What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Human Resources position at Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc.?
The Site Director of Human Resources is a key member of the site leadership team within a dynamic Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) environment. This role is responsible for
developing and executing people strategies that support operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and high employee engagement. As a strategic partner and hands-on leader, the HR Site Director will ensure the site attracts, retains, and develops top talent while supporting the organization's mission to deliver high-quality products and services to pharmaceutical clients.
This is an on-site role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with site leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that support business objectives in a regulated, client-focused manufacturing environment.
- Lead all aspects of HR at the site, including employee relations, talent acquisition, onboarding, organizational development, workforce planning, training, and performance management.
- Act as a Bora cultural ambassador for The Bora Way, fostering a high-performance, quality-first, and compliance-driven workplace.
- Drive site-level organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives, supporting agility and responsiveness to customer and business needs.
- Collaborate with corporate HR and global Centers of Excellence (COEs) to roll out company-wide programs and ensure consistency in practices.
- Ensure full compliance with all applicable local, state, federal, and industry-specific employment regulations, including cGMP, OSHA, FDA, and EHS standards.
- Develop and lead HR metrics reporting and workforce analytics to guide decision-making and monitor key talent indicators.
- Lead, coach, and develop the site HR team, building capabilities for scalable growth.
- Manage site HR budget
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
- 8–10 years of progressive HR experience with at least 5 years in a manufacturing or CDMO/pharmaceutical/biotech setting.
- Proven leadership experience in a site HR role, ideally in a regulated or GMP environment.
- SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or related certification preferred.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong understanding of cGMP, regulatory compliance, and quality systems from an HR perspective.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in a matrixed and fast-paced environment.
- Experience supporting operational scale-up, workforce planning, and change management initiatives.
- Deep knowledge of labor law and employee relations
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Analytical and metrics-driven with experience in HRIS and workforce reporting tools.
Working Conditions:
- Onsite role with visibility and accessibility to production, quality, and technical teams.
- Willingness to support extended hours for shift workers as required.
Compensation Range:
$162,233.00 - $243,350.00
Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives and regulations of federal, state and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping with this commitment, Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including factors related to pregnancy or child birth), national origin, age, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity status with regard to public assistance, employment status, local human rights commission activity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, or any other protected category.
About Us
At Upsher-Smith, we strive to help improve lives by bringing a variety of medications—both generics and brands—to patients and prescribers. Come join our dynamic pharmaceutical company, which offers challenging career opportunities for personal and professional growth in our offices, in our plants, and in every area in between.
Salary : $162,233 - $243,350
