Director, Human Resources Business Partner

Mercalis•,

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a trusted advisor to the businesses they serve including the business leadership, aligning human resources strategies with business objectives to drive organizational performance, growth, and culture. This role goes beyond traditional HR support by proactively shaping workforce strategy, talent development, and organizational effectiveness. The Director will be primarily responsible working with and under the guidance of SVP HR and key leaders to ensure supporting successful business outcomes for assigned client areas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 10+ years of experience in Human Resources Business Partner position, ideally with at least 5+ years in a leadership role.
Must have experience with transformational change.
Deep understanding of the business unit's goals, industry, and financial drivers. market trends, and regulatory requirements.
Proven experience in supporting a geographically diversified client group population/business
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Must be proficient in HRIS (preferably having experience and/or exposure to Workday)
Ability to synthesize large amounts of data & derive insights to inform business decisions
Working functional knowledge of local legal environments
Proven ability to structure priorities and deliver within high pressure, business critical environments.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical delivery for employee and stakeholder satisfaction.
High degree and knowledge reference to their field of expertise
Ability to manage conflict situations effectively with diplomacy and sensitivity
Excellent listening, organizational (verbal & written) communication skills
Strong work ethic, commitment to quality, & proven follow-through skills. Multitasking talents and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment under changing priorities and demands; Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel) and excellent verbal/written communication & presentation skills; Must be fluent English (written and verbal);
Experience collaborating with HR Business Partners & developing other HR Generalists/team members

Nice To Haves

Experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotech, SaaS and/or similar industries.
Experience designing, implementing & communicating benefits and compensation with US scope
Prefer candidates who can type at least 35 words per minute with 97% accuracy.
Flexibility to travel as needed is preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders to develop and execute people strategies that support organizational goals
Act as a consultant on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management
Translate business needs into scalable HR solutions
Partner with the business on strategies to build bench strength, people continuity plans, and developing the talent within their client groups in partnership with the Talent Management team.
Identify skill gaps and build targeted development initiatives to close those gaps and create career pathways
Drive a performance and accountability-driven culture daily and with the MIT and performance management processes and continuous feedback culture ongoing.
Build talent acquisition strategies for client areas (partnering with TA COE) in order to attract, develop and retain high performing/potential employees
Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement, productivity, and retention
Use data and analytics to inform decisions and measure HR impact
Guide leaders through transformation, restructuring, or growth initiatives
Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance work environment
Provide guidance on complex employee relations issues and led these complex investigations to resolution
Champion company values and culture across the organization
Lead and support change initiatives, ensuring effective communication and adoption
Equip leaders with tools and frameworks to manage change successfully
Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (COEs) such as Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and L&D to ensure alignment of HR strategy and Business goals, to improve talent results, and create a consistent team member experience.
Ensure consistent application of HR policies and practices to ensure competitive and equitable experience.
Work within and partner with the HR team members across the HR Operating model, leveraging HR Service delivery for client areas and ensuring day-to-day inquiries are directed accordingly to increase the speed to result and increased organization effectiveness.
Ensure adherence to labor laws, policies, and ethical standards, mitigate employee relations risks and/or partner with legal and compliance when needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans, including HSA- and FSA-eligible options, with Valeris contributing toward premium costs
Additional health support, including telehealth and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company match on Health Savings Account contributions
Free Basic Life and AD&D coverage equal to your annual earnings, with a minimum of $50,000 and a maximum of $300,000
Company-paid Short-Term Disability coverage, with the option to purchase Long-Term Disability
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% match on the first 5% you contribute, with immediate vesting
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave to support work-life balance
Team members receive nine paid holidays plus two floating holidays
Opportunities for advancement in a company that supports personal and professional growth
A challenging, stimulating work environment that encourages new ideas
Work for a company that values diversity and makes deliberate efforts to create an inclusive workplace
A mission-driven, inclusive culture where your work makes a meaningful impact