Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Adare Pharma Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Adare Pharma Solutions is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to support the Philadelphia site and US client groups. You will partner with HR leadership on organizational effectiveness, employee relations, onboarding, culture, change management, performance management, and development.

The role requires a BS/BA and 8+ years of related HR experience, with strong knowledge of employment laws and the ability to navigate a manufacturing environment across shifts.

Qualifications

• 8 years of related HR experience required.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with multiple shifts.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides HR guidance to assigned client managers and employees.
• Identifies capabilities and skills needed to deliver the company’s strategy.
• Handles complex employee relations issues and investigations.
• Works with Talent Acquisition to attract and onboard new employees.
• Develops and communicates HR policies and procedures.
• Monitors staffing levels against budget for the client group.
• Supports onboarding, immigration/sponsorships, and file maintenance.
• Supports employee engagement activities and wellness programs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Oral communication

Excel proficiency

Initiative

Employee relations

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Business

Adare Pharma Solutions is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with locations across North America and Italy. We offer a wide range of manufacturing, packaging, and research and development services. Our clients range from growing biotech firms advancing groundbreaking clinical trials to established pharmaceutical companies producing high volumes of approved, widely used medicines.

By combining top talent from the life sciences industry with modern research and manufacturing technologies, Adare enables clients to deliver potentially lifesaving medicines in more easily consumable formats - particularly for patients such as infants or the elderly. This is the meaning behind “Transforming Drug Delivery – Transforming Lives.”

Our Culture

When it comes to being an employee of Adare, although we are located across multiple countries and come from diverse backgrounds, we work together toward a common purpose. Supported by leadership that is experienced and highly regarded in the industry, we are paving the way for a brighter and better future by attracting top talent from both within and beyond the CDMO space.

In addition to delivering high-quality results for our external clients, we foster a collaborative, client-centric culture internally - one where employees support one another, share knowledge, and encourage each other to bring their best selves to work each day.

Why Come to Adare?

Adare is Private Equity owned and poised for growth. Employees are provided with internal development opportunities to progress within the organization, enhancing their professional skills and industry knowledge through Adare’s investment in their growth.

We offer a variety of fields to embark in, including manufacturing, engineering, quality, chemistry, formulations, analytical research and development, finance, supply chain, sales, marketing, project management, human resources, and environmental health and safety. Our benefits package is highly competitive, offering medical, dental, and vision coverage; a retirement plan with company match, paid time off and company holidays, tuition reimbursement with no waiting period, life insurance, pet insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care), and disability coverage.

Position

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Summary

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for assisting and supporting assigned client groups in the US, mainly supporting the Philadelphia site. This Senior Human Resources Business Partner works in partnership with the HR leadership team, in all facets of human resources including organizational effectiveness, employee relations, onboarding, driving a positive employee culture, change management and communication, performance management, and employee development.

Responsibilities

• Provides HR guidance to assigned client managers and employees.


• Identifies capabilities and skills necessary within the workforce to deliver the company’s strategy.


• Handle complex employee relations issues; perform investigations, take necessary action or escape where appropriate.


• Performs ongoing gap assessments of necessary capabilities and attracts top talent to fill gaps.


• Proactively works with Talent Acquisition to effectively attract and onboard new employees


• Assists in development, implementation, and communicating Human Resources policy and procedures.


• Monitors appropriate staffing levels against budget for assigned client group.


• Communicates HR related topics to managers and employees.


• Responsible for pre-employment activities and onboarding new employees.


• Maintains accurate employee files, immigration/sponsorships, and job descriptions


• Manages employee engagement activities and wellness programs


• Identifies and recommends employee development programs


• Compiles and executes remediation steps on annual Affritive Action Plan.


• Participates and contributes to various project teams and participates in special projects.

Experience, Education, and Skills Required

• BS/BA degree from a four-year accredited university or college; plus 8 years of related experience required.

• Maintains a current knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements impacting the Human Resource Department. Laws may include but are not limited to Civil Rights Act, Title VII, ADEA, Rehabilitation Act, ADA, Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, IRCA, FLSA, and other regulatory Federal, State and Local employment laws.


• Experience Handling Employee Relations issues and performing investigations


• Knowledge of talent management, organizational effectiveness (organizational development a plus), performance management, compensation, benefits, staffing, employment laws and regulations.


• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with multiple shifts


• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with the ability to present ideas in a compelling way; and communicate with tact and diplomacy when dealing with employees on confidential matters.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office including advanced skills in Excel.


• Must possess the ability to take initiative to complete assignments and job responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Adare Pharma is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status.