Human Resource Business Partner

US02 Lonza Biologics Inc.; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching plan

Life insurance and disability

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to partner with site leaders and employees to drive talent, engagement, performance, and workforce planning initiatives.

You will serve as trusted advisor to managers, aligning people strategies with business objectives and ensuring regulatory compliance in a manufacturing environment. This onsite role demands excellent communication, relationship building across functions, and the ability to influence without

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience supporting business leaders in an HR Business Partner or Generalist capacity.
• Strong understanding of employee relations, performance management, talent development, and workforce planning.
• Experience supporting employees and leaders within manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or regulated environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships and effectively influence stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders and employees across the Portsmouth site to support talent, engagement, performance, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, supporting organizational effectiveness and site-level HR initiatives.
• Collaborate with managers and department leaders to provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, talent development, and workforce planning.
• Support organizational changes, team effectiveness initiatives, and employee engagement efforts across the site.
• Challenge the business and support organizational improvement initiatives that enhance team and individual effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to support hiring activities and workforce growth plans.
• Assist leaders in identifying and developing talent through succession planning and career development discussions.
• Promote a positive workplace culture by supporting employee engagement initiatives and action planning based on employee feedback.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Effectively influence without direct authority, navigates competing priorities, and balances local business needs with broader functional and enterprise objectives.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver HR programs effectively.
• Utilize HR metrics and reporting to identify trends and provide recommendations to business leaders.
• Support site-wide HR projects and initiatives that improve employee experience, operational effectiveness, and organizational performance.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Talent development

Workforce planning

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

Human Resource Business Partner Location: This position is based in our Portsmouth, NH office. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday onsite.

What you will get:

• Performance-related bonus.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Paid time off (PTO).

What will you do:

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will partner with leaders and employees across the Portsmouth site to support talent, engagement, performance, and workforce planning initiatives. This role will help drive a positive employee experience while ensuring alignment between business objectives and people strategies. The HRBP will serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, supporting organizational effectiveness and site-level HR initiatives. Partner with managers and department leaders to provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, talent development, and workforce planning. Support organizational changes, team effectiveness initiatives, and employee engagement efforts across the site. Challenge the business and support organizational improvement initiatives that enhance team and individual effectiveness. Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to support hiring activities and workforce growth plans. Assist leaders in identifying and developing talent through succession planning and career development discussions. Promote a positive workplace culture by supporting employee engagement initiatives and action planning based on employee feedback. Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies. Effectively influence without direct authority, navigates competing priorities, and balances local business needs with broader functional and enterprise objectives. Partner with HR Centers of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, and Employee Relations, to deliver HR programs effectively. Utilize HR metrics and reporting to identify trends and provide recommendations to business leaders. Support site-wide HR projects and initiatives that improve employee experience, operational effectiveness, and organizational performance.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience supporting business leaders in an HR Business Partner or Generalist capacity.
• Strong understanding of employee relations, performance management, talent development, and workforce planning.
• Experience supporting employees and leaders within a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or regulated environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships and effectively influence stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience analyzing HR data and utilizing insights to support business decisions.
• Demonstrates a high level of comfort and effectiveness operating within a complex, matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in an aseptic manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• Previous experience supporting GMP-regulated and aseptic operations is a plus.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Every day, our teams across the world work together to turn scientific breakthroughs into life-changing medicines that reach up to 100 million patients a year. Lonza is a place where people can make a unique impact, grow their careers and belong. You will feel at home at Lonza if you:

• Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility
• Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environment
• Are curious, always looking to learn and improve
• Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself
• Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients

Why Lonza:

We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, you will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters. We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow. Join us. Be you.