Associate Human Resources Director

$102,200 - $189,800/Yr

Quintiles - Durham, NC

Part-time - Mid Level

Durham, NC

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Associate HR Director will play a pivotal role in collaborating closely with business leaders and senior HR leaders to implement strategic HR initiatives and projects. This position requires a candidate with a strong background in strategic HR, particularly in growth client teams, and the ability to analyze data effectively. The successful candidate will demonstrate creative thinking, challenge the status quo, and possess strong consulting skills. Regular collaboration with senior leadership and key stakeholders is essential to deliver world-class HR support to clients. As a strategic HR business partner, the Associate HR Director will drive talent management efforts, work with leadership to manage HR deliverables, and engage with employees on key HR actions. Additionally, the role involves close collaboration with a cross-functional HR team and business stakeholders, as well as participation in due diligence and integration exercises for M&A targets. The Associate HR Director will also lead and manage less experienced HR Business Partners, focusing on skills and career development planning, while providing HR leadership for multiple business units in Real World Solutions. The essential functions of this role include understanding the business partner/client markets and translating goals into proactive human resources plans that enable successful achievement of business results. The Associate HR Director will provide guidance and oversee the management of various HR activities, including recruitment, performance reviews, benefits, training, and employee relations, while resolving problems that require senior management intervention. Establishing people plans with business leaders and ensuring alignment with GBU-wide people strategies is crucial. The role also involves helping local leaders build strong talent pipelines through effective succession planning, Leadership Development Reviews, and talent roundtable activities. Furthermore, the Associate HR Director will develop the capabilities of line managers and employees, enhance HR processes, and ensure an effective employee life-cycle experience. The position requires the development and implementation of near-term human resources plans that effectively address organizational issues and align with business goals. Communicating human resources strategies, initiatives, and processes to client businesses is a key responsibility. The Associate HR Director will provide HR-related data insights to HR and business leadership to support decision-making and share insights and recommendations on cost containment opportunities through workforce planning, headcount management, hiring support, and compensation planning activities. Additionally, the role involves assisting in resolving employee relations and communications issues by proactively analyzing and communicating findings to management, designing and implementing changes in organizational structure and processes, and analyzing trends within the organization regarding turnover, hiring, promotions, and separations to determine necessary support or action.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders and senior HR leaders to implement strategic HR initiatives.
• Drive talent management efforts and manage HR deliverables with leadership.
• Engage with employees on key HR actions and communicate HR strategies.
• Work closely with cross-functional HR teams and business stakeholders.
• Participate in due diligence and integration exercises for M&A targets.
• Lead and manage less experienced HR Business Partners, focusing on their skills and career development.
• Understand business partner/client markets and translate goals into proactive HR plans.
• Oversee management of HR activities such as recruitment, performance reviews, and employee relations.
• Establish people plans with business leaders and ensure alignment with GBU-wide strategies.
• Help local leaders build strong talent pipelines through effective succession planning.
• Develop capabilities of line managers and enhance HR processes for effective employee life-cycle experience.
• Communicate HR strategies and initiatives to client businesses.
• Provide HR-related data insights to support decision-making for HR and business leadership.
• Assist in resolving employee relations issues and analyze trends within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6+ years' experience as a generalist or a combination of generalist and specialist experience.
• 2+ years direct line management experience.
• Experience operating with senior/executive management teams.
• Thorough knowledge of human resources policies and procedures as well as national and local laws.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional relationship building skills with a consultative approach.
• Ability to create and present compelling, professional PowerPoint presentations.
• Strong data analysis experience.
• Strong consulting experience.
• Ability to work independently in a flexible environment, as well as with a team.
• Strong knowledge of CRO, CSO, or pharmaceutical and related business industries preferred.
• Very high degree of discretion and confidentiality.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work in a matrix environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional HR accreditation preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance.
• 401k retirement savings plan with potential matching contributions.
• Incentive plans and bonuses based on performance.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued education.
• Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance.