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Job Title
Associate Director, HR Special Projects
Requisition
JR000015644 Associate Director, HR Special Projects (Open)
Location
Malvern, PA
Additional Locations
Job Description Summary
Job Description
The Associate Director of HR Special Projects is responsible for high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that advance the HR organization’s processes and operational design. This role partners closely with G&A function teams to design, implement, and optimize strategic HR enhancements and organizational initiatives. The Associate Director will drive project execution from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with business priorities, operational excellence, and measurable outcomes.
This position requires a strategic thinker with strong HCM/HRIS technical knowledge, project management capabilities, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to translate business needs into scalable HR solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Initiatives
Education & Experience
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.
At Keenova, we believe that no one should be alone in their pursuit of better health. This purpose drives us as we pair quality therapeutics with human support—showing up in big moments and small to help patients find comfort and confidence.
We bring deep expertise and resolve to every therapeutic area we serve, including immunology, urology, men’s health, orthopedics, critical care, and pediatric endocrinology. We work with patients, care partners, and physicians to help them navigate healthcare system complexity and access therapies that make a meaningful difference.
We are Keenova—keen to solve, keen to serve. Learn more at www.keenova.com .
At Keenova, we know that we contribute to something that matters because we make quality products that impact patient lives. Our dynamic work environment provides unique experiences for employees to grow and develop.
Invest in your own career with Keenova and let’s do something dynamic together.
Keenova provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; gender; gender identity; sexual orientation; religions practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; protected veteran status; disability; or any other category protected by law.
Additional information on Keenova’s hiring practices may be found by clicking (https://secure.compliance360.com/ext/ESLKi3LFkqY=)
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Job Title
Associate Director, HR Special Projects
Requisition
JR000015644 Associate Director, HR Special Projects (Open)
Location
Malvern, PA
Additional Locations
Job Description Summary
Job Description
The Associate Director of HR Special Projects is responsible for high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that advance the HR organization’s processes and operational design. This role partners closely with G&A function teams to design, implement, and optimize strategic HR enhancements and organizational initiatives. The Associate Director will drive project execution from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with business priorities, operational excellence, and measurable outcomes.
This position requires a strategic thinker with strong HCM/HRIS technical knowledge, project management capabilities, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to translate business needs into scalable HR solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Initiatives
- Champion HR transformation efforts aligned with HCM system capabilities and solutions, organizational strategy and workforce priorities.
- Partner with other key functions and teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and organizational effectiveness.
- Oversee implementation of key HR projects such as analytics and metrics, process effectiveness initiatives, and supporting other HR function projects.
- Partner with Communications and business leaders to drive adoption and sustainability.
- Serve as a continuous improvement liaison to HR Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Compensation, L&D, Benefits, Business Partners).
- Collaborate with Finance, Legal, IT, and Payroll on enterprise initiatives.
- Utilize workforce data and analytics to inform decision-making.
- Build executive-level presentations and reports.
- Successful execution of strategic HR initiatives
- Measurable improvements in HR operational efficiency and employee experience.
- Stakeholder satisfaction and adoption rates.
- Achievement of defined workforce strategy milestones.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- 10 years of progressive HR experience, with significant experience with Workday functionality to properly advise on system solutions and capabilities.
- Experience in large-scale change initiatives or transformation projects.
- Strong project management skills
- Excellent executive presence and communication skills.
- Strategic thinking with strong analytical capability.
- Ability to influence without direct authority.
- High level of discretion and professionalism.
- High proficiency in HR systems and data analytics tools.
- Reports to Sr Director, Enterprise HR Operations
- Collaborates closely with the HRIS lead, IT, and other HR functional leads for varying initiatives
- Hybrid role
- Occasional travel may be required
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.
At Keenova, we believe that no one should be alone in their pursuit of better health. This purpose drives us as we pair quality therapeutics with human support—showing up in big moments and small to help patients find comfort and confidence.
We bring deep expertise and resolve to every therapeutic area we serve, including immunology, urology, men’s health, orthopedics, critical care, and pediatric endocrinology. We work with patients, care partners, and physicians to help them navigate healthcare system complexity and access therapies that make a meaningful difference.
We are Keenova—keen to solve, keen to serve. Learn more at www.keenova.com .
At Keenova, we know that we contribute to something that matters because we make quality products that impact patient lives. Our dynamic work environment provides unique experiences for employees to grow and develop.
Invest in your own career with Keenova and let’s do something dynamic together.
Keenova provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; gender; gender identity; sexual orientation; religions practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; protected veteran status; disability; or any other category protected by law.
Additional information on Keenova’s hiring practices may be found by clicking (https://secure.compliance360.com/ext/ESLKi3LFkqY=)
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com