
Director, Business HR (HRBP)
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Job Description
Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.
Every day we perform better because of how we work together, as one team, each the best at what we do. We bring a wide range of talented experts together across a wide range of business-critical services that support our business. Every role within Corporate is vital to furthering our vision of Shortening the Distance from Lab to Life®.
Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know.
WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE
Why Syneos Health
- We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
- We are committed to our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
- We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we’re able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.
Job Responsibilities
Job Summary
Core Responsibilities
- Responsible for the development and execution of HR strategies and initiatives, as well as the day to day HRBP responsibilities
- Drive key initiatives and projects in areas such as such as global organization design, diversity, leadership development, and scaling annual talent management processes
- In collaboration with HR leader for Division/Business line:- Develops and implements HR approaches to support business unit growth, by evaluating trends and identifying strategies and approaches that will support and enable growth.
- Owns global engagement and is responsible for pulling through culture and engagement initiatives
- Serves as a subject matter expert on HR requirements.
- Senior HR contact for the business unit leadership team, acting as a liaison between the management and Corporate HR
- Partners with Regional HR to drive implementation of Company-wide projects and change management initiatives
- Partners with the Regional HR organizations and Global Talent & Development on implementation of talent development activities.
- Partners with Global Compensation and Benefits on the design and implementation of new programs for assigned business unit.
- Oversees the development and implementation of HR projects/interventions that result in improving business productivity, efficiencies, employee engagement and retention.
- Analyses HR metrics and develops approaches with business unit leadership based on findings to increase employee retention and engagement; seeks input from regional HR on local trends as appropriate.
- Works with business unit leadership to ensure effective cascade of Corporate, Division and business unit messages to reinforce and drive performance, culture and engagement.
- Works with Executive Recruitment to evaluate and select candidates for executive positions.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate Degree; Graduate Degree and or HR certification preferred
- Business Acumen: Using insight about the business environment to improve talent and business outcomes
- Talent Management: Applying workforce planning knowledge, engagement strategies, and succession management
- Organization Acumen: Using insight about the organization to improve talent and business outcomes
- Data Judgment: Applying judgment to data to support business decision making
- Leveraging Networks: Using professional networks in strategic activities to achieve better talent outcomes
- Leadership: Persuading and influencing line partners and other key stakeholders
- Innovation: Applying systems thinking to identify new solutions for the broader enterprise
- Conflict Resolution: Managing conflicts and diffusing tensions among employees
- Problem Solving: Developing and evaluating solutions to problems and implements solutions
- Proactivity: Anticipating and preventing future problems, taking charge to bring about change, and taking initiative within role
- Continuous Learning: Seeking opportunities to learn new and necessary skills and knowledge to perform work effectively
- Matrix Management: Managing individuals and processes across business and functions
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.
At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.
Salary Range:
$118,700.00 - $207,800.00The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
Get to know Syneos Health
Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.
No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.
http://www.syneoshealth.com
Additional Information
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.
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