Senior Manager, Human Resources

Senior Human Resources Manager (Strategic HR Business Partner) Essential Functions: Serve as a strategic business partner to assigned client groups; consult on employee relations, performance management, recruiting/workforce planning, career development, and salary planning. Support recruiting with sourcing, job fairs, diversity outreach, interviewing, and accurate recordkeeping in the Applicant Tracking System. Implement, lead, and facilitate HR initiatives and projects. Facilitate training on employee development, coaching, and management topics. Assist Benefits Manager with disability and FMLA communications; advise on benefits (eligibility, status changes, COBRA, leaves of absence, open enrollment). Manage the annual performance management process. Mediate employee concerns; lead/conduct investigations and facilitate corrective actions. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment requirements including affirmative Action Plan and annual reporting (EEO-1, VETS-4212). Additional Responsibilities: Ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws. Partner with Immigration Paralegal on work visa filings for employee sponsorships. Handle unemployment claims and represent the company at unemployment hearings. Work closely with Payroll to ensure accuracy. Qualifications: Education: BA/BS in Human Resources or related field (Required); MS/MA in Human Resources or related field (Preferred). Experience: 10+ years progressive HR experience; 5+ years in manufacturing strongly preferred (pharmaceutical experience a plus). Knowledge/Skills: state and federal employment laws; HR best practices; experience administering employee benefits and HR programs. Licenses: SPHR preferred. Compensation/Benefits (as stated): Base salary: $150,000-$160,000/year; short-term incentive/bonus or performance-based award within first 12 months; comprehensive health/insurance benefits and 401(k) matching. #J-18808-Ljbffr