Senior Director, HR Business Partner (Remote: Boston, Raleigh, Apex-Wilmington)

Cytel • United States,

22d • Remote

About The Position

Cytel is seeking a solution-oriented, strategic HR business leader to support senior executives and their teams in a global environment. The role is part of the HR Leadership Team and business unit leadership teams, and will develop, implement, and measure HR solutions tailored to business needs and growth. This is an opportunity to join a newly forming HR Business Partner team in an organization with growth potential.

The Senior Director will partner with assigned business units to align people strategy with business strategy and deliver people programs in collaboration with HR centers of excellence. The position also provides coaching and strategic partnership to leaders, coordinates matrixed HR and organizational partners, leads change-management activities, uses HR analytics to guide decisions, and ensures compliance with applicable labor laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Must live in the Boston, Raleigh, or Apex-Wilmington areas.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 10 or more years of experience as an HR generalist or a combination of generalist and specialist experience.
• Proven success partnering with senior executive management teams in mid-to-large, early-stage, and/or high-growth global environments.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to lead both big-picture strategy and detailed execution.
• Working knowledge of local and relevant employment legislation.
• Experience working in global teams and demonstrated ability to lead and influence at all organizational levels.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Excellent problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills in nuanced and confidential situations.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in CRO, pharmaceutical, or similar related industries.
• Experience with Oracle HCM.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the HR Business Partner and a leadership team member for one or more assigned business units, aligning people strategy with business strategy and delivering business impact and value.
• Lead implementation and delivery of people strategy and programs for assigned business units in partnership with centers of excellence.
• Provide coaching and thought partnership across varied needs and influence leaders, managers, and employees at all levels.
• Manage collaboration across a matrixed team, including HR centers of excellence and partners in employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, finance, payroll, HR operations, and legal.
• Lead and manage change-management activities and communications related to global HR programs, reorganizations, and mergers and acquisitions to support smooth transitions and minimize business disruption.
• Use HR analytics to inform strategic decisions and measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant labor laws and regulations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive total reward package.
• Employee benefits, supportive policies, and wellbeing initiatives tailored to support employees and their families throughout their careers.

What This Job Offers

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