at VWR International, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
The Opportunity:
Avantor is looking for a Sr. HR Director to support our Bioscience Production Segment including 11 U.S. based manufacturing sites and 1,200 associates.
As a valued member of the Biopharma Production team, the Sr. HR Director partners with leaders to drive operational and resource planning for optimizing organizational effectiveness and performance. This HR Business Partner consults and guides leaders regarding market conditions, talent development, assessments and workforce planning, performance management, organizational effectiveness, and policies & programs.
To be successful, the Sr. HR Director must be able to drive culture and behavior change, collaborate and influence a diverse group of clients, fully understand the business needs, drivers, strategies, goals, and expectations and adeptly work with partners to deliver on goals and outcomes.
This role will be a full-time, remote position with travel as needed to manufacturing sites and our corporate headquarters in Radnor, PA.
What we're looking for
Education: BA/BS degree required; MA/MS degree preferred.
Experience: 16+ years of experience in Human Resources as a partner to the business and experience in Organization Development and Talent Management; 8+ years' experience building, leading and developing a direct team and indirect team
Experience in manufacturing operations, supporting production associates to Senior Leaders.
Expert understanding of and significant expertise with organizational effectiveness, management development, employee relations, data and analytics and diversity and inclusion
Demonstrated success in designing and implementing change management strategies and plans.
Demonstrated success in leading mergers/ acquisitions including data room review, risk identification and mitigation, employee program, policies, and benefits harmonization, and on-boarding.
Strong leadership and strategic planning skills to collaborate, build rapport and trusting relationship across a global organization
Results-oriented, and with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated project management and facilitation skills in an environment with multiple and competing priorities and deadlines.
A high degree of personal integrity, ethics, and emotional intelligence. Ability to influence across functions and levels of authority and be seen as a trusted and valued advisor.
Versatility in using human capital analytics and ability to navigate multiple data sources and metrics to create and drive aligned business solutions
Outstanding writing, speaking, and presentation skills with superior judgement, conflict resolution, negotiating and creative thinking skills to solve complicated people and organizational issues.
High business acumen and deep industry knowledge.
Highly skilled at building strong, credible partnerships with leaders, managers HR colleagues and employees across the organization.
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal/written communication skills, and attention to detail.
Able to work independently, take initiative, maintain relationships and be able to work effectively and collaboratively with all levels within the organization.
Capable of leading and managing across a wide variety of business areas and with different leadership styles.
Extensive experience leading a team of HRBPs
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
Strong problem solving/decision-making skill and sound judgment.
How you will thrive and create an impact
Ensure the delivery of HR programs and services including talent/career development, leader/manager coaching and consultation, talent acquisition of key positions, compensation processes, performance management and employee relations.
Provide perspective, guidance, and coaching to organizational leaders regarding business challenges and opportunities, enhancing leadership capabilities, driving engagement & retention,... For full info follow application link.
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.
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