Associate Director, Onboarding Product and Process Design

About this role

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. 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 Associate Director, Onboarding Product and Process Design is responsible for all Preboarding, Onboarding activities within the People Services (PS) domain.

This role covers the entire pre- and onboarding lifecycle – from global process design to system & vendor ownership alongside cross-functional coordination with Legal, IT, Talent Acquisition (TA) and HRBPs – maintaining business continuity, optimizing the candidate/employee experience and strengthening PS capabilities.

Key Responsibilities: This role owns the systems, templates, and processes globally that power employee preboarding and onboarding activities across People Services, partnering closely with Legal, IT, TA, HR BPs and vendor partners to ensure accuracy, compliance, and a consistent employee experience. Key responsibilities include:

• Own the strategy, design, and lifecycle management of internal-facing systems and templates used to generate new hire work contracts and related documentation, applying product lifecycle management (PLM) principles to drive continuous evolution and scalability

• Own the strategic vendor relationship and process/product model for third-party providers supporting preboarding and onboarding, ensuring service quality, risk mitigation, and alignment with PS objectives

• Serve as the owner for all documentation issued throughout the pre- and onboarding processes including Employment Contract/Individual Agreements, and offer letters

• Design and govern the end-to-end process for requesting, reviewing, and implementing documentation changes, balancing user needs, legal accuracy, and operational efficiency

• Lead and coordinate the PS due diligence process by comprehensive data-gathering to enable informed decision-making

• Ensure ongoing US and global compliance with regulatory requirements and applicable employment laws across countries, regions where impacted employees or the business operate

• Define, monitor and assess workforce transition metrics, identifying opportunities for future improvements.

• Partner strategically with HRIT, HRBP, Finance, and Legal to assess cross-functional impacts to People Services, influencing decisions to ensure risk mitigation and optimal operational outcomes

• Monitor and evaluate emerging technologies and market trends relevant to the functional restructuring subject area, providing insights and recommendations to enhance business competitiveness and innovation

Qualifications & Experience • 7+ years of comprehensive HR experience with preboarding, onboarding related experience. Strong expertise in US and Global activities.

• High level of business acumen.

• Exceptional organizational skills and proficiency in creating and managing timelines.

• Proven ability to navigate and make an impact within a matrixed, multicultural organization under various business contexts and circumstances.

• Solid business strategy mindset with the agility to adapt to a dynamic environment high level of integrity and dependability, with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation. Capable of managing multiple deadlines and competing priorities effectively.

• Demonstrated ability to develop meaningful and trusted relationships with all levels of the organization and manage stakeholders within a highly matrixed organization; work across cross-functional, cross-organizational teams (including outsource providers and contractors, as necessary) and effectively communicate ideas and influence stakeholders to accomplish goals and objectives.

• Great knowledge of HR practices globally

• Great knowledge of HR systems and platforms, with strong technical acumen

• Solid understanding of core financial concepts, including budgeting, cost analysis, and financial reporting

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

  #LI-Hybrid 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.

Compensation Overview:

Tampa - FL - US: $154,190 - $186,842
 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 Wel

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