Labor & Employee Relations Specialist (North America)

Bring more to life.     Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?         Within Danaher the work our life science businesses do saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.          You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.        We have over 21,000 associates across more than 10 life sciences businesses. These businesses empower our customers to develop diverse and impactful innovations — from investigating the causes of disease, creating therapies and vaccines, protecting fluid filtration on airplanes, testing food and water, to advancing pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals.      Learn about the   Danaher Business Syste m   which makes everything possible. The Life Sciences North America Labor and Employee Relations Specialist (“LS NA LER Spec”) is responsible for providing labor and employee relations services to the Life Sciences platform’s North American operating companies (OpCos).  These services include Employee Relations investigations; involuntary employee separations, reductions-in-force/ restructuring actions and performance management (including disciplinary action and performance improvement plans).  The LS NA LER Spec partners with people leaders, the enterprise North America Labor & Employment Center of Excellence (LER COE), and the broader HR function. The role manages a high‑volume of assigned LER cases and performances ad hoc consultations with people leaders specific to one or more designated OpCos as well as across the Life Sciences platform in North America. The role acts as the primary liaison between the designated LS OpCos in North America and the enterprise LER COE. This position reports to the Manager, Labor and Employee Relations (North America) and is part of the Employee Relations team. This is an on-site position located in Cortland, NY. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:   Serve as the primary advisor for employee relations matters across North America, including performance management, disciplinary actions, leaves, grievances, investigations, and separations. Conduct and manage workplace investigations, identify root causes, and recommend appropriate corrective actions. Partner with managers, HR, and the North America Labor & Employee Relations COE to ensure consistent and compliant application of policies, procedures, and employment laws. Coach and develop people leaders to effectively address employee relations issues and improve leadership capability. Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of employee relations policies, procedures, toolkits, and standard work. The essential requirements of the job include Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in Employee Relations, Labor Relations, HR Business Partnering, Employment Law, or a related HR discipline, including managing LER matters in a unionized workplace. Demonstrated experience handling a broad range of employee relations matters, including high-volume and complex case management. Strong knowledge of U.S. labor and employment laws and employee relations best practices. Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, influence stakeholders, and resolve issues effectively in a matrixed environment. Strong analytical, communication, and coaching skills Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: Ability to travel up to 15% Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting employee and labor relations matters in Canada and/or Puerto Rico. Experience supporting manufacturing, laboratory, or other operational environments. Within Danaher Life Sciences, we offer a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add