Associate Director, Human Resources in Rensselaer, NY

　　The Associate Director, Human Resources is an integral part of the Curia team, contributing to our success by working with the Rensselaer Site Leadership as well as functional and manufacturing support staff to facilitate human resources activities related to employee relations and engagement, labor relations, benefits administration, recruitment, onboarding, staffing, professional development, performance management and other employee-orientated practices and programs that will attract, motivate and retain the workforce.

　　Curia provides global contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

　　Join our talented workforce, where a commitment to excellence and a customer focused attitude is everything. We pursue excellence because our work has the power to improve patients’ lives with the pharmaceuticals we develop and manufacture.

　　We proudly offer

　　Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)

　　Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)

　　Career advancement opportunities

　　Education reimbursement

　　401k program

　　Learning platform

　　And more!

　　Responsibilities

　　Lead Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes safety, quality and productivity standards; goal attainment and performance management

　　Act as a Business Partner to the GM/Site Head, implementing site-specific, employee-related plans and ensuring the consistent application of policies, procedures and where applicable, collective bargaining agreements

　　Act as the primary employee relations contact and consultant to Site Leadership Team and Rensselaer employees. Coach supervisors, managers and employees in matters related to all facets of employee-company engagement, policies and procedures

　　As a member of the Site Leadership Team, participate in and promote all site and corporate initiatives

　　Responsible for the facilitation of site-specific investigations, documenting findings and recommending outcome to the VP, Human Resources and the Curia Legal Department

　　Responsible for interpreting CBA language and recommending approaches to addressing grievances

　　Assist site leadership and department managers with planning and projecting current and future staffing needs

　　In collaboration with the VP, Human Resources, facilitate plans for employee development. Assist in writing and implementing development plans for identified individuals

　　Coordinate various professional development programs and deliver compliance presentations (ex. Leadership Interview Skills Training, Performance Management, Harassment and Discrimination, etc.)

　　Provide practical, consistent, and proactive support, direction, coaching, and advice to other managers on HR procedure, policy, best practice, employment rewards, benefits, and legislation to facilitate in achieving the objectives and targets of an organization

　　Proactively raise issues with managers, identifying practical solutions to and recommending appropriate action plans

　　Participate in new hire orientation process for site-based employees

　　Conduct all other duties as the Human Resources contact including but not limited to: replying to requests for benefit plan interpretation, general employee inquiries, responding to policy-related questions and liaising with functional teams (payroll, finance, etc.)

　　Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and labor law related to employment, staying current on such topics

　　Required

　　Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field

　　Minimum 8 years’ experience in Human Resources in a high-energy environment

　　Minimum 3 years’ experience in an industrial or manufacturing union environment with demonstrated experience in managing grievance process & providing CBA interpretation for client base.

　　Understanding of current state labor laws

　　Pharmaceutical or manufacturing experience

　　Preferred

　　Master’s degree in Human ResourcesSkills and Abilities

　　Critical thinking skills; ability to analyze organizational issues, recommend changes and implement a project plan

　　Strong verbal and written communication

　　Attention to detail

　　Ability to work in a matrix reporting relationship

　　Ability to lead through influence

　　Ability to interpret and explain written and statistical data to a wide range of audiences

　　Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

　　Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions employees, managers, clients, customers, and the external agencies

　　Pay Range: $140,000

　　Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

　　All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.

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