Position Summary
- The Senior Manager, HR Business Partner supports commercial, clinical, or corporate functions by delivering high-quality HR partnership and executing people strategies aligned with business performance and growth, focusing on employee relations, talent processes, and organizational effectiveness within assigned client groups.
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as primary HR partner to Director and Senior Director leaders within assigned functions.
- May supervise HR team members/HRBP associates (coaching, performance management, development) as assigned.
- Execute HR strategies/programs supporting business objectives, workforce needs, and employee engagement.
- Provide day-to-day 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, organizational changes).
- Support organizational design changes (restructures, role clarity).
- Partner with Total Rewards on compensation programs (including commercial incentive plans).
- Support HR program rollouts (engagement surveys, performance cycles, compensation reviews).
- Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development) for integrated solutions.
- Use HR data/dashboards to monitor trends and provide basic insights.
- Promote a high-performance, mission-driven culture.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelorβs degree in HR, Business Administration, or related.
- 8+ years progressive HR experience (HRBP or generalist).
- 5+ years supervisory HR experience.
- Experience supporting fast-paced commercial, sales, clinical, or similar functions.
- Experience in employee relations, performance management, and manager coaching.
- Ability to execute HR programs in dynamic, high-growth environments.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet for business.
Preferred Qualifications
- Life sciences/diagnostics/biotech/healthcare experience.
- Experience with geographically dispersed or field-based teams.
- HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR).
- Experience with Workday or similar HRIS.
Other
- Periodic travel; may require work outside standard hours.
- Pre-employment process includes criminal background check, drug screening, credit check (for certain roles), and reference verification.