Overview

Responsible for the human resources strategy and support for assigned business unit. Maintain relationships by being a strategic partner with management. Provide HR recommendations and guidance, manage performance management processes, and resolve employee relations issues. Manage and supervise site HR staff

Responsibilities

• Site HR leadership and partnering with senior management on all human capital needs including organizational design and development, employee and management development, and talent review and identification.• Supervise HR Generalist and HR Coordinator, providing direction, guidance and feedback.• Responsible for site Affirmative Action Plan.• Responsible for performance management process and systems, including providing guidance to management on appropriate disciplinary actions.• Responsible for conducting thorough & objective investigations as needed.• Serve as agent of change during times of significant growth, reorganizations, leadership changes and other periods of change.• Work with HR and Operations teams to assist with the planning, communicating and tracking of company – wide initiatives.• Conduct needs assessment, and identify resources to delivery training and other programs to support the growth of the site. • Develop HR policies and programs and communication plans.• Dotted line responsibility for PHL recruiting team. Coach and mentor recruiters assigned to site recruiting activities.• Compile and review site metrics; reduce voluntary attrition/• Responsible for New Hire Orientation Program including scheduling, revising & enhancing.• Works on routine assignments per written procedures, where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.• Normally receives minimal instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new assignments.• Accomplishes staff results by communicating updated organizational information, job expectations & supporting their work• Plans, monitors, and appraises direct reports including performance competencies, goals & job results• Coaches, counsels, and conducts disciplinary actions• Develops, coordinates, and follows organizational systems, policies, procedures, and follows labor and capacity standards• Contributes to the overall operations and to the achievement of departmental goals

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required and• 5 years relevant experience and min 2 years Managing people• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent experience• PHR or SPHR Certification a plus

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:• Knowledge of Federal, state and local laws pertaining to personnel administration and various compensation and benefit plans and practices.• Demonstrated success in employee relations, and performance management• Proficient in Oral & Written communication skills• Need to be able to read, write and understand English• Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook)• Travel is required 10% , Domestic/International, Daily / Overnight

Our Values:

Integrity & Dedication, Working Together & Sharing Success; Do the Right Thing & Do it Right.

Our greatest asset is our people, WuXi is dedicated to providing opportunities for internal growth with direct access to a dedicated and accessible Human Resources team.

WuXi AppTec provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.