Associate Director Human Resources (on-site, Memphis, TN)

Charles River Laboratories • Memphis, TN

247d • $125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Associate Director Human Resources (HR) is responsible for consulting with employees and leaders company-wide to identify, implement and maintain a high degree of engagement, retention and productivity in the workforce and ensure HR operational excellence. The SM/AD HR is responsible for both strategic and on the ground tactical human resources support that is aligned to Charles River Laboratories (CRL) policies and guidelines, business initiatives, and achieve both short- and long-term organizational objectives. This is a people leader position and may supervise HR Generalist(s)/Business Partner(s), Specialist(s), and/or contractor(s). Position will work on-site at the Memphis, TN Charles River location.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Human Resources or related field.
• 7 years minimum related experience.
• SPHR preferred.
• Ability to perform complex analysis, and excellent communication skills required.
• Presentation skills preferred.

Nice To Haves

• SHRM, HRCA or other accredited certification.
• Prior experience leading teams or individuals.

Responsibilities

• Partner and consult with leaders to support and execute on the overall people strategy.
• Proactively support leadership with recommendations on strategic levers including org designs, workforce planning, talent development, talent reviews, reduction in forces, site closures, talent assessments, development programs, etc.
• Participate as an active member of the function's leadership team to drive the key people decisions and strategies.
• Partner with key stakeholders such as Global Talent Management, Global Compensation, Global Talent Acquisition, HR for HR to help drive consistency and streamline best practices.
• Leverage data to effectively guide business leaders in the execution of business strategies.
• Work closely with management and employees to maintain positive working relationships, build morale and engagement and increase productivity.
• Build trust and credibility to effectively provide coaching and mentoring to all levels of leaders including performance management, corrective coaching, and retention of staff.
• Promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Support recognition efforts to drive retention of critical talent within the local site.
• Conduct effective, thorough and objective HR investigations, providing guidance and counsel to employees and managers with work-related, disciplinary and performance issues.
• Stay current and knowledgeable of state and federal employment laws; immigration processes; etc.
• Lead and drive local Engagement pulse survey participation, communication, and action planning with leaders.
• Provide people leadership for direct reports.
• Support a culture of development by providing timely feedback, coaching, and engaging in individual development discussions.
• Lead and drive critical HR programs within the function - performance management, bonus, merit and equity planning and talent reviews.
• Drive critical HR projects and programs that support the overall people strategy.

Benefits

• Bonus/incentives based on performance.
• 401K.
• Paid time off.
• Stock purchase program.
• Health and wellness coverage.
• Employee and family wellbeing support programs.
• Work life balance flexibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree