Employee & Labor Relations Investigations Manager

About the role

Johnson & Johnson is looking for an Employee & Labor Relations (ERLR) Investigations Manager in Prague. Reporting to the ERLR Leader, Emerging Markets, the role leads investigations across the Emerging Markets Cluster (CEE, Turkey, the Middle East and Russia & CIS) and holds EMEA-wide responsibility for the ERLR Investigations Community of Practice. It is a high-visibility individual contributor role with cross-regional collaboration and support for non-investigation ERLR cases.

Key responsibilities

• Assess complaints, conduct thorough, objective investigations into employee relations matters such as harassment, discrimination and bullying, and prepare clear investigation reports
• Use global and EMEA guidance and J&J AI tools to improve efficiency, and engage external counsel where required
• Manage a broad range of ER cases, prioritizing them and meeting SLAs and case-management metrics
• Advise on selected non-investigation ER matters such as performance and discipline, keeping accurate records
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and coordinate with country and Cluster stakeholders, GSHR, GLO, external counsel and cross-functional teams
• Lead the EMEA ERLR Investigations Community of Practice and stay informed on employment laws and regulations across the Cluster

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, law, HR, humanities, business or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in ERLR or HR, including corporate investigations
• Strong ability to manage relationships and collaborate with stakeholders on sensitive matters
• Background in continuous improvement and process excellence
• Proficiency in English; fluency in at least one additional Cluster language is an advantage

Required skills

• Investigative skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and organizational skills
• Understanding of legal, regulatory and internal requirements and investigation practices
• Preferred: labor and employment law, stakeholder management, coaching, conflict resolution, mediation, union relationships

What we offer

• Base pay range of CZK 1,201,000 to CZK 2,071,150
• Annual bonus, vacation days, parental leave of at least 12 weeks, bereavement and caregiver leave, well-being reimbursement and health programs