HR Business Partner / Leadership Development

Step into the future with us at Merz Therapeutics, where our family roots meet a bold new vision. Together, we're embarking on a transformative journey, blending time-honored traditions with exciting new products. As a private, family-owned company, we have the liberty and support to make decisions for ourselves, our customers and the patients we serve. We pride ourselves on building an inclusive culture where there is room to celebrate individual growth with the ability to contribute to a common good as a collaborative team. Our mission is grounded in a long-term view of making a difference for the common good, while growing together as a family. If you're looking to immerse yourself in a passionate team rooted in community, connection and camaraderie, then we're looking for YOU! #IAmMerz Are you ready to galvanize a team around a culture of care, putting patients first to spark change? The HR Business Partner / Leadership Development Lead role contributes to the company's performance by providing strategic and tactical consulting on people and organization development strategies in support of the business objectives. They will analyze trends and metrics in partnership with HR peers to develop solutions; programs and policies. The role is critical in executing our HR & Employee Experience initiatives, providing great internal customer support, inclusion efforts and driving HR functional excellence and process improvement. The HR Business Partner will engage with functional area managers to resolve employee relation issues, escalating when needed. This person will also lead our Leadership Development Center of Excellence.In this capacity, they will partner with the VP of Human Resources to set the strategy for developing and supporting people leaders, for career development, and will oversee all of our training efforts (including compliance training). They will also partner closely on the annual Talent Review and Performance Management processes. Job Duties: Serves as a strategic and trusted partner and coach to the business. Is able to understand the business, effectively diagnose business challenges, cut through complexity, and to identify thoughtful and targeted solutions to drive the business and the culture. Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions). Lead the Leadership Development Center of Excellence. Articulate and drive a thoughtful strategy to develop and support people leaders, to support employees in their learning and career development, and to oversee all training, including compliance training. Partner with the VP of HR on the annual talent review and performance management processes. Implements Human Resources strategies by establishing department accountabilities, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, records management, succession planning, employee relations and retention, AA/EEO compliance, and lab or relations Formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. Guides management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines; communicating and enforcing organization value. Drives key HR projects and change across HR and across the business. Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions. Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required. Serve as a business partner with hiring managers to develop effective sourcing and recruitment strategies that result in business satisfaction. Develop effective relationships within the organization and the hiring community to have influence and impact the recruiting process and hiring. Education
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Management, or other related field Required
Masters degree in training and development, OD, leadership, or business Preferred
Business coaching certification Preferred
PHR or SHRM-CP Preferred Qualification & Skills 8 years experience in Human Resources field
Experience with managing employee relations
Experience with designing and developing training and leadership development
Experience with group facilitation, training, and instructional design
Strong project management skills
Experience in a fast pace growing business Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women & people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Merz Therapeutics, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You just may be the right candidate for this or other roles. Diversity and Inclusion Here, it's not about fitting into our culture - it's about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing results for our customers and patients. Our commitment to diversity is essential to who we are. To sum it up; you are welcome here.Merz Therapeutics only sends emails from verified "merz.com" email addresses and never asks for sensitive, personal information or money. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of any type of communication from, or on behalf of Merz Therapeutics, please contact [email protected].