Director, People Services

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 169,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd in Princeton, NJ seeks a Director of People Services to lead strategy, governance, and transformation across HR operations. You will shape a hybrid service model balancing internal capabilities, automation, and outsourcing while partnering with HR Business Partners, COEs, HRIS, IT, and business leaders.

You will drive workforce administration, data analytics, and employee experience improvements, with a focus on scalable, efficient service delivery and continuous

Qualifications

• 10+ years in HR Operations or service delivery leadership.
• Experience with HR shared services and Outsourcing governance.
• Proven ability to lead transformation and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern the People Services operating model.
• Lead service delivery for HR operations and employee lifecycle support.
• Oversee vendor governance, outsourcing, and cost management.
• Develop data dashboards and KPIs with Workforce Intelligence.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives.
• Lead people development and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

HR Operations

Shared Services

People Services

Service Delivery

Workday

ServiceNow

Vendor Management

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Equivalent experience

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Job description

**Job Summary**The People Services function delivers consistent, high-quality employee support while driving operational effectiveness and continuous improvement across the employee experience. The Director, People Services provides strategic and operational leadership for the department, with responsibility for service delivery, governance, operational excellence, and the continued evolution of People Services capabilities to meet the needs of employees and the business. This role is responsible for defining and executing a modern hybrid service delivery model that balances internal capability, digital solutions, and strategic outsourcing. The Director will oversee service delivery, workforce administration, vendor governance, knowledge management and process excellence while partnering closely with HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, HRIS, IT, and business leaders. The role will also play a key leadership role in evaluating and expanding operational support capabilities across HR Operations. The successful candidate will bring a combination of strategic leadership, operational excellence, workforce administration expertise, service delivery management, and transformation experience, with a strong focus on employee experience, continuous improvement, and organizational agility. **Key Responsibilities** **People Services Strategy & Governance** * Define and execute the People Services operating model strategy, ensuring alignment with business and HR priorities.* Lead the evolution of the People Services department through process standardization, operational excellence, automation, and technology enablement.* Establish governance frameworks and service delivery standards across People Services.* Evaluate and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and service quality.* Partner with HR leadership to develop future-state service delivery capabilities and operating models.**Service Delivery & Operations*** Provide leadership and oversight for People Services operations team supporting employees, managers, HR Business Partners, and Centers of Excellence.* Ensure effective delivery of workforce administration, employee lifecycle support, employee inquiries, and operational services.* Oversee service performance, service levels, operational metrics, and employee experience measures.* Establish and maintain service delivery governance, quality controls, and continuous improvement processes.* Drive service consistency and operational excellence across supported services.**Workforce Administration*** Oversee workforce administration processes including employee lifecycle transactions, position management, organizational changes, workforce data management, and reporting.* Ensure data integrity and process compliance across all workforce administration activities.* Partner with HRIS and IT to improve workflows, automation, and service delivery capabilities.* Establish governance and accountability for operational processes and controls.* Partner with COEs to identify, assess, and transition appropriate operational activities to the People Services team in support of a scalable, efficient, and consistent service delivery model.**Vendor Strategy & Governance*** Lead strategy, governance, and performance management of People Services vendors and outsourcing partners.* Evaluate opportunities to optimize vendor relationships, service delivery models, and associated costs.* Monitor service delivery performance, contractual obligations, service levels, and operational outcomes.* Support sourcing decisions related to insourcing, outsourcing, automation, and service delivery optimization.**Data, Analytics & Insights*** Partner with the Workforce Intelligence team to define and leverage meaningful dashboards, KPIs, and operational insights that support a metrics-driven service delivery organization.* Collaborate with Workforce Intelligence to identify reporting needs and translate workforce administration and service delivery data into actionable insights.* Leverage data and analytics to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and areas for operational and process improvement.* Champion a culture of data-informed decision making, using insights to improve service delivery, employee experience, and operational effectiveness.**Knowledge Management & Employee Experience*** Establish governance for People Services content, knowledge articles, FAQs, and service support materials.* Ensure information accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance.* Drive self-service adoption and knowledge management maturity.* Continuously improve the employee and manager experience through process simplification and service innovation.**Transformation & Continuous Improvement*** Lead service transformation initiatives focused on automation, AI enablement, workflow optimization, and operational efficiency.* Evaluate emerging technologies and industry best practices to enhance service delivery.* Develop business cases and implementation strategies supporting future-state improvements.* Partner with HRIS, IT, and other stakeholders to identify and implement technology-enabled solutions that improve service delivery, employee experience, and operational efficiency.* Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and innovation.**People Leadership*** Build and develop a high-performing team through effective coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and talent development.* Create career paths and capability-building opportunities across the People Services organization.* Lead organizational change efforts related to service delivery transformation and operating model evolution.* Promote collaboration across HR departments and business stakeholders. **Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.* 10+ years of progressive HR Operations, Shared Services, People Services, or Service Delivery leadership experience.* 5+ years of people leadership experience.* Demonstrated experience leading HR service delivery organizations, shared services functions, or workforce administration operations.* Experience managing outsourced service providers and vendor relationships.* Strong knowledge of workforce administration, employee lifecycle processes, and HR operational best practices.* Experience leading process transformation, operating model redesign, or HR transformation initiatives.* Experience with Workday, ServiceNow, or similar enterprise HR platforms.* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.* Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.**Preferred*** Experience implementing automation, AI-enabled service delivery, HR technology solutions, or employee self-service capabilities.* Experience leading hybrid service delivery models that leverage both internal and outsourced resources.* SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent HR certification.* Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification.**Travel*** Up to 10% travel based on business needs.**Competencies** **Accountability for Results -** Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change. **Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving -** Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business. **Patient & Customer Centricity -** Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders. **Impactful Communication -** Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka. **Respectful Collaboration -** Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals. **Empowered Development -** Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.Minimum $169,222.00 - Maximum $253,000.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.