Human Resources Manager

 

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

 

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. 

 

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers. 
 

 

As a Human Resources Manager at Nestle Health Science Product & Technology Center (NPTC), you will be accountable for execution of Human Resources strategy across assigned client groups within the R&D organization that includes Insights, Quality, Science & Technology, Project Management and Site. You will oversee talent and performance management employee development, employee relations, HR policies, compensation administration. As the Human Resources Manager you will lead organizational change initiatives, coach leadership to improve culture while being responsible the complete Human Resource service/value chain for the group.  This position is a hybrid role working out of Nestle Health Science HQ in Bridgewater, NJ.   
 
Key Responsibilities:

 

• Drive the alignment and execution of data driven people strategies that attract, develop and retain HR employees to support the organizations short- and long-term business goals.
• Drive HR inclusion, culture and engagement strategies that fosters a working environment that is open, empowering, fair, and equitable through thorough analysis of Human Resources scorecard data, survey results, and other workforce management data.
• Overseeing/providing flawless execution of all Human Resources initiatives while acting as a catalyst of change where appropriate.
• Proactively challenge the established organizational structure to drive superior performance.
• Be the Learning and Development subject-matter for the NPTC by joining the Global and US L&D networks.
• Proactively forward recommendations and influence decisions that maximize value for the business. 
• Provide alternative solutions on business issues to achieve the most effective results.
• Utilize the performance, talent, and succession planning management systems to help drive the achievement of company goals through objective and development plan setting, performance calibration, and talent development.
• Provide counsel and guidance to HR Leaders and employees in client groups as it relates to all people management, development and investigations, when required.
• Continuously provide Leadership Development, supporting all employees to improve skills and effectiveness while striving to create a positive, productive environment where each associate can fully contribute.
• Review employee/personnel trends to assess impact on employee morale, potential employee relations issues.

 
Requirements:

 

• BS/BA Degree with a focus in Human Resources Management, Business, Organizational Communication, or Industrial Psychology is preferred. 
• PHR or SPHR through HRCI/SHRM certification a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a Human Resources/Employee Relations Management role. Prior Human Resource experience must include HR Generalist, operational experience and change leadership/cultural development focus.
• Exposure to Talent Management, Learning & Development, Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits, Recruitment/Resourcing.
• Knowledge of Federal and State employment laws, Investigation Skills, HR technical knowledge in EEO, AA, FMLA, ADA, unemployment, and worker’s compensation.

 
Preferred Skills:

 

• Strong ability to influence internal partners to elevate performance against goals.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Po