Campus Human Resources Director

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off + holidays

Diversity and inclusion culture

Job summary

Catalent Pharma Solutions seeks a Campus Human Resources Director to lead the HR function for the Kansas City campus, partnering with site leadership to drive organizational effectiveness and culture. The role oversees talent management, engagement, compensation, and HR systems to support business goals.

The position requires building high‑performing teams, driving change, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. It is Monday–Friday, 100% onsite at Kansas City, MO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in an HR leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Represent HR in campus Site Leadership Teams and guide talent agenda.
• Oversee organizational design to align with strategic plans.
• Lead talent planning, recruitment, and performance management.
• Drive engagement initiatives and coaching for leaders.
• Ensure HR processes and compliance across the campus.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

HR analytics

People development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Job description

Catalent’s Kansas City facility is home to our Oral & Specialty Drug Delivery, Biologics Analytical Services and Clinical Supply Services businesses.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Campus Human Resources Director to join our team and lead the HR function across our campus. In this role, you will partner with site leadership to drive organizational effectiveness, culture, and business change. You will oversee talent strategies, employee engagement, and HR processes to support business goals. This is a key leadership position focused on building high-performing teams and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace. The HR Campus Director will be responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the Kansas City Site. This role will oversee all aspects of human resources, including talent management, organizational development, employee relations, compensation and benefits, compliance, and HR systems.

Shift: Monday - Fridays, Days, Salaried

Location: Kansas City, MO 100% Onsite

The Role

• Represent HR in campus Site Leadership Teams, driving the talent agenda and providing leadership, coaching, and counsel to site leaders.
• Oversee organizational design in partnership with General Managers to ensure alignment with strategic and financial plans.
• Support leadership in managing organizational changes impacting people and talent, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.
• Lead talent planning, recruitment, retention, performance management, employee relations, and engagement activities.
• Implement and continuously improve HR processes.
• Build high-performing teams through coaching and mentoring leaders.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver projects, programs, and maintain compliance.
• Manage people-related projects and collaborate with the Global HR team.
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with company goals.
• Advise site management on HR issues and provide insights for decision-making.
• Foster a positive company culture that promotes engagement and high performance.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to oversee recruitment and selection processes.
• Partner with Talent Development to implement training and development programs.
• Lead performance management processes, including setting standards and evaluations.
• Manage employee relations, addressing concerns and resolving conflicts fairly.
• Promote diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.
• Partner with Total Rewards on benchmarking and market analysis for equitable compensation.
• Ensure compliance with all employment laws and regulations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures.
• Use HR metrics and analytics to drive data-informed decisions and continuous improvement.

The Candidate Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in an HR leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and data analytics.
• Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent‑sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Master’s degree and HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP).
• Workday experience.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Defined career path with annual performance reviews and feedback process.
• Diverse and inclusive culture.
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.
• Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.
• Community engagement and green initiatives.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life‑saving and life‑enhancing products to patients around the world.

Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market.

Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us.

Join us in making a difference. personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [e-mail]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life‑cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi‑modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life‑enhancing and life‑saving treatments for patients annually.