Associate HR Director

IQVIA•Durham, NC

6d•$84,100 - $234,100

About The Position

The Associate HR Director supports and guides less experienced HR team members in their day-to-day operational roles and helps continuously improve the HR function by developing and implementing HR programs in an assigned geography or business line. In an HR Business Partner capacity, the role provides expertise, support, and advice to assigned management teams, with guidance, whether locally, regionally, globally, or by function. The role partners with HR specialist functions and Centers of Excellence, manages budgets and expenses, and leads implementation of HR projects and process improvements. It supports management through coaching and counseling, advises on people-management matters, and helps ensure HR delivery adds business value. The position also contributes to change-management efforts and provides reports and analyses requested by senior management.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience within an HR function as a generalist or in a combination of generalist and specialist roles, including experience working with senior or executive management teams.
Sound knowledge of local and relevant employment legislation.
Strong knowledge of CRO, CSO, pharmaceutical, or other related business industries.
Excellent leadership skills within a team environment.
Excellent problem-solving, sound judgment, and decision-making skills.
Excellent presentation skills.
Expert coaching and counseling skills.
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office and HRIS applications.
Organization and project-management skills.
Effective influencing skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and very good interpersonal skills.
Very high degree of discretion and confidentiality.
Good attention to detail.
Ability to work in a matrix environment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Professional HR accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop strong and effective team relationships with HR specialist functions and Centers of Excellence, such as HRPSC and Finance PSC.
Manage budget and expenses within assigned budget allocations.
Lead implementation of projects and process-improvement activities related to employment legislation, HR systems, practices, procedures, and compliance.
Lead implementation of projects and process-improvement activities for the day-to-day development of redesigned and new local and global HR initiatives.
Provide HR partnering, management coaching, and counseling.
Act as a business partner to assigned business areas and ensure HR delivery adds value to the business.
Provide input and assist with or lead change-management efforts involving reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, and transfers, ensuring compliance with local legislation.
Provide reports and analyses as requested by senior management.
Provide advice and guidance on people management, absenteeism, workforce planning, talent development, and talent management.