People Consultant Puerto Rico

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Empower People. Drive Culture. Shape Tomorrow.

Join us as a People Consultant in Puerto Rico—where you'll be the trusted advisor bridging leadership and teams, championing innovation, and shaping a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, inclusion, and continuous growth.

The role requires balancing strategic oversight with hands-on support, ensuring that all stakeholders are equipped to meet organizational goals while fostering a cohesive and collaborative environment. As a liaison between People Managers and HR leadership, the People Consultant must prioritize transparent communication, adaptability, and a proactive approach to address emerging challenges effectively. Additionally, success in this position hinges on building trust within diverse teams while championing innovation and continuous improvement in HR processes.

Position Summary:

The People Consultant is a member of the People Services organization within the People Organization. They will be the primary point of contact for People Managers, in addition to managing proactive support to the Puerto Rico workforce as part of the People function. The role will work with the local HR leads in support of building teams that drive BMS’s business priorities; building the BMS culture and becoming an employer of choice; supporting engagement and business continuity; and delivering against our People Strategy.

HR Generalist Accountabilities (80%)

• Be a trusted advisor to managers with guidance and support for more complex workforce management 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.
• Use discretion, sound judgement and takes decisions as appropriate, to determine the best method of resolution.
• In support of the HRBP, drive Organization Effectiveness, using diagnostics/data and understanding of business needs to identify proactive HR interventions and people practices in support of local business objectives.
• Ensure that the workforce and leaders understand People processes.
• Partner and support business groups to enable the development and implementation of One BMS culture for the site and across functions.
• Drive and support engagement activities including Brown Bag Sessions and engagements. Build capabilities to drive organizational performance through individuals and managers as well as identify issues and recommend solutions.
• Coordinate and ensure seamless end-to-end delivery of global priorities and life cycle processes- working with the PS team in Tampa, leading and advocating for improvements that enhance the customer experience.
• Partners with the HRBP, global Centers of Excellence (COE) in the rolling out of global programs and processes to ensure a smooth transition.
• 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 and work with COE and PS colleagues when legislation might require some changes regarding contract template changes.
• Play a proactive role in supporting the Employee Relations culture on site working with the Employee Relations teams, HRBP and local leaders.
• Research, problem solve and respond to issues requiring a site HR perspective/alignment, working closely with PS colleagues, HRBP and COE.
• Work collaboratively within the HRBP to share ideas, ownership, and accountability for driving improvements and consistency of execution for key HR processes, across Japan locations.
• May also lead and get involved in site specific or regional/global People related projects, as required.

Payroll Processing Specialist (20%)

Manage the monthly Retiree payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee compensation.

Support manager and employee onboarding for the Kronos system, ensuring proper understanding of roles and responsibilities for accurate

time tracking.

Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and tax-related matters via the ServiceNow case management system

Coordinate with Outsourced Service Provider regarding all policies, programs and processes related to payroll.

Calculate and process payroll adjustments, such as bonuses, commissions, and overtime.

Ensure compliance with payroll laws and regulations, including tax withholdings and reporting requirements.

Collaborate with internal teams to reconcile payroll data and resolve any discrepancies.

Stay updated on changes in payroll regulations and implement necessary adjustments to ensure compliance.

Experience

• Minimum of 6 years HR experience, preferably in an international matrixed environment, and a manufacturing site
• HR Degree or Equivalent Qualification
• Extensive experience as an HR business partner or HR Generalist with strong leadership skills and experience working with multi-functional business teams.
• Exposure to employee relations issues and cases
• Demonstrated success in working effectively with senior management levels to impact and influence decision making.
• 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.
• Organization efficiency and intelligence: experience in understanding organization dynamics affecting the organization culture
• Proven track record in developing employees and managers.
• Ability to “flex” across different types of cultures, work, complexities, business situations and matrix partners.
• 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.
• Excellent English and written communication skills including the ability to deliver clear and articulate presentations.
• Demonstrated analytical abilities, root cause analyses and the ability to successfully manage multiple competing tasks and priorities.
• Ability to build networking with various stakeholders, such as employees, HR partners, management groups, business leader, working groups etc.
• Experience coordinating and supporting projects
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $75,000 – $91,300 plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.

Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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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