Associate Director, HRBP, R&D

Legend Biotech US • Somerset, NJ

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

Legend Biotech is seeking Associate Director, HRBP, R&D as part of the Human Resources team based in Somerset, NJ.
Role Overview
The HR Business Partner will be part of Legend’s global HR organization, reporting into the HR Business Partner Head for respective Business Units. The individual will act as a trusted advisor to leaders in the R&D Organization to drive business success through people-focused solutions. This individual will focus on talent management, workforce planning, organizational design, employee experience, change management and advancing people strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field required.
• 7+ years of HR experience as an HR Business Partner in R&D is required; experience in Pharmaceutical or biotech industry is highly preferred
• Understanding of HR legal compliance requirements and understanding of HR programs relative to support of business objectives required
• Expert level experience in employee relations
• Proven ability and strong influencing skills, decision making, and resilience
• Strong interpersonal, writing, communication, organizational, project management and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a changing environment and help lead others through the phases of change
• Proficient in Microsoft suite, Smartsheet
• Proficient in HRIS, Workday is highly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certified preferred.
• experience in Pharmaceutical or biotech industry is highly preferred
• Proficient in HRIS, Workday is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support Legend’s strategic objective and growth trajectory
• Translate business needs into HR solutions that drive performance and engagement.
• Identify critical capabilities and lead initiatives to build a future-ready workforce.
• Provide guidance to leaders on HR matters, including talent management, organizational design, and change management
• Leverage data insights to support workforce planning, and identify trends, inform decision-making, and track HR metrics
• Be the first point of escalation for leaders on people related topics, providing expert advice, guidance and support (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions, etc.)
• Collaborate with Talent Development and Talent Acquisition teams to execute talent strategy, focusing on developing internal talents, and succession planning for key positions
• Partner with other HR Business Partners and HR CoEs to lead change management initiatives in support of transformation and growth initiatives.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR COE’s to develop HR-related solutions, programs and policies and measure effectiveness of HR initiatives.
• Partner with Total Rewards, Talent Acquisitions and other functions on strategies to attract, develop and retain top talent.
• Mitigate organizational risk through proactive employee relations, conflict resolution and policy management.
• Champion Legend’s values and culture, fostering an inclusive and high-performance environment.
• Contribute to and influence decisions on headcount planning, team structures, etc.
• Recommend and co-lead changes in org structure/design
• Authority to advise and sometimes make final calls on employee relations issues, disciplinary actions. Able to determine when to escalate matter to Legal
• Input on compensation proposal for internal/external offers based on comp data and internal equity

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one.
• We offer eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays.
• Additional voluntary benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• We also provide voluntary commuter benefits, family planning and care resources, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees