HR Partner, Healthcare

EMD Serono, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Retirement Contributions

Other Perquisites

Job summary

EMD Serono, Inc. in Boston is seeking an experienced HR Partner to provide consistent, high‑quality people support across the organization. You will collaborate with the Head of HR and HRBP team to coordinate operations, support managers, and implement programs in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in HR, strong US employment law knowledge, and excellent communication. Onsite work at least 3 days/week with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR in generalist HR or HR operations.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices and employment laws in the United States.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Clear, responsive, and professional communication skills.
• Practical problem-solving skills and a service-oriented approach.
• Ability to build effective relationships with employees, managers, and HR stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first point of contact for routine HR questions, directing complex matters to the appropriate HRBP.
• Support employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, promotions, leaves, recruitment and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Prepare HR reports, presentations, and people data for the HRBP team.
• Coordinate HR processes such as performance cycles, organizational changes, workforce planning, and engagement activities.
• Support the delivery of HR policies and procedures.
• Assist with employee relations administration, documentation, and case tracking under HRBP guidance.
• Partner with Centers of Excellence and other HR teams to resolve issues efficiently.
• Contribute to and drive HR projects, process improvements, audits, and compliance activities.
• Handle sensitive employee information with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Act as a trusted advisor and advocate for employees, fostering a positive workplace culture.

Skills

HR generalist experience

US employment laws

Onboarding & lifecycle

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Serono.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role

As a HR Partner, you will play a crucial role in providing consistent, high quality people support across the organization. You will work closely with the Head of HR and HR Business Partner team to coordinate operations, support employee and managers needs and help implement programs in a fast-paced, proactive and highly collaborative environment.

Your Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Serve as a first point of contact for routine HR questions, directing complex matters to the appropriate HRBP.
• Support employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, promotions, leaves, recruitment and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Prepare HR reports, presentations, and people data for the HRBP team.
• Coordinate HR processes such as performance cycles, organizational changes, workforce planning, and engagement activities.
• Support the delivery of HR policies and procedures.
• Assist with employee relations administration, documentation, and case tracking under HRBP guidance.
• Partner with Centers of Excellence and other HR teams to resolve issues efficiently.
• Contribute to and drive HR projects, process improvements, audits, and compliance activities.
• Handle sensitive employee information with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Act as a trusted advisor and advocate for employees, fostering a positive workplace culture.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR in generalist HR or HR operations.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices and employment laws in the United States.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Clear, responsive, and professional communication skills.
• Practical problem-solving skills and a service-oriented approach.
• Ability to build effective relationships with employees, managers, and HR stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proven track record of influencing and driving change within an organization.

Location

Onsite – Boston, minimum 3 days per week. Must be US based.

Travel

<15%; International and Domestic

Pay range for this position

$114,300.00 - $171,500.00

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.

What we offer

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!