Senior HR Business Partner

Norstella; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 103,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare consulting firm is looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to align HR initiatives with business objectives for the Commercial Global organization. This role involves providing strategic support on organizational design, talent management, and collaborating with leadership to drive effectiveness. Candidates should have at least 8 years of HR experience and possess strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits

401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

Open Vacation Policy

Qualifications

• 8+ years of HR experience, 5 as HR Business Partner.
• Experience in a high-growth commercial organization.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Align HR initiatives with business objectives.
• Provide expertise in organizational design and talent management.
• Manage change initiatives and support organizational growth.

Skills

Data analysis and insights

Verbal and written communication

Leadership and stakeholder engagement

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR Management or related

Job description

About the Job

We are looking for a talented and passionate Senior HR Business Partner to join the Norstella team and support our dynamic Commercial Global organization. This person will be a strategic partner to the business, working with them to develop and implement plans that align with organizational goals to increase effectiveness and efficiency for the Commercial organization. They will work closely with Commercial leadership to advise on all aspects of HR, including talent management, employee development, and other talent initiatives.

About Norstella

At Norstella, our mission is simple: to help our clients bring life‑saving therapies to market quicker—and help patients in need. Founded in 2022, but with history going back to 1939, Norstella unites best-in-class brands to help clients navigate the complexities at each step of the drug development life cycle —and get the right treatments to the right patients at the right time.

Each Organization (Citeline, Evaluate, MMIT, Panalgo, The Dedham Group) Delivers Must‑have Answers For Critical Strategic And Commercial Decision‑making. Together, Via Our Market‑leading Brands, We Help Our Clients:

• Citeline – accelerate the drug development cycle
• Evaluate – bring the right drugs to market
• MMIT – identify barrier to patient access
• Panalgo – turn data into insight faster
• The Dedham Group – think strategically for specialty therapeutics

By combining the efforts of each organization under Norstella, we can offer an even wider breadth of expertise, cutting‑edge data solutions and expert advisory services alongside advanced technologies such as real‑world data, machine learning and predictive analytics.

As one of the largest global pharma intelligence solution providers, Norstella has a footprint across the globe with teams of experts delivering world class solutions in the USA, UK, The Netherlands, Japan, China and India.

Job Description

The Senior HR Business Partner will serve as a strategic partner to the Commercial Global organization, aligning HR initiatives with business objectives and driving organizational effectiveness.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Provide global strategic support and expertise to the whole Commercial Business Unit on organizational design, talent management, change management, and workforce planning.
• Collaborate with business unit leaders to provide guidance on organizational and people related strategies.
• Partner with Commercial Leaders to build and engage high performing teams.
• Engage with finance to ensure close alignment on headcount and compensation.
• Support growth and organizational changes by partnering with leadership and talent acquisition on hiring needs and strategies.
• Collaborate with the talent acquisition team to ensure effective hiring processes.
• Identify training and coaching needs for employees and managers within the business unit.
• Advise leadership on succession planning across the organization.
• Review the sales policies, processes, rewards and recognition schemes to benchmark and implement the best practices.
• Manage change initiatives ensuring appropriate communication and support is provided to managers and employees.
• Participate and drive the talent review process in collaboration with managers and leadership.
• Support and coach managers on performance management techniques including goal setting, performance appraisals and giving feedback.
• Align with Talent Management team to roll out people processes around performance management, compensation, development, etc.
• Active involvement in supporting and implementing global HR initiatives.
• Utilize data and analytics to develop and implement solutions.
• Present reports on metrics, trends and other data relevant to HR.
• Perform ad‑hoc work and special projects as necessary, to support the growth and retention of talent.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Business Administration or related degree
• At least 8 years of HR experience with at least 5 years’ experience performing HR Business Partner responsibilities
• Prior experience providing HR support to a commercial/sales organization, at a high‑growth company
• Ability to analyze data, generate insights and provide recommendations
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong working knowledge of local labor laws and HR practices
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new Norstella initiatives and needs
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, multicultural environment
• Dedicated to upholding Norstella’s high‑quality standards and customer service focus
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dental & Vision Benefits
• Basic Life and AD&D Benefits
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Short & Long‑Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Open Vacation Policy & Company Holidays

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $135,000 to $155,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Norstella is an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), marital or domestic partner status, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.

Location

United States (Remote)