HR Data Specialist

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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. 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.

The HR Data Specialist works closely with the HR Capability Center team to ensure the timely processing and integrity of the data entered into the Workday Human Capital Management System (HCM). This role will be responsible for basic foundational data maintenance in Workday. 

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and/or approve all data pertaining to employee records (i.e., transfers, personal information, title changes, etc.) that are entered in Workday through Manager or Employee Direct Access.
• Complete pending new hire transactions in Workday HCM after the candidate is in Ready to Hire status in the ATS.
• Support execution of employee movement, employee status, payroll, benefits/leaves, Performance Check-ins, and compensation processes by maintaining accurate and on time data in Workday relevant for the above processes.
• Support the integrity of employee records and Workday data, assuring legal and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain supervisory organizations, organization assignments, and position titles in the Workday system.
• Complete weekly payroll reconciliation reviewing audit reports, analyzing discrepancies, and processing appropriate updates.
• Participate in the review of integration kickout reports from various systems and process updates in Workday based on the identified discrepancies.
• Participate on ad-hoc projects and perform other duties as assigned.
• Directly participate in enhancement and improvement of the myBMS content/FAQs and Local Work Instructions (LWIs) based on the feedback received via case resolution in collaboration with functional teams.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues and escalate as appropriate.
• Make process recommendations to achieve operational excellence.
• Participate in scheduled and ad-hoc training or other learning opportunities to improve process acumen, applying the learnings to execution of the role and individual skills development as needed
• Work collaboratively within the HR team to share ideas, ownership, and accountability for driving improvements and consistency of execution for key HR processes across regions and functional areas.
• Collaborate with all functional teams to enable People Service to collectively achieve Turn-Around-Time (TAT) and First Level Resolution (FLR) goals.

Desired Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of 4 years’ experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work successfully in a fast paced and continuously changing work environment
• Detail oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality
• Proficiency with MS Excel and a proven ability to manipulate data and an ability to learn required business systems
• Ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge effectively
• Collaborates effectively in a team environment
• Knowledge of Workday
• Language requirements beyond English: Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese or French
• Experience working within an HR Shared Services delivery model
• Have worked in a multi-cultural/multi-country work environment

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.

Tampa - FL - US: $58,060 - $70,349


The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. 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 in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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.

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

Candidate Rights

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

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

Data Protection

We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https://careers.bms.com/fraud-protection.

Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

If you believe that the job posting is missing information required by local law or incorrect in any way, please contact BMS at TAEnablement@bms.com. Please provide the Job Title and Requisition number so we can review. Communications related to your application should not be sent to this email and you will not receive a response. Inquiries related to the status of your application should be directed to Chat with Ripley.

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