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Labor & Employee Relations Specialist (North America)

Danaher · Chicago, IL · Remote available · $110,000–$125,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a reduction in force you helped carry out. What did you do to reduce legal and people risk?

What they are checking: Whether they understand selection criteria, adverse impact review, WARN and respectful communication.

Tell me about an investigation where the findings weren't clear. How did you reach a conclusion?

What they are checking: Whether they can make reasoned credibility calls when evidence is mixed.

What would you do

You'd support many Life Sciences operating companies across North America. How do you stay consistent when each OpCo has its own culture?

What they are checking: Whether they can apply consistent standards across businesses while respecting local differences.

A manager wants to fire an employee for poor performance, but there's no documentation. How do you advise them?

What they are checking: Whether they guide managers toward fair performance management and protect the company from risk.

How would you use the Danaher Business System, or continuous improvement in general, to improve employee relations processes?

What they are checking: Whether they think about improving processes and tracking data, not just handling cases one at a time.

A senior leader is the subject of a complaint. How do you handle the investigation?

What they are checking: Whether they stay independent and protect the process when the person involved has power.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd run an employee relations investigation from intake to final report.

What they are checking: Whether they follow a fair, documented process that holds up if challenged later.

How do you decide what level of discipline fits a policy violation?

What they are checking: Whether they weigh consistency, past practice and severity so similar cases get similar outcomes.

What changes when you're dealing with a unionized workforce versus a non-union one?

What they are checking: Whether they understand collective bargaining agreements, grievances and labor law obligations.

How do you spot patterns in employee relations cases that point to a bigger problem?

What they are checking: Whether they use case data to find root causes like a struggling manager or unclear policy.

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The full job description

As published by Danaher.

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? Within Danaher the work our life science businesses do saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. We have over 21,000 associates across more than 10 life sciences businesses. These businesses empower our customers to develop diverse and impactful innovations — from investigating the causes of disease, creating therapies and vaccines, protecting fluid filtration on airplanes, testing food and water, to advancing pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Life Sciences North America Labor and Employee Relations Specialist (“LS NA LER Spec”) is responsible for providing labor and employee relations services to the Life Sciences platform’s North American operating companies (OpCos). These services include Employee Relations investigations; involuntary employee separations, reductions-in-force/ restructuring actions and performance management (including disciplinary action and performance improvement plans). The LS NA LER Spec partners with people leaders, the enterprise North America Labor & Employment Center of Excellence (LER COE), and the broader HR function. The role manages a high‑volume of assigned LER cases and performances ad hoc consultations with people leaders specific to one or more designated OpCos as well as across the Life Sciences platform in North America. The role acts as the primary liaison between the designated LS OpCos in North America and the enterprise LER COE. This position reports to the Manager, Labor and Employee Relations and is a and is part of the Employee Relations team and will be fully USA Remote role. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: • Serve as the primary advisor for employee relations matters across North America, including performance management, disciplinary actions, leaves, grievances, investigations, and separations. • Conduct and manage workplace investigations, identify root causes, and recommend appropriate corrective actions. • Partner with managers, HR, and the North America Labor & Employee Relations COE to ensure consistent and compliant application of policies, procedures, and employment laws. • Coach and develop people leaders to effectively address employee relations issues and improve leadership capability. • Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of employee relations policies, procedures, toolkits, and standard work. The essential requirements of the job include : • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in Employee Relations, Labor Relations, HR Business Partnering, Employment Law, or a related HR discipline. • Demonstrated experience handling a broad range of employee relations matters, including high-volume and complex case management. • Strong knowledge of U.S. labor and employment laws and employee relations best practices. • Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, influence stakeholders, and resolve issues effectively in a matrixed environment. • Strong analytical, communication, and coaching skills Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: • Ability to travel up to 15% Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting employee and labor relations matters in Canada and/or Puerto Rico. • Experience supporting manufacturing, laboratory, or other operational environments. • Experience working in unionized workplaces. Within Danaher Life Sciences, we offer a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info . Within Danaher Life Sciences we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working within Danaher Life Sciences can provide. The annual salary range for this role is $110,000 - $125,000 . This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. At Danaher, we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Danaher can provide. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. #LI-PJ1 Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit www.danaher.com . Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The U.S. EEO posters are available here . For candidates who are based outside of New York City or who are applying for roles outside of New York City, for more information about conditions of any job offer please click here We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com .