Associate Director, Human Resources

Director, Human Resources Piramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. Business: Piramal Pharma Solutions | Department: Human Resources | Location: Sellersville | Travel: Low Scope of the Role The HR Business Partner leads and manages the people agenda for the site in line with business needs and functional priorities. The role holder acts as a coach, mentor, and HR subject matter expert responsible for partnering in all key HR areas – talent acquisition, talent management and development, succession planning, change management, workforce planning, organization development and design, performance management, employee engagement, coaching and counseling, compensation evaluation and benefits administration support. Roles & Responsibilities Provide HR leadership, consultation and guidance for all people and labor‑relations matters to employees and managers. Support the identification, creation and dissemination of employment and labor‑related policies and procedures. Work closely with the Site Leadership team to support the implementation of the business plan, highlighting potential HR‑related business opportunities or risks and liabilities. Develop and implement a people plan for the site aligned with site, business and regional/global HR strategy. Partner with central and regional HR teams on HR initiatives and efforts to execute the people plan. Leverage global processes such as talent and performance management, capability building, leadership development, employee engagement and succession planning to enable business results. Support budget planning discussions and lead workforce planning aligned with the site’s business plan. Coordinate and collaborate with other Site HR leaders in NA and with the Central HR team on design and execution of regional/global HR projects. Coordinate payroll and benefits administration activities at the site. Responsible for sourcing and recruitment of talent; proactively search for candidates to fill current and future vacancies with focus on key metrics such as TAT, Quality of Hire. Work with Central and Regional Learning and Development teams to identify learning needs and support learning programs. Lead the performance management and talent review process; advise line managers on effective performance management, coaching, mentoring and personal development. Provide direction to Leadership Team regarding compensation, benefits, salary planning, job architecture, and employee recognition programs. Establish and drive engagement and development strategies to improve employee engagement. Collaborate with the regional/central HR team on development of processes, practices and programs to facilitate effective organizational design and performance. Coordinate with external service providers such as benefits brokers, 401(k) administrators, to provide best‑in‑class support for benefits, rewards, leave administration. Provide direction for effective communications related to site people‑related activities. Contribute to personnel cost planning, performing periodic cost and productivity analyses to support Finance and the Line in maintaining workforce budgets. Govern, influence and report key people metrics at the site. Other projects and duties as required/assigned, including organizational growth initiatives and M&A activities. Qualifications Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Psychology, or related fields (HR major preferred). 10–12 years of experience as a generalist or HR business partner in the chemical, biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry; minimum 5 years managing both exempt and non‑exempt staff. Skills & Competencies Knowledge of employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, safety, training and labor relations staffing and recruitment. Experience in internal communications, benefits administration, and/or training and development; proficiency in ADP, PeopleSoft or similar HRIS, Microsoft Office, applicant tracking systems, and social media recruitment. Detail‑oriented, strong organizational skills, structured proactive working attitude, strong work ethic. Ability to build rapport and cultivate relationships at all levels of the organization and work as part of the Global and Regional HR teams. Demonstrate Piramal Values of Knowledge, Action, Care and Impact and Piramal Success factors: Commits and Delivers Results, Serves Customers, Thinks Big, Collaborates, Empowers and Develops, Displays Humility. #J-18808-Ljbffr