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Form of workFor 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, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
We are looking for a critical thinking, organized and energetic Human Resources Business Partner to join our team, supporting the Safety Assessment business located at the Mattawan, MI site.
The Human Resource Business Partner will function as an HR generalist, providing senior level HR guidance and support for assigned client group(s). This hands-on role provides expertise in the areas of employee relations, workforce planning, performance management, compensation, employee retention, coaching/development, conflict management and ad hoc projects as necessary.
Responsibilities:
Consult with leaders in areas such as organizational assessment, employee relations, talent acquisition, work force planning and change leadership in order to strengthen overall organizational capability.
Acts as a trusted advisor and partner to line management by gathering and analyzing HR and client information to drive the development and implementation of solutions to drive employee engagement and reduce turnover.
Collaborate closely with the regional HR team in the implementation of initiatives to drive Core, Common and Consistent HR solutions.
Assist with integrating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion processes and programs into the People Strategy.
Proactively bring solutions to continuously improve HR support to the business around efficiency, process and performance.
Coach and partner with managers to resolve complex employee relations issues including performance management, facilitation of formal/informal complaints; partnering with legal partner when necessary.
Conduct Compensation analysis in partnership with Compensation partner to determine local compensation needs and actions.
May partner with SME's to develop and facilitate training on HR subject matter.
Ensure documentation and HRIS transactions are processed in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in Human Resources management or related discipline
3+ years proven HR generalist experience
PHR/SPHR preferred
Must have demonstrated skills in change management and organizational development.
Key skills and abilities include; coaching, influencing, facilitation, process development, project management, analysis, presentation and problem solving
Must possess strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in HRIS and MS Office Suite
Working knowledge of EEO, Federal & State employment laws, Worker's Comp, STD and LTD issues
Must demonstrate the highest level of integrity, ethical behavior and be able to maintain confidential information
Keeps commitments; exhibits candor and courage - is not afraid to establish a visible presence and point of view, to engage in spirited and constructive debate, to hold others accountable
The pay range for this position is $75K - $95K USD. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location
About Corporate Functions
The Corporate Functions provide operational support across Charles River in areas such as Human Resources, Finance, IT, Legal, Sales, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Corporate Development. They partner with their colleagues across the company to develop and drive strategies and to set global standards. The functions are essential to providing a bridge between strategic vision and operational readiness, to ensure ongoing functional innovation and capability improvement.
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 client's 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 people's 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, or 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.
