HR Business Partner - Commercial & R&D - Healthcare - IIM/XLRI/TISS/MDI

HRBP Commercial and R&D

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Support execution of Human Capital Strategy via alignment of HR initiatives and processes. Partner with HR leaders and HR Centers of Excellence to address and satisfy the strategic needs of client groups. Provide HR leadership and direction to organization and may manage team members at the site level.

WHAT WILL YOU BE REPONSIBLE FOR?

- Responsible for providing HR leadership and team direction in most of the following areas: competency development, succession planning, talent management, talent acquisition, labor relations, employment law compliance, employee relations, employee engagement, change management and process improvement.

- Coach and consult with management on issues affecting morale, performance, development and organization effectiveness, helping to determine root causes and recommending appropriate next steps.

- Provide guidance and direction to client group(s) to ensure consistent, equal and fair treatment of all employees. Consult with managers to ensure the consistent application of and adherence to company policies and procedures.

- Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to address and satisfy client group(s) requirements. Apply knowledge of key business drivers in making decisions related to human capital.

- Present, train and/or facilitate workforce development programs. Support communication on and utilization of performance management tools & processes and compensation & rewards programs.

- Introduce, lead and influence change management initiatives with client group leaders in order to address issues that will enhance overall performance and build the overall human capital capability of the organization.

- Conduct and manage investigation of complaints and concerns that could result in legal ramifications; assess the severity, involve appropriate individuals and facilitate appropriate action based on policy and practice.

Quality System Requirements:

In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.

For those individuals that supervise others, the following statements are applicable:

- Assures that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained in order to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the company Quality Policy.

- Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.

Management Requirements:

- May lead a group or team of employees in the achievement of organizational goals. Guide, coach, direct, and develop direct reports, and if applicable, drive those practices throughout their organization.

- Foster a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.

- May direct and control the activities and budget of one or more functional areas, divisions, product groups, projects/programs and/or operations.

- Monitor and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. federal/country and regulatory requirements).

Job Scope and Leveling Guidelines:

Scope:

- Accomplishes results through lower level subordinate supervisors or through experienced professional employees who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments.

- Monitors progress toward departmental goals; monitors costs of projects and of human and material resources within a department or unit; monitors external environment in area of technical or professional responsibility.

- Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals. Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Often heads a centralized functional activity.

Supervision Received:

Works under minimal supervision. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

Supervision Provided:

- Provides direction and guidance to lower level subordinate supervisors or through experienced professional employees. Acts as an adviser to subordinates and may become actively involved, as required, to meet schedules and resolve problems.

- Evaluates performance of and assists in career development planning for subordinates.

Job Complexity:

- Works on issues of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends.

- Must have a complete understanding of functional specialty and industry practices, techniques, and standards.

- Follows processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

- Acts as an advisor to subordinates to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems. Develops and administers schedules and performance requirements. May have budget responsibilities.

Policy Involvement:

- Interprets and executes policies and procedures that typically affect subordinate organizational units. Recommends modifications to operating policies.

- Develops and/or identifies new work processes and the improved utilization of human and material resources within the assigned area or related departments.

Operations Involvement/Direct Work Involvement:

- Functions as an advisor to a unit regarding tasks, projects, and operations. Investigates and solves problems that impact work processes and personnel within the assigned unit. Becomes actively involved in daily operations only when required to meet schedules or to resolve complex problems.

Project Involvement:

- Manages projects of small to moderate scope including schedules, scope, costs and resources. May participate in cross-function teams.

Planning and Organization:

- Creates immediate to mid-range plans to carry out objectives established by top management. Schedules human and material resources within a group or section in conjunction with plans to ensure their availability; carries out operations within an established budget.

Impact:

- Assignments are expressed in the form of tasks and objectives; generally makes day-to-day decisions within established guidelines regarding work processes or schedules in order to achieve the program objectives established by senior management.

- Ensures that projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

- Erroneous decisions or recommendations or failure to complete assignments would normally result in serious delays to assigned projects resulting in considerable expenditure of additional time, human resources, and funds.

Influence and Leadership:

- Promotes the attainment of group goals by selecting, motivating, and training capable staff. Provides leadership to assigned units by communicating and providing guidance towards achieving group objectives.

Liaison:

- Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors, functional peer groups and/or customers. Interacts with various management levels concerning operations or scheduling of specific phases of projects or contracts.

- Conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings for internal and external representatives concerning specific projects, operations or schedules. Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others.

YEAR ONE CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS:

- Domain expertise

- Understand complexities and business dynamics and collaborate with regional team for possible solutions and outcomes

- Strategic collaboration with all stakeholders

- Act as a business partner to the business

Experience:

- Post-Graduation in HR preferably from Tier 1 institute

- Minimum 12 years of professional experience across all HR disciplines, including benefits, compensation, training and development, competency development, succession planning, talent management, talent acquisition, labor relations, employment law compliance, employee relations, employee engagement, change management, process improvement and conflict resolution

Skills and Competencies:

- High level of communication skills both verbal and written

- Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to engage all stakeholders

- Strong negotiation skills

- Strong problem-solving skills

- Demonstrates perseverance and resilience when needed

- Attention to detail

- Collaborative approach

- Ability to align team with clear goals and priorities which is aligned to strategy

- High level of integrity and ethics

- Ability to lead through change

- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

- Experience working with a diverse workforce.

- Communicate effectively to a diverse audience