At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

People Consultant

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 varied stakeholder group.

Position Summary

The People Consultant serves as the primary point of contact for People Managers and our exciting new site. The role provides proactive support across San Diego and the West Coast, with specialist expertise in the local market, and partners with local HR leaders to advance business priorities and provide a superior employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 relevant to California to ensure advice is compliant

• 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 improvements in the employee experience.

• May also lead or contribute to People-related projects, 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 business teams.

• Exposure to employee relations issues and cases, although this role will not be directly accountable for employee relations

• Demonstrated success in working effectively with senior leaders to influence decision-making.

• Strong business and analytical acumen, along with problem-solving and diagnostic skills.

• Demonstrated analytical ability, including root-cause analysis, and the ability to manage multiple competing tasks and priorities successfully.

• Proven track record in coaching people managers.

• Ability to flex across different cultures, levels of complexity, business situations, and matrixed partnerships.

• Strong continuous improvement mindset and a proven track record of enhancing the employee experience.

• Demonstrated use of communication and change management strategies/tactics to influence new ways of thinking and working.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional language proficiency would be an advantage. This includes the ability to deliver clear, articulate presentations and communications.

• Ability to build strong networks across a wide range of stakeholders, including employees, HR partners and business leaders.

• Experience coordinating and supporting projects.

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We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits:

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).

U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.

Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.

Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits

How We Work

Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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