Job description

As a pharmaceutical support industry leader, UBC is devoted to empowering health solutions for a better tomorrow. We take pride in improving patient outcomes and advancing healthcare. At UBC we provide services to enhance the entire drug development process and commercialization lifecycle - From clinical trial support to real-world evidence generation. Embark on a rewarding career journey with UBC! Grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the world around you. UBC fosters a culture built on our Core Values being: Collaborative, Conscientious, Curious, Consultative, and Compassionate. We believe in an inclusive workplace that fosters creativity. If you are seeking a career that will challenge, inspire, and reward you, join us at UBC! Brief Description : The Associate Director/Director, HR Business Partner will play a pivotal role in bringing objectivity to the team and value to the business by working closely with HR leaders and Operations Leadership to execute the strategic direction, drive performance through people, and build a compelling work environment with an emphasis on engagement. This position will build solid relationships with each business and functional leaders, serving as the main point of contact for HR. Specific job duties: • As an HR Business Partner, build solid relationships with each of your business and functional leaders, serving as the main point of contact for HR. • Serve as the main HR contact for functional leaders up through VP-level, their teams, and interface regularly with all levels of employees and management staff. • Be a role model leader and champion of change, building organizational trust and promoting a positive workplace culture. • Partner and communicate regularly with leadership on trends. • Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and employees regarding employment issues in areas such as policy and procedure interpretation/application, coaching and corrective action, leaves of absence, development plans, and terminations. • Review, interpret, administer, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and company policies and procedures. • Partner with Employee Relations and Legal on escalated cases as needed. • Work with leaders to proactively create and maintain workforce staffing plans. • Manage recruiting efforts in partnership with the Talent Acquisition COE to ensure that competent, diverse, and skilled workers are hired, while minimizing turnover. • In partnership with the Total Rewards COE team, provide feedback and partnership on execution of all benefits and compensation policies, procedures, programs, and communications. • Provide guidance on benefits and compensation strategy planning and administration. • Spearhead initiatives for client groups by developing programs and services to increase employee engagement, retention, and job satisfaction. • Lead Talent Management events (including succession planning) in partnership HR team and leadership to ensure a solid talent pipeline and readiness for advancement. • Deliver orientation/onboarding materials to employees on Day 1 in conjunction with other HR team members on rotating schedule, deliver leadership training for all leaders, and compliance training on various HR topics, including ethics, labor laws, policies, and procedures. • Oversee the performance management process and provide guidance to leaders on employee reviews and evaluations as well as lead successful calibration discussions. • Provide training and consultation as necessary. • Develop strong relationships across the organization to strengthen HR involvement. • Perform all other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibility: • As Assigned Desired Skills and Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s or law degree highly preferred. • 8+ years in HR management, preferably within a high-growth, fast paced environment. • Innovative, strategic thinker who can effectively leverage data to improve efficiency in a production-focused operational environment. • Demonstrated experience leading change management initiatives, specifically in organizational design/structure, People program development and implementation, and/or People service delivery. • Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly in business partnering with senior business leaders and global counterparts. • Strong knowledge and experience with federal, state, and local employment laws. • Excellent coaching and conflict resolution skills, with demonstrated experience leading complex workplace investigations. • Ability to develop and execute a proactive employee strategy focused on building leadership skills to promote employee engagement. • Strong attention to detail and excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, listening, verbal, and written communication skills. • Sound judgment and fair, ethical conduct with respect to employee relations and a highly diverse employee population. • Knowledge of and experience with varied human resource information systems. • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. UBC Benefits: At UBC, employee growth and well-being are always at the forefront. We offer an extensive range of benefits to ensure that you have everything you need to thrive personally and professionally. Here are some of the exciting perks UBC offers: • Remote opportunities • Competitive salaries • Growth opportunities for promotion • 401K with company match • Tuition reimbursement (after 90 days of employment) • Flexible work environment • Discretionary PTO (Paid Time Off) • Paid Holidays • Employee assistance programs • Medical, Dental, and vision coverage • HSA/FSA • Telemedicine (Virtual doctor appointments) • Wellness program • Adoption assistance • Short-term disability (after 90 days of employment) • Long-term disability • Life insurance • Discount programs UBC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. We are committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that fosters respect for each other, our clients, and our patients. #LI-RL1 #LI-REMOTE

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This position will build solid relationships with each business and functional leaders, serving as the main point of contact for HR.
As an HR Business Partner, build solid relationships with each of your business and functional leaders, serving as the main point of contact for HR.
Serve as the main HR contact for functional leaders up through VP-level, their teams, and interface regularly with all levels of employees and management staff.
Be a role model leader and champion of change, building organizational trust and promoting a positive workplace culture.
Partner and communicate regularly with leadership on trends.
Review, interpret, administer, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and company policies and procedures.
Partner with Employee Relations and Legal on escalated cases as needed.
Work with leaders to proactively create and maintain workforce staffing plans.
Manage recruiting efforts in partnership with the Talent Acquisition COE to ensure that competent, diverse, and skilled workers are hired, while minimizing turnover.
In partnership with the Total Rewards COE team, provide feedback and partnership on execution of all benefits and compensation policies, procedures, programs, and communications.
Provide guidance on benefits and compensation strategy planning and administration.
Spearhead initiatives for client groups by developing programs and services to increase employee engagement, retention, and job satisfaction.
Lead Talent Management events (including succession planning) in partnership HR team and leadership to ensure a solid talent pipeline and readiness for advancement.
Oversee the performance management process and provide guidance to leaders on employee reviews and evaluations as well as lead successful calibration discussions.
Provide training and consultation as necessary.
Develop strong relationships across the organization to strengthen HR involvement.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
8+ years in HR management, preferably within a high-growth, fast paced environment.
Innovative, strategic thinker who can effectively leverage data to improve efficiency in a production-focused operational environment.
Demonstrated experience leading change management initiatives, specifically in organizational design/structure, People program development and implementation, and/or People service delivery.
Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly in business partnering with senior business leaders and global counterparts.
Strong knowledge and experience with federal, state, and local employment laws.
Excellent coaching and conflict resolution skills, with demonstrated experience leading complex workplace investigations.

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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s or law degree highly preferred.

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