Director, People Business Partner
About The Position
At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities. Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem. Overview: The Director, People Business Partner (PBP) plays a pivotal role in bridging business objectives with employee strategies within our Medical Capability Area and across Real Chemistry. This position supports a large team with both a significant US presence and a growing global footprint. The Director serves as a strategic advisor to business leadership as well as a collaborator within the broader People team. Applicants within a reasonable commuting distance to Carmel, IN. must be prepared to work on a hybrid basis with a minimum expectation of two days per week in the office. Candidates in the Chicago area must be willing to commute to the Carmel, IN monthly.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- At least 7 year’s progressive experience in HR/People roles with a solid understanding of best practices and employment laws.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Partnership: Provide strategic and tactical guidance to align workforce planning, talent management, and organizational design with business goals.
- Collaborate with business leadership in planning sessions, financial reviews, and staffing discussions.
- Leverage CoEs and internal experts to support the Medical CA people strategy.
- Employee Relations & Retention: Address employee relations issues, ensure compliance with policies and laws, and collaborate with HR Operations, legal teams, and managers.
- Implement employee retention strategies to enhance engagement and recognize achievements.
- Foster a positive organizational culture aligned with company values.
- Talent Management: Conduct talent assessments to identify high-potential employees andfacilitate talent reviews and succession planning to build a strong internal pipeline for critical roles.
- Collaborate with L&D CoE to develop training programs that enhance skills and performance.
- Performance Management: Guide managers in setting objectives, conducting appraisals, and providing feedback.
- Implement performance improvement plans and support organizational change initiatives.
- HR Insights and Technology: Utilize HR metrics and analytics for data-driven decision-making related to talent planning and retention.
- Present insights and recommendations on HR activities to senior management.
- Leverage emerging relevant technologies to enhance employee experience and efficiencies.
- Compensation and Benefits: Work with the Total Rewards CoE to ensure competitive and fair compensation strategies.
Benefits
- Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region.
- Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future.
- Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning.
- Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com .
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
