Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

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 rich in diversity. 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.

Bristol Myers Squibb Netherlands

Bristol Myers Squibb has been active in the Dutch market for over 50 years, employing people across a range of activities and business units in Utrecht, The Netherlands.

The Netherlands is also home to our first European Cell Therapy facility, located at the Leiden Bio Science Park, the largest life sciences cluster of The Netherlands. This new state of the art facility is focused on commercial manufacturing with capabilities for multi-product Cell Therapy manufacturing. You can become part of this exciting journey. Check out this video if you want to know more about it!

The Netherlands has everything it takes to become the medicines hub of Europe, the so-called Boston by the North Sea. As we continue to expand our footprint by building this new site, we are looking to grow our team.

Would you like to become an important chain in our worldwide network to bring this new personalized treatment to patients suffering from blood cancer? Join us and be a game changer!

For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb Netherlands, visit us at bms.com/nl or careers.bms.com/nl

Position Summary:

The HR Country Generalist is a member of the people services organisation within Human Resources.

They will be the primary point of contact for People Managers, in addition to managing proactive support to the Netherlands workforce as part of the People Services and HR team. The roles will work with the country HR and leaders in Leiden and Utrecht in support of building teams that drive BMS’s business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a trusted advisor to employees and managers with guidance and support for more complex workforce management, performance management, total rewards programs, and HR policy advice; and
• Proactively plans and implements strategies to upskill new People Managers and provide support and counsel to experience People Managers when navigating through various HR processes and issues.
• Partner with the HRBP and site leads to develop and implement the local Employee Value Proposition (EVP), in partnership with global and project stakeholders.
• Supervising absenteeism, in compliance with the applicable Dutch regulations. Acting as the case manager to ensure all absent requirements are completed accordingly.
• Work with the HRBP to support and drive Change Management plans for incoming and settling functions and capabilities, and in support of initiative and evolutions.
• Monitoring compliance with all applicable BMS policies and seeks appropriate counsel.
• Driving organizational commitment to leverage diversity to our competitive advantage.
• Have a deep understanding of employment legislation to ensure that processes and policies adhere to the changing legislation.
• Deliver on global and regional projects support in HR process or systems changes.
• Work collaboratively within the HRBP to share ideas, ownership, and accountability for driving improvements and consistency of execution for key HR processes, across regions and functional areas.
• Manages or supports various projects related to employee engagement or workforce planning, in addition to core PS activities.
• Support HRA Supervisor in building the capability of HR Advisors in Chester to support the market, with day-to-day cases, to help provide the best customer experience in the market.
• Support other markets, as required.

Qualification & Experience

• Minimum of 6 years HR experience, preferably in an international matrixed environment, or a plant based location. 
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or equivalent
• Experience or exposure to HR Generalist activities.
• Experience of absence case management within the Dutch market.
• Proven Business & Analytical Acumen along with problem solving and diagnostic skills. Data literacy, analytics, and ability to frame and articulate storytelling based on complex data set.
• Ability to “flex” across different types of cultures, work, complexities, business situations Proven experience in performing effectively in a matrix, cross- functional and team environment.
• Demonstrated use of communication and change management strategies/tactics to influence new ways of thinking and working.

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Disclaimer: For any third parties or external agencies, please, be informed we do not accept unsolicited requests, proposals, applications or profiles for any of our roles at BMS.

Why You Should Apply

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

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 adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

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

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