability to influence effectively across a stakeholders.

Summary The People Consultant serves as the primary point of contact for People Managers and is part of the People Services team. The role provides proactive support across the Americas Region, with specialist expertise in at least one of the following markets: US, Latin America, Canada or Brazil, and partners with local HR leaders to advance business priorities and deliver on the People Strategy and deliver a superior employee experience.

Serve as a trusted advisor to managers, providing guidance and support on complex workforce matters and HR policy. Proactively develop and implement strategies to upskill new People Managers and provide support and counsel to experienced People Managers navigating HR processes and issues. Exercise discretion, sound judgment, and appropriate decision-making to determine the most effective path to resolution. In partnership with HRBPs, use diagnostics, data, and business insight to identify proactive HR interventions and people practices that support local business objectives. Ensure that the workforce and leaders understand People processes. Coordinate and enable seamless end-to-end delivery of global priorities and lifecycle processes in partnership with People Services teams, while advocating for improvements that enhance the employee experience. As required, partner with global Centres of Excellence (COEs) and Process Designers to roll out global programmes and processes effectively and ensure smooth implementation. Develop and maintain a strong understanding of employment legislation and market practices across the Americas Region, including the US, Latin America, Canada, and Brazil, to help ensure that processes and policies remain compliant with local requirements and to partner with COE and People Services colleagues on required updates. Research, resolve, and respond to issues requiring an HR perspective, working closely with People Services colleagues, HRBPs, and COEs. Work collaboratively with peers and matrix colleagues to share ideas for driving improvements and consistency of execution for key HR processes, across the Americas Region. May also lead or contribute to country-specific, regional, or global People-related projects across the Americas Region, as required. Qualifications and Experience Minimum of 6 years of HR experience, preferably in an international, matrixed environment HR or equivalent degree qualification. Experience across a combination of HR Business Partner or HR Generalist roles, as well as HR Operations or HR Services, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional