Associate Director, HR
Durham, United States of America | Full time | Hybrid | R1541218
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Job Overview
Provide strategic HR Business Partner leadership and support to assigned business units. Provide support and guidance to less experienced members of the HR team in their day-to-day operational roles. Support the continuous improvement of the HR function through development and implementation for all HR programs in an assigned geography or assigned business line. As HR Business Partner, with guidance, provide expertise, support and advice to assigned management teams either locally, regionally, globally or by function. Lead a team of HR professionals, in a direct line or matrix structure, to assure business delivery and results.
Essential Functions
Manage staff in accordance with organization's policies and applicable regulations. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance and guiding professional development; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing employee relations issues and resolving problems
Approve actions on human resources matters
Develop strong and effective team relationships with HR specialist functions/Centers of Excellence
Lead implementation of projects and process improvement activities related to employment legislation, HR systems, practices, procedures and compliance
Lead implementation of projects and process improvement activities for the day-to-day development of redesign and new local and global HR initiatives
Provide HR Partnering management coaching and counseling
Act as a strategic HR Business Partner to assigned business areas and ensure that HR delivery adds value to the business
Provide input and assist in or lead efforts associated with change management efforts involving reorganizations, mergers/acquisitions and transfers to ensure compliance to local legislation
Provide reports and analyses as requested by senior management
Provide advice and guidance on all aspects related to people management, absenteeism, workforce planning, talent development and management, etc.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree Req
6 years of experience within an HR function as generalist or combination of generalist and specialist experience Req
2 years direct line management experience Req
Experience operating with senior/executive management teams Req
Equivalent combination of education, training and experience Req
Sound knowledge of local and relevant employment legislation
Experience providing strategy HR leadership and support within a global organization
Experience with mergers and acquisitions including leading integration efforts
Strong knowledge of CRO, CSO or pharmaceutical and other related business industries
Excellent leadership skills
Excellent problem-solving with sound judgment and decision-making skills
Excellent presentation skills
Expert coaching and counseling skills
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and HRIS applications
Organization and project management skills
Effective influencing skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills and very good interpersonal skills
Very high degree of discretion and confidentiality
Good attention to detail
Good ability to work in a matrix environment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients
Professional HR accreditation preferred
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex