Mgr, Human Resources

Planet Pharma; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in Naperville, IL is seeking an HR Business Partner leader to align talent strategy with business objectives. You will partner with HR and management to deliver HR programs, investigate complex employee relations issues, and guide leadership on talent actions to improve retention and productivity.

The role requires extensive HR experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and ability to collaborate across HR functions on workforce planning and succession.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 8–10 years HR-related experience required.
• Proven ability to guide leadership and manage complex employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide HRBP leadership partnering with HR and business management to align talent and business strategy.
• Lead investigations and risk management in employee relations with policy alignment.
• Advise leaders on talent strategies to improve morale, retention and productivity.
• Assist in workforce planning, restructures, and succession planning with business leaders.
• Provide day-to-day performance management coaching and guidance.
• Collaborate across HR to deliver value-added services aligned to business goals.
• Participate in special HR projects and mentor junior HR colleagues.
• Support interview and talent selection processes and compensation analysis.
• Analyze trends with clients and COEs to develop HR solutions and policies.

Skills

Project management

Microsoft Office

Facilitation & presentation

Communication & interpersonal skills

Problem solving & analysis

Leadership & influence

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Target PR Range: 38-48/hr DOE

Summary

Applies subject-matter expertise and guidance to advance human resources (HRBL) activities and leadership decision making.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide HRBP leadership by partnering with HR and Business Management to align business strategy and objectives with talent strategy in assigned client groups. Assess, anticipate and deliver HR-related needs or programs with minimum oversight 20%
• Provide HR leadership and oversight for various aspects of the organization’s HR programs Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations that require judgment and risk management in alignment with EW policies and practices, extending to circumstances where policies and practices are not clear. Partner with the legal department as needed/required 20%
• Consult, advise, influence and partner with leadership on talent strategies and actions to build an engaged and high-performing organization. Partner closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention 15%
• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning in partnership with Business leaders and HR Management 10%
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions). 5%
• Develop partnerships across the HR function to assist in the delivery of value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. 5%
• May participate in special projects with guidance from HR Management or Senior HR Professionals 5%
• Provide coaching and guidance to lower level HR business partners 5%
• Participate in the interview/selection of talent in assigned client groups and perform compensation analysis to drive competitive offers 5%
• Analyze complex trends and metrics in partnership with the client group(s), COE’s or Shared Services to develop solutions, programs and policies. 5%

Skills

• Proven successful project management skills
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and human resources systems
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including influencing, consultative, and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
• Extensive knowledge of own area within the organization while contributing to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards
• Extensive understanding of related aspects of human resources processes and/or systems
• Extensive knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Extensive knowledge of local and federal employment laws within own area
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence change
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the organization
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
• Represents leadership on sections of projects within a specific area interfacing with project managers and human resources team
• Consult in project setting within specific sections of human resources area
• Provides human resources leadership to outsourcing partners on a task level
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
• Travel (day and overnight by car, air, train, etc.) will vary. Percentage of time is determined by Management

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience required.
• 8-10 years human resources related experience required.