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We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.\nWe foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As Manager, Employee Relations supporting Alcon’s Human Resources function, you will be responsible for supporting employee relations programs, investigations, compliance initiatives, and ER operations across the Americas region. Reporting to the Director of Employee Relations, this individual serves as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders, conducting workplace investigations, managing complex employee relations issues, and ensuring consistent application of company policies and employment practices.\nIN THIS ROLE, A TYPICAL DAY IN WILL INCLUDE:\nManaging employee relations cases and conducting workplace investigations involving employee complaints, policy violations, workplace conduct concerns, and other sensitive matters.\nPartnering with HR, Legal, Compliance, and business leaders to provide guidance on employee relations issues, performance management, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation.\nCoaching leaders through difficult employee conversations, corrective actions, and conflict resolution.\nOverseeing employee relations operations, including case documentation, reporting, process administration, employee separations, and compliance-related activities.\nSupporting workforce changes such as reorganizations, reductions in force, position eliminations, and associated employee communications.\nHelping ensure consistent application of policies and employment practices while identifying and mitigating employee relations and compliance risks.\nLeading or contributing to process improvement initiatives, training programs, and operational enhancements that improve efficiency and strengthen the employee experience.\nWHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:\nBachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)\nThe ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English\n5 Years of Relevant Experience\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\nStrong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and Human Resources practices; experience supporting Canada and Latin America preferred.\nDemonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, manage sensitive situations, balance competing priorities, and achieve results through collaboration.\nExperience analyzing employee relations, workforce, compliance, investigation, HR, or operational data and translating findings into meaningful business insights and recommendations.\nExperience developing or using metrics, dashboards, trend analyses, or executive reporting to support decision-making.\nExperience leading cross-functional projects or workstreams involving multiple stakeholders, milestones, dependencies, risks, decisions, and implementation activities.\nDemonstrated digital fluency and experience using AI-enabled, analytical, automation, or productivity technologies to improve research, analysis, documentation, knowledge management, processes, or business outcomes.\nExperience implementing process improvements, technology-enabled solutions, operational improvements, or new ways of working within Human Resources or Employee Relations.\nProject-management, change-management, continuous improvement, data-analytics, or related training or certification preferred\nHOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:\nJoin Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives\n Grow your career and see your impact in a highly collaborative and diverse environment \nAlcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!\nAlcon Careers\nSee your impact at alcon.com/careers\nATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker\nIf you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.\nFind Jobs for Employees\nFind Jobs for Contingent Worker\nCompensation and Benefits\nAlcon’s Total Rewards programs are designed to align incentives with business objectives, support our values, and deliver long-term value. Our compensation approach includes a combination of fixed and variable pay, with short-term and long-term incentive opportunities for eligible roles. Our benefits offerings are designed to support associates and their families across key life events, including programs that promote health and well-being, provide financial security, and support retirement planning.\nThe salary range posted represents the anticipated hiring range for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location, and internal equity, and may fall outside the posted range.\nPay Range\n$105,400.00 - $136,400.00Pay Frequency\nAnnualAlcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. 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