P&C Business Partner, Senior

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

SUMMARY:

AGC Biologics is seeking a People & Culture Business Partner (Human Resources) to develop, implement, drive and support People & Culture (P&C) programs and initiatives at our Seattle site.  You will be a member of a performance driven global P&C team and will have strategic and operational responsibilities.
 

The People & Culture Business Partner (P&CBP) will partner with leaders to assess, create, and execute talent solutions that are aligned with business strategy. As an advisor and active partner assigned to business units, the P&CBP will provide coaching, guidance and support to leaders and employees related to People & Culture (Human Resources) policies and practices, performance management, compliance, employee relations, investigations, and employee engagement. As a key member of our P&C team, this position will collaborate with leaders and employees to deliver HR Service and transformational solutions which anticipate, plan and deliver business-focused solutions.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Initiatives and Implementation

  • Shape and drive the implementation of strategic people and culture (P&C) initiatives, aligning them with organizational goals.

  • Partner with leaders to develop and execute P&C strategies focused on talent management, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee engagement.

• Data-Driven Insights:

  • Collaborate with leadership to analyze people analytics, providing actionable recommendations to enhance performance, retention, and overall employee experience.

  • Take initiative in driving positive change by utilizing data analysis as the foundation for strategic decisions and recommendations.

• Talent Management and Development:

  • Support organizational development activities, including talent management, performance management, succession planning, retention, and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) initiatives.

  • Work closely with talent acquisition and department leaders to identify, develop, and retain talent, ensuring job descriptions are accurate and recruitment ranges are competitive and equitable.

• Policy and Best Practices:

  • Serve as a subject matter expert, providing strategic and hands-on expertise in HR policies and practices across performance, talent management, recruiting, and development.

  • Coach and train leaders on the consistent application of HR processes, practices, and policies, ensuring effective implementation across the employee lifecycle.

• Employee Relations and Engagement:

  • Promote a positive employer-employee relationship and high employee morale, acting as an ambassador of the organization’s core values, ethics, and mission.

  • Implement a culture that fosters employee engagement, management accountability, teamwork, innovation, and ethical values to enhance individual and organizational performance.

• Collaboration and Continuous Improvement:

  • Work with Learning & Performance to ensure training programs meet organizational needs and drive development.

  • Proactively seek knowledge of industry trends, best practices, legal developments, and technological advancements to inform HR strategies and operations.

• Coaching and Support:

  • Coach and counsel managers and employees on employee relations, performance management, corrective action, and employment law, providing guidance on best practices.

  • Ensure the effective application of benefits and rewards programs to enhance employee satisfaction and retention.

• Additional Responsibilities: undertake additional responsibilities as required to support the organization's evolving needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Results-driven HR professional with a strong business orientation and a proactive approach as an HR Partner.

• Comprehensive expertise in employment law, benefits, compensation, organizational planning, employee relations, and training and development.

• Adaptable and resilient, thriving in high-growth, fast-paced, and dynamic environments.

• Strong critical thinking abilities with a talent for diagnosing issues, resolving conflicts, and developing practical, effective solutions.

• Exceptional interpersona