Associate Director, HR Business Partner

Position: Associate Director, Human Resources Business Partner, Commercial
 

Position Summary

The Associate Director, HRBP will provide proactive and strategic HR leadership and consultation to sales, field-based and home office teams within the Commercial organization.  He/She/They will play an integral role in building best-in-class teams and aligning our people strategies with key business strategies while ensuring the organization attracts, develops and retains high quality talent and maintains a positive and effective culture.  This position will report directly to the Executive Director, HRBP for Commercial. 

Primary duties will include:

• Supporting the business to effectively develop, retain and recognize talent across client groups to achieve strategic and operational objectives 
• Acting as an internal consultant to leaders, managers, and employees providing coaching and advice on a range of organizational and change issues
• Defining and implementing value-added HR strategies and solutions
• Building strong partnerships with the HR Centers of Excellence (COE) functions such as Compensation, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Development to roll out corporate-wide programs and ensure client’s needs are understood and met
• Coaching clients and working with other HR partners to manage and address complex employee relations issues, including: performance management, corrective actions, leaves of absence, complaint investigation and resolution, and employment separation
• Partnering with clients and HR COE functions to implement and manage human resources processes, including: 
  • Annual performance management process including performance assessment, calibration and compensation planning
  • Goal setting
  • Job analysis and evaluation to determine job level, base salary and career ladders
  • Promotion process and criteria
  • Workforce planning and implementation
  • Succession Planning and Talent Review
  • Individual Development Planning
  • Biannual Pulse Survey
• Partnering with Talent Acquisition to conduct interviews and assess candidate selection for key management and senior level positions

Skills and Required Qualifications:

• Credible and savvy human resources professional who will be acknowledged as a trusted advisor and functional expert to senior management

• Self-motivated, self-confident individual who is comfortable operating with minimal direction and who thrives in a dynamic environment as a leader influencing change and transformation

• Demonstrated ability to build credibility among senior management and peers to gain commitment and support for major initiatives while placing company’s interests first

• An individual of unquestioned integrity who will be viewed as trustworthy – both within the company and externally

• Mission-driven individual with strong levels of perseverance; works toward both individual and team goals

• Demonstrated ability to be involved at various levels and willingness to “roll up one’s sleeves” to do whatever it takes to drive results; not hindered by protocol or process.

• A compelling communicator with all levels of staff

• A creative problem solver, willing to put forth unconventional ideas to solve business challenges 

• Keen attention to detail

• Strong computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

·         Bachelor’s Degree required

·         10+ years of progressive HR experience

·         Experience in high-growth/fast paced environments preferred

·         Prior experience in biotech/pharma strongly preferred

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $150,000 to $168,000. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual performance pay bonus.  Exact compensation may vary based on skills, training, knowledge, and experience. Alkermes offers a competitive benefits package.  Additional details can be found on our careers website: www.alkermes.com/careers#working-here