Senior Manager HR Business Partner
About The Position
Regeneron is seeking a Senior Manager, HR Business Partner (HRBP) to support Technical Operations departments—including Engineering, Automation, Technical Training, and Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)—at its manufacturing sites in Rensselaer, NY. The position reports to the Director, HR Business Partner, Operations. The HRBP develops solutions to business challenges and serves as a strategic advisor to leaders on organizational and people-related matters, linking HR strategy with business strategy. The role partners with HRBPs, HR specialist teams, and stakeholders on workforce planning, talent development, employee relations, performance management, change management, organization design, and employee engagement, helping promote and maintain Regeneron's high-performance culture. The position builds trusted relationships with hourly and salaried employees and leaders across all shifts in departments that may operate 24/7. The HRBP is expected to challenge the status quo, influence technical leaders, adapt in a fast-paced and growing environment, and act as a champion and coach for the business. The role is onsite in Troy, New York, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with additional time required to support the 24/7 workforce.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- At least 8 years of HR experience, including at least 6 years as an HRBP.
- Ability to build trust quickly with employees and leaders at all levels and across shifts.
- Comfort with ambiguity, strong learning agility, and willingness to influence technical leaders.
- Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach.
- Exceptional employee relations skills, including investigations.
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or Master’s degree in HR.
- Experience supporting a manufacturing organization, particularly in 24/7 operations.
- Pharma, biopharma, or biotech experience.
- Strong project management skills.
- Labor relations experience.
Responsibilities
- Advise managers on workforce planning, succession, talent development, and culture.
- Lead complex employee relations cases, including conflicts and investigations, in partnership with Employee Relations and Legal.
- Coach managers and employees on leadership expectations, behaviors, and the Regeneron Way.
- Partner with EH&S leadership on safety culture, including incident follow-up and policy application.
- Work with Learning & Leadership Development to close skill gaps and strengthen technical career pathways.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring needs, screening, interviews, and hiring decisions.
- Partner with Total Rewards on role definition, market pricing, compensation, and recognition.
- Support performance management and calibrations to drive accountability.
- Use HR metrics and survey data to address attrition, engagement, performance, and employee relations trends.
- Support organization design and change management as the sites grow.
- Ensure consistent policy application and lead HR projects through execution.
- Serve as a role model and resource within HR.
Benefits
- Competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, which may include annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits, paid time off, and family support benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
