Position Summary
Senior Manager, HR Business Partner supports commercial, clinical, or corporate functions by translating enterprise HR strategy into business-aligned execution focused on employee relations, talent processes, and organizational effectiveness.
Job Responsibilities
- Primary HR partner to Director/Senior Director leaders within assigned functions.
- May supervise HR team/HRBP associates (coaching, performance management, development).
- Execute HR strategies/programs supporting business objectives, workforce needs, and employee engagement.
- Provide employee relations support: investigations, conflict resolution, performance management guidance.
- Coach managers on performance management, feedback, team effectiveness, and employee development.
- Support talent processes: performance reviews, talent calibration, succession planning.
- Partner on workforce planning: headcount management and organizational changes.
- Support organizational design changes (restructures, role clarity).
- Partner with Total Rewards on compensation programs (including commercial incentive plans).
- Support rollout of HR programs (engagement surveys, performance management cycles, compensation reviews).
- Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development).
- Use HR data/dashboards to monitor trends and provide insights.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelorβs degree (HR, Business Administration, or related).
- 8+ years progressive HR experience (HRBP/generalist); 5+ years in an HR supervisory role.
- Experience supporting fast-paced functions (commercial/sales/clinical).
- Employee relations, performance management, manager coaching experience.
- Strong interpersonal/communication/problem-solving skills.
- Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook) and internet use.
Preferred Qualifications
- Life sciences/healthcare diagnostics/biotech experience; support for geographically dispersed/field teams.
- SHRM-CP/PHR; Workday or similar HRIS.
Other / Conditions
- Periodic travel; occasional work outside standard hours.
- Pre-employment process includes criminal background check, drug screening, credit check (certain roles), and reference verification.