Senior HR Business Partner

Lonza; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Career growth

Technology tools

401(k) matching

Mentoring

Ethical practices

Job summary

Lonza in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to provide strategic leadership and guidance to the site’s business client group, shaping high-performing teams and a thriving workplace culture.

You will partner with site leadership to execute people plans, oversee succession, performance management, and develop talent pipelines, while collaborating with recruiters and HR colleagues to meet business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR Management or related field; master’s degree or HR certification preferred.
• Extensive experience in progressive HR roles with a business partner focus.
• Proven experience leading complex HR initiatives such as growth ramp-ups and change management.
• Strong ability to think strategically while executing tactical HR initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Site Leadership Team to execute site-wide people plans and large-scale change initiatives.
• Oversee succession planning, performance management, and career development strategies.
• Collaborate with recruiters on targeted hiring strategies to meet business goals.
• Develop engagement strategies to enhance employee engagement and culture.
• Manage site HR administration (Payroll, Total Rewards, Mobility) for day-to-day support.
• Build networks across the global HR ecosystem to align local efforts with wider objectives.
• Monitor HR effectiveness by tracking metrics and driving continuous improvement.

Skills

HR strategy development

Talent management

Employee engagement

Talent acquisition

Organizational design

Project management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR Management or related field

Job description

Senior HR Business Partner

Location: On-site, Portsmouth, NH.

The Senior HR Business Partner will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and guidance to the business client group ensuring the successful development of high performing teams and great workplace culture. In addition, this role will also work on strategic site level people initiatives to deliver organizational transformation and change initiatives for the Portsmouth site.

What you will get:

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Supportive leadership and mentoring.
• Commitment to ethical and sustainable practices.

Access to our full list of global benefits: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do:

• Partner with the Site Leadership Team to execute site-wide people plans, organizational design, and large-scale change management initiatives.
• Oversee succession planning, performance management, and career development strategies to build a robust internal talent pipeline.
• Collaborate with recruiters to implement targeted hiring strategies and attract external talent to meet business goals.
• Develop engagement and development strategies to enhance employee engagement (measured by Glint platform) and promote a positive workplace culture.
• Manage site HR administration (e.g., Payroll, Total Rewards, Mobility) to ensure seamless day-to-day employee support.
• Build strong networks across the global HR ecosystem to align local efforts with broader business objectives.
• Monitor HR effectiveness by tracking key metrics to drive continuous improvement and execute site-level strategic projects.

What we are looking for:

• Extensive experience in progressive HR roles, with a significant portion spent in a business partner capacity.
• A Bachelor’s degree in HR Management or a related field; a master’s degree or HR certification is preferred.
• Proven experience leading complex HR initiatives such as growth ramp-ups, employee engagement, and change management.
• Expertise in HR strategy development, talent management, employee engagement, talent acquisition, and organizational design.
• Experience adapting global HR processes and systems to meet the specific needs of local sites.
• Strong ability to think strategically while executing tactical HR initiatives that drive measurable outcomes.
• Excellent project management skills and data analysis abilities with a demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally for successful results.

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—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.