Associate Director Human Resources

LOCATION:  You will need to be based out of one of the following locations: Philadelphia PA. Madison WI, Hudson OH, or Waltham MA – (hybrid 8 days per month in the office)

OVERVIEW

You will work closely with the Directors of HR to lead the development and execution of a human capital strategy in partnership with the BU leaders and their leadership teams.  You will translate business need into human capital strategy to support business direction and implement it operationally.  In addition to building relationships and developing an understanding of the business, this role collaborates with a team of HR functional experts in Centers of Excellence (CoE’s) to translate business needs into human capital solutions designed to support the achievement of enterprise or business area goals.  This is an individual contributor role.

You are accountable for the performance and results of multiple related departments or areas that provide the human resources business partnering function. Provides leadership and guidance to managers, supervisors, and/or high level professionals based on organizational goals, company direction, general policies and management guidance.  You  will assist with the direction of designing, implementing and monitoring a variety of human resource programs.  You will be accountable and plan for long-term human resource needs and trends in partnership with business management. Develops departmental plans, including business, production, operational and/or organizational priorities. Controls resources and contributes to policy formation. You will develop  implement new projects, policies, and procedures to meet goals contributing to the development of HR functional strategy.

RESPONSBILITIES

You will have the following key responsibilities:

• Provide human resources subject matter expertise to the Health division BU’s in their remit.
• Analyze pertinent HR data, metrics, and trends to provide insights and recommendations to leadership to help drive their business decisions.
• Develop and implement complex HR programs/projects that align to HR goals and support the strategic objectives of the business. 
• Support talent management processes through active leadership, coaching, recruiting and organizational development activity including performance reviews, talent reviews, training, and cultivation of new leaders through the use of available programs and tools.
• Develop “trusted advisor” relationships with key business partners and ensure effective communication with executives and managers across the company to ensure proper focus on HR issues. 
• Contribute expert knowledge with strong influencing and coaching skills for leaders and managers on handling a variety of workplace issues and concerns.
• Provide expert leadership for human resources programs for various areas of HR management including Performance Management, Employee Relations, Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Organizational Re-design, and Change Management working within a complex organization to find creative solutions.
• Partner with HR COEs such as Talent Acquisition, Compensation and Benefits, Talent Development and HR Operations to address talent, organizational development, employee relations and compensation and benefits issues affecting division.
• Devlop and deliver presentations for broad audiences including executive leaders. Confidently communicate complex ideas (internally and externally) and persuades senior level to adopt a different point of view.
• Partner with business leaders to drive optimal organizational structure, content of jobs, establishment of performance standards. 
• Leads year end processes as it relates to total rewards.  Communicates and trains senior leaders on company guidance by country.  Ensure desired behaviors are identified and reinforced in total reward and professional development programs to reward results and drive better business outcomes.
• Stay informed about global laws, regulations, and trends to ensure that the company’s policies and programs conform to these and are competitive.  Advise the business on regulatory employment law in partnership with Market HR in countries supported.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices, identifying areas of improvement, recommending, and implementing those best practices to support the corporate goals and development.
• Participates in global taskforces (within HR and the business) to drive and evolve talent solutions (DEI, Retention, Recognition, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business, Organizational Development or related field

Experience:  Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience