Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Req ID #: 222638

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27703

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, well help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

**Job Summary**

We are seeking a **Sr. Human Resources Business Partner** for our **PAI/Safety Assessment** division, this position is located at our **Durham, NC** site.

Function as an HR generalist, providing expert HR guidance and support for assigned group(s) in areas such as talent acquisition, talent development, change management, organizational development, performance management, retention, disciplinary actions and compensation administration.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

Work closely with line management to ensure HR policies and practices are consistently applied. Recommend changes to policies and practices as appropriate.

Work closely with line management to assess talent acquisition and development needs and develop and deliver solutions aligned with the business strategy.

Partner with recruiters and line management to ensure the organization's staffing needs are met. Assist with writing/editing job descriptions, conducting interviews, evaluating candidates and extending employment offers.

Coach and partner with managers to resolve complex employee relations issues; seek legal guidance when necessary.

Analyze external and internal HR-related trends and develop recommendations and action plans for change.

Conduct research into personnel practices, policies and procedures. Determine feasibility and cost benefits of personnel programs.

Ensure documentation and PeopleSoft transactions are processed in a timely manner.

Oversee audits of HR documentation as needed.

May provide work direction or guidance regarding employment law or organization policy to less experienced members of the HR staff.

May participate on teams that formulate extensive recruiting campaigns, develop compensation plans, coordinate training programs, prepare and administer EEO and affirmative action programs, analyze and recommend benefits changes, and perform other assigned tasks of similar complexity.

May conduct termination interviews, prepare for and attend unemployment hearings, and assist legal staff in preparing for litigation.

May develop and conduct or oversee development of and conduct training on non-technical topics such as sexual harassment and diversity.

Provide leadership and participate in company and community-related events.

Ensure all actions comply with local, state and federal regulations and maintain necessary documentation for compliance purposes.

Perform all other related duties as assigned.

**Job Qualifications**

**Education:** Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in human resources management or related discipline. Master's degree (M.A./M.S./MBA) in human resources, organizational development or related field preferred.

**Experience:** 8 years related experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

**Certification/Licensure:** SPHR preferred.

Other: Must have demonstrated skills in change management and organizational development. Must possess excellent interpersonal communication and influence skills. Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word and excellent skills with Microsoft Excel required. Familiarity with PeopleSoft highly desired. Must be able to learn new software quickly. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English is required; bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred or required in some locations.

The pay range for this position is $95,000 -$115,000 annually. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

**About Safety Assessment**

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

**About Charles River**

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our clients unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of peoples lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

**Equal Employment Opportunity**

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to [email protected] . This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.