HR Business Partner (Director)

The Emmes Corporation - Rockville, MD

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Rockville, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The HR Business Partner (Director) at Emmes Group is a pivotal role that focuses on providing strategic, operational, and communications support for HR initiatives that align with the organization's growth and corporate objectives. This position is designed for a seasoned HR professional who will take accountability for HR activities within their assigned region, ensuring that the HR function effectively supports the business's needs. Reporting directly to the VP of Human Resources, the HR Business Partner will collaborate closely with HR Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Managers to implement various HR activities, including employee relations, benefits, compensation, and talent acquisition. In this role, the HR Business Partner will act as a strategic business partner to local management, overseeing the day-to-day management of HR Specialists within the assigned region. This includes ensuring that annual performance management processes are executed effectively. The HR Business Partner will also manage the implementation of Emmes Global HR policies and procedures, serving as the key point of contact for leaders within the region and providing feedback to the VP of Human Resources as necessary. The position requires a proactive approach to ensure compliance with local legislation and legal requirements, working closely with HR functional experts to maintain up-to-date policies and procedures. The HR Business Partner will also be responsible for communicating and managing the Global HR Calendar, which includes critical processes such as Performance Management, Annual Reviews, Succession Planning, and Annual Bonuses. Additionally, the role involves providing local HR support for disciplinary and grievance processes, maintaining accurate HRIS records, and delivering HR data and metrics to support organizational effectiveness. The HR Business Partner will also play a crucial role in HR due diligence and integration support for acquisitions within the assigned region, promoting equality and diversity as part of the organizational culture, and advising line managers on local training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic business partner to local management.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of HR Specialists for the assigned region, ensuring annual performance management is carried out.
• Implement Emmes Global HR policies and procedures within the assigned region.
• Serve as the key point of contact for leaders within the region and provide feedback to the VP Human Resources as appropriate.
• Collaborate with HR functional experts to ensure compliance with local legislation and legal requirements.
• Maintain the Emmes Employee Handbook for the region and ensure all policies and procedures are up to date.
• Communicate and manage the Global HR Calendar, ensuring compliance with globally set timelines.
• Provide local HR support for disciplinary/grievance processes in compliance with local law.
• Maintain accurate HRIS records within ADP and respond to data requests as required.
• Provide HR data and metrics to support organizational effectiveness and decision making.
• Support HR due diligence and integration for proposed acquisitions within the assigned region.
• Partner with global leaders to provide strategic HR solutions across a global landscape.
• Promote equality and diversity as part of the organizational culture.
• Support and advise line managers on local training requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; PHR/SHRM-CP is a plus.
• 8 years of generalist HR experience, with experience as an HR Business Partner in a global organization.
• Experience in the CRO or Pharmaceutical industry is required.
• Demonstrated results in delivering to the business and impacting organizational success.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and data manipulation and analysis.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to lead the implementation of initiatives across functional global teams during periods of sustained business growth.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage and prioritize business activities while directing global human capital teams in a high growth environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge leadership and HR colleagues professionally.
• Experience with HRIS systems including ADP WorkforceNow; knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS) such as iCIMS is preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible Approved Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Work From Home Anywhere in the US
• Maternal/Paternal Leave
• Casual Dress Code & Work Environment