Manager – Human Resources

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Disability accommodations

Job summary

Catalent's Madison facility seeks a Manager – Human Resources to lead HR services, policy alignment, and partner with site leadership. The role covers staffing, compensation, benefits, payroll, compliance, and training to foster a productive workplace.

The position requires at least five years of HR experience, strong knowledge of labor laws, and the ability to build relationships across all levels. Onsite work at Madison, WI with opportunities for growth within Catalent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years (ideally 7+) of broad and progressive HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of HR management concepts and labor laws.
• Customer service orientation with attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships with coworkers at all levels.
• Good judgment, ethics and business acumen.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and office systems.
• Leadership experience at Catalent or related programs may count.
• Must be able to communicate in clear English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and coordination of HR services.
• Align policies, programs, and budgets with staffing, compensation, benefits, training, and compliance.
• Counsel managers and employees on HR issues and organization design.
• Establish and maintain an effective HR partnership with site leaders and HRBPs.
• Implement and administer performance management processes.
• Develop training and development initiatives to meet regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate onboarding and exit processes and manage HR workload.
• Coach and develop HR staff and provide feedback.

Skills

Leadership

HR concepts

Customer service

Relationship building

Business acumen

Office software

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Workday ATS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manager - Human Resources

About Site

Catalent's Madison facility is a state-of-the-art biologics development and manufacturing site focused on delivering advanced solutions for biopharmaceutical products. The site features modern laboratories and flexible manufacturing spaces designed to support a wide range of biologics programs, from early development through commercial production. With cutting-edge technology and a collaborative environment, the Madison location plays a key role in helping customers bring innovative therapies to patients. This dynamic setting offers employees the opportunity to work on impactful projects in a highly specialized and growth-oriented field, fostering both professional development and scientific excellence.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Manager - Human Resources to join our team and support the Biologics business at our Madison, WI site. In this role, you will lead the development, implementation, and coordination of all Human Resources services, including policies, employee relations, performance management, training, compensation, benefits, payroll, compliance, and staffing. You will act as a strategic partner to site leadership, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering a positive, productive work environment. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on both organizational success and employee growth.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
Location: Madison, WI
100% Onsite

The Role

• Ensure alignment of policies, procedures, plans, programs, and budgets in staffing, employee relations, compensation, benefits, training, organizational development, and compliance for Madison.
• Partner with site leadership in strategic planning, providing insight on HR concerns and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Provide counsel to managers and employees on HR issues, organizational structure, and development.
• Establish and maintain an effective HR business partnership with site leaders and HR Business Partners.
• Implement and administer performance management processes to improve productivity.
• Develop training and development initiatives to meet regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Corporate Compensation to implement and administer reward systems.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Facilitate leadership development initiatives, including talent reviews and succession planning.
• Manage onboarding and exit processes.
• Lead and coordinate responsibilities and workload for HR staff.
• Guide team members to improve performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Coach and support direct reports in developing skills and career growth.
• Perform other assigned duties.

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of five years, ideally seven or more years, of broad and progressive experience in human resources.
• Strong knowledge of HR management concepts and labor laws with a consultative, results-oriented approach.
• Superior customer service orientation with strong follow-up skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with coworkers at all levels.
• Good judgment, ethics, professional presence, and strong business acumen.
• Ability to learn unfamiliar principles or techniques quickly with minimal training.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other office systems.
• 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.
• Individual must be able to see, hear, read, and write clear English. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reading of written documents, and use of computer monitor screen, reaching with hands and arms, talking, writing, listening. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, carrying, grasping. Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Must comply with EHS responsibilities.

Preferred Skills & Background

• PHR or SPHR certification.
• Previous people-management experience.
• Exposure to manufacturing within pharmaceutical or related technical industries.
• Experience with Workday Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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 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.

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