Senior Director, HR Business Partner

Cytel; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytel is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support senior executives and their teams in a global environment. You will join the HR Leadership Team and Business Unit leaders, shaping and delivering HR solutions aligned with growth goals.

You will coach leaders, influence across all levels, and drive change management across global programs while leveraging HR analytics to measure impact and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 10+ years of experience as an HR generalist or in related roles.
• Proven track record partnering with senior executive management in global, high-growth environments.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Experience in CRO/pharma or related industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as HR Business Partner to one or more business units, aligning people strategy with business goals.
• Lead delivery of people programs in partnership with COE and HR teams.
• Coach senior leaders and influence across all levels of leadership.
• Coordinate matrix HR teams including ER, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Payroll, and HR Operations.
• Lead change management for global HR programs, reorganizations, M&A, and transitions.
• Leverage HR analytics to inform strategic decisions and measure program effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and relevant regulations.

Skills

Strategic partnership

Leadership

Change management

HR analytics

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Presentation skills

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office 365

Oracle HCM

Job description

Exciting growth and impact opportunity on a newly forming HR Business Partner team in a strong organization with clear growth potential. We are seeking a solution-oriented and strategic HR Business leader to support senior executives and their teams in a global environment. You will be part of both the HR Leadership Team and Business Unit leadership teams and will have the opportunity to construct, implement and measure HR solutions specific to business needs and growth achievement, and you will be part of a dynamic and evolving team where your ability to contribute as a leader is welcome.

• Operate as the HR Business Partner and leadership team member to one or more assigned business units to ensure that people strategy is aligned with business strategy and adds impact and value to the business
• Lead implementation and delivery of all people strategy and programs in partnership with COE leaders and teams for assigned business units
• Provide coaching and thought partnership to wide variety of needs across multiple leadership teams; influence across all leadership, management and employee levels
• Manage and ensure collaboration of matrix team including center of excellence partners from across HR and the broader organization. (e.g. employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, finance, payroll, HR operations, legal etc.)
• Lead and manage activities and communications related to change management based on new global HR programs, reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions to ensure smooth transitions and minimal disruption to business operations.
• Utilize HR analytics to inform strategic decisions and measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives
• Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws and regulations
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 10+ years of experience as an HR generalist or a combination of generalist and specialist experience
• Proven success of partnering with senior executive management teams in mid to large, early stage and/or high growth global environments
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Detail oriented with a demonstrated ability to lead the big picture strategy as well as the detailed execution path
• Working knowledge of local and relevant employment legislation
• Experience working in global teams with demonstrated ability to lead and influence at all levels of the organization High level of integrity, confidentiality and discretion
• Excellent problem-solving, judgement and decision-making skills within nuanced and confidential situations
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
• Expert knowledge of MS Office 365 tools, experience with Oracle HCM preferred
• Experience in CRO, pharmaceutical or similar related industries preferred

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