HR Business Partner Healthcare, R&D

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

As an HR Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in aligning HR strategies with business objectives. You will work closely with a variety of business leaders in close collaboration with the broader HR Business Partner team in our Research & Development organization to provide expert guidance on HR policies, programs, and practices. This position requires a proactive and collaborative approach to enhance workforce engagement and drive organizational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

* Partner with the business to understand their business needs and develop tailored HR strategies to support their objectives.
* Provide coaching and guidance to managers on employee lifecycle events, performance management, and talent development.
* Collaborate with HR centers of excellence to implement effective recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies.
* Analyze workforce trends and metrics to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
* Support the development and implementation of training and development programs to enhance employee skills and capabilities.
* Facilitate change management initiatives and support organizational development efforts.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws and regulations, as well as company policies.
* Act as a trusted advisor and advocate for employees, fostering a positive workplace culture.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; work experience will be considered in lieu of degree
* Minimum 5 years of experience in HR, with a focus on business partnering, employee relations, and talent management.
* Strong understanding of HR best practices and employment laws in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Master's degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR)
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
* Proven track record of influencing and driving change within an organization.

Location: Onsite - Billerica, MA
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