HR Business Partner

The Opportunity:

The Business Partner, Human Resources will partner and lead with their respective business leaders and ABC leaders and associates within Avantor to implement key HR processes and programs. This role is responsible for providing strategic HR support in the areas of employee relations, compliance, diversity, performance management, payroll and benefits, HR analysis, process redesign, succession planning, organizational and workforce planning and development, and career development.

THE OPPORTUNITY: Provide strategic guidance, advice, and leadership to clients on all Human Resources related activities, in support of/or aligned with local business priorities.
Perform or manage Human Resources and business operational practices to create the highest level of organizational efficiency possible for a full range of operations, which may include, general Human Resources services, payroll, benefits, or specialty disciplines.

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WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Requires 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience. Master's degree, preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Requires minimum of 5+ years of Human Resources experience.
• Experience in managing of collective bargaining agreements and delivering management training programs preferred.
• Experience supporting functional matrix organization, preferred.

THOSE NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB COMPETENTLY:

• Bilingual (Spanish and English), a must
• Supervisory experience, preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to handle employee conflicts and differences by interpreting verbal/ non-verbal behavior, detecting perceptions and needs of employees, understanding and valuing employee differences.
• Demonstrated business acumen and the ability to understand business strategy and goals.
• Requires working knowledge of MS Office, payroll and HRIS systems.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

HOW YOU WILL THRIVE AND CREATE AN IMPACT:

• Build relationships with business leaders to understand needs and develop/deliver HR programs and processes. May have a supervisory or direct leadership role at the site.
• Contribute to the business strategy by helping leaders to identify, prioritize and build organizational capabilities.
• Address a wide range of complex problems and assist in the resolution of escalated employee relations issues and mediate disputes.
• Provide expert advice and coaching to associates and managers.
• Identify opportunities for program and process improvement. Negotiate associate benefits renewals and identify and implement new HR programs.
• Ensure payroll and payroll taxes are process on time and as per Avantor processes.
• Ensure compliance with Avantor policies, procedures, and requirements and applicable legal regulation.
• Responsible for partnering and consulting with senior leadership team on all HR initiatives for respective areas of support.
• HRBP and their direct reports will implement company-wide HR strategy to support business initiatives and growth and provide day-to-day associate relations guidance and support.
• Provides insightful, confidential, and business- focused guidance to leaders on all matters related to associate and organization development. Leads succession planning and cross-functional talent discussions with leadership teams.
• Champions and leads training and development initiatives to meet business needs.
• Ensures that sourcing and selection criteria are established to support both the financial and strategic needs of the business.
• Provides day-to-day associate relations support for area management and associates.
• Facilitates collaborative problem-solving strategies to resolve associate relations issues through effective communication with all levels of associates.
• Leads in implementing Avantor HR policies and procedures as well as monitoring the effectiveness of these programs. Assists assigned functional teams with the understanding of these programs.
• Ensures that functional teams are trained on recruiting procedures and that appropriate attention is placed on associate retention issues.
• Works with functional leaders to ensure that performance reviews are done in a timely manner. Works to ensure that career and training opportunities are being identified.
• Assists management team in developing skills to manage human resources more effectively through modeling, coaching, instruction, and training.
• Manages projects and/or participates as a project member on company-wide HR initiatives.
• Supports and champions organizational change initiatives and assists field leaders as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)

• Typically works in an office with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level.
• Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems. A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to industrial warehouses, manufacturing, and office areas.
• Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting, or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 10 lbs.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ********** and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW Poster, EEO is the Law Poster Supplement, and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

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