HR Business Partner

The HR Business Partner is the primary interface between the business, HR centers of expertise, and HR delivery. This role has three primary functions — provide active guidance and support along a diverse and complex HR lifecycle, partner with senior leaders and cross-functional partners to design and drive thoughtful people strategy throughout the business, and oversee all administrative HR duties within assigned businesses. To be successful, you must be strategic and hands-on, motivated by high growth change, and dedicated to continuous learning.

The position is full-time, exempt, reports to the Manager, Human Resources Business Partners, and based in our Portsmouth, NH office for a 3 day a week, Hybrid Office environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

HR Consulting

• Establish close and effective relationships with assigned businesses, and their people to act as a single point of contact for all HR related matters.
• Utilize data to gain business insights that inform decisions and recommendations in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Coach and advise managers of different levels with regards to employee relations, performance management, employee engagement, reward and recognition, change management, and compliance.
• Ensure consistency in administration of HR guidelines, policy and practices by coaching and advising management.

Organizational Planning

• Partner with senior business leaders to consult on the long-term vision for key talent initiatives and collaborate on developing group level people strategies in support of business goals.
• Lead the development of thoughtful job families within assigned businesses that align with the organizational career framework, supports high growth infrastructure and translates business needs into talent profiles.
• Facilitate the performance management process including calibration sessions, goal setting and training in partnership with assigned line managers and employees.
• Actively participate in the Talent Review process while collaborating with line managers and cross-functional partners on IDP’s.

Other Responsibilities

• Ensure data and audit compliance within the HRIS system, employee files, and all other areas within scope of responsibility.
• Assist line managers in launching the recruitment process, such as opening the position, defining compensation and ensuring other requirements are met.
• Support and implement global HR initiatives within your scope while helping build the cross-regional Ways of Working within the broader global HR team.
• Actively participate in and, in some cases, lead various HR projects that support broad organizational change and involve cross-functional & cross-regional partners.

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree. A degree in HR Management or Business Administration is an advantage, while a Master’s in HR Management or equivalent is desirable.
• 6+ years of broad experience in HR including at least 4 years of experience in HRBP type roles.

What You Bring

• Strong knowledge and experience in the full-cycle of HR functions – Talent Acquisition/Planning, Learning and Development, Employee Relations, Organizational Development, Total Rewards, and Diversity & Inclusion.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop, drive and contribute to strategies and business plans in a rapidly developing and changing environment.
• Action oriented with the ability to work hands on and quickly deliver high quality results in high growth environments.
• Broad business and financial understanding with the ability to apply to human resource implications.
• A growth mindset with the propensity to proactively embrace learning that drives positive, transformational change.
• Strong customer relationship management skills and demonstrated experience in developing consultative relationships with senior leaders, including the capability to influence key decision-makers.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills including policy and creative writing, group presentation & individual coaching, and counseling skills.
• A big picture perspective that allows you to proactively identify issues or challenges while also identifying potential solutions.
• Global experience – a focus on EMEA and North America is an advantage.
• Critical thought with strong analytical skills and an understanding of how to navigate the “gray space.”
• Experience in a life sciences, biotech or pharma environment is an advantage.

OTHER

Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

ABOUT NOVOCURE

Our vision

Patient-forward: aspiring to make a difference in cancer.

Our patient-forward mission

Together with our patients, we strive to extend survival in some of the most aggressive forms of cancer by developing and commercializing our innovative therapy.

Our patient-forward values

• – innovation
• – focus
• – drive
• – courage
• – trust
• – empathy