Sr HR Country Partner

freseniusmedicalcare; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a senior HR professional in Massachusetts to lead organizational design, change management and employee relations for assigned client groups.

You will drive recruitment strategies, performance management, succession planning, coaching and HR policy interpretation in a highly matrixed environment. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of related HR experience; or a Master’s degree with 3 years' experience; or a PhD without experience.
• SHRM Certification (SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP) is desirable, or a plus.
• Experience in handling complex employee relations issues and HR regulatory knowledge is a plus.
• Must have assessment, presentation, communication, facilitation and influencing skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and confidentiality awareness.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers HR plans for assigned client groups.
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives and processes.
• Investigates and resolves employee relations problems with proactive steps.

Skills

HR consulting

Communication

Facilitation

Influencing

Time management

Project management

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Organization

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree desirable

SHRM Certification desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Provides consultation and problem solving on organizational design and development, change management, recruitment and selection, performance management, employee/managerial development, succession planning, employee relations, training, and policy/procedure interpretations. Operates in a highly matrixed company. Helps ensure alignment between business unit, division and corporate practices.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and administers human resources plans for assigned client groups.
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives and processes.
• Investigates and resolves employee relations problems. Anticipates problems whenever possible, and develops, recommends, and initiates appropriate steps for resolution.
• Recommends new approaches and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Provides coaching, consulting and problem solving in areas including but not limited to recruitment and selection, performance management, leadership, management and employee development, succession planning, employee relations, training and policy/procedure interpretation and implementation.
• May investigate and resolve employee relations issues. Partner with and coach managers and employees through the process. Identify pro-active steps to avoid recurring issues. Consults with management on complex or high-risk issues.
• In accordance with established guidelines, provides managers and supervisors with interpretation and guidance regarding HR policies, legal and compliance matters to ensure fair and consistent application.
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Identifies and determines pro-active steps to avoid recurring issues.
• Track and communicate key HR performance indicators for assigned organization. Determine corrective actions where appropriate.
• May assist in Affimative Action planning and reporting.
• May provide assistance to junior level staff with more complex tasks that require a higher level of understanding of functions.
• Mentor other staff as applicable.
• May represent the Company at employment-related claims hearings with external agencies.
• Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to travel up to 25%.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree required; Advanced Degree desirable

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS

• 5 - 8 years' related experience; or a Master's degree with 3 years' experience; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent directly related work experience.
• SHRM Certification (SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP) is desirable, or a plus.
• Experience in handling complex employee relations issues, knowledge of sound human resources principles as well as the HR regulatory environment is a plus.
• Must have assessment, presentation, communication, facilitation and influencing skills.
• Experience effectively addressing sensitive and/or stressful situations and information with tact, discretion and strict adherence to confidentiality requirements.
• Must possess excellent organizational, teamwork, process and problem solving skills, as well as the ability to multi-task in a changing, highly matrixed environment.
• Demonstrates strong time management and project management skills.
• Broad understanding of employment laws.
• Some experience with organized labor, preferred.
• Strong computer skills with extensive knowledge with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

SALARY

The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. Rate: $100,000 - $140,000

BENEFIT OVERVIEW

Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors