Human Resource Business Partner

Lonza • Portsmouth, NH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) partners with leaders and employees across Lonza’s Portsmouth site to support talent, engagement, performance, and workforce-planning initiatives. The role helps drive a positive employee experience while aligning business objectives with people strategies. It serves as a trusted advisor to managers and employees and supports organizational effectiveness and site-level HR initiatives.

The HRBP works with business leaders and HR Centers of Excellence to deliver HR programs, support organizational change, and improve employee experience, operational effectiveness, and organizational performance. The position is based in the Portsmouth, New Hampshire office, with a typical Monday-through-Friday onsite schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive human resources experience, including experience supporting business leaders in an HR Business Partner or Generalist capacity.
• Strong understanding of employee relations, performance management, talent development, and workforce planning.
• Experience supporting employees and leaders in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or regulated environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships and effectively influence stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience analyzing HR data and using insights to support business decisions.
• Comfort and effectiveness operating within a complex, matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an aseptic manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• Previous experience supporting GMP-regulated and aseptic operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers and department leaders to advise on employee relations, performance management, talent development, and workforce planning.
• Support organizational changes, team-effectiveness initiatives, and employee-engagement efforts across the site.
• Challenge the business and support organizational improvement initiatives that enhance team and individual effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to support hiring activities and workforce growth plans.
• Assist leaders with talent identification and development through succession planning and career-development discussions.
• Support employee-engagement initiatives and action planning based on employee feedback.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Influence without direct authority, navigate competing priorities, and balance local business needs with broader functional and enterprise objectives.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, and Employee Relations, to deliver HR programs effectively.
• Use HR metrics and reporting to identify trends and provide recommendations to business leaders.
• Support site-wide HR projects and initiatives that improve employee experience, operational effectiveness, and organizational performance.

Benefits

• Performance-related bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level