Title:  Manager, Human Resources, Billerica

Sun Pharma, Billerica, MA (ONSITE)

Summary:

This role is the HR Lead for the Billerica site. This is a high visibility position providing both strategic and operational HR partnership and support for a blend of manufacturing, quality and scientific client functions.  This role partners with cross-functional teams and leaders to actively engage and advise on HR plans, programs, and policies that directly align with the business strategy. The successful candidate will be onsite in Billerica 5 days per week.

Area of Responsibility:

• Alignment, implementation and management of all of the human resource policies, programs and organizational development functions for Sun Pharma, Billerica.
• Strategic and technical assistance to management and executive staff.
• Interprets and ensures compliance with HR rules and guidelines.
• Develops and maintains a close and confidential working relationship with Leadership Team and management members.
• Develops and coordinates plans, policies, and resources aligned with site mission, goals, vision, and expectations.
• Determines, implements, and measures actions for talent management, organizational analysis, employment practices, immigration processes, employee relations and compensation practices.
• Represents the company's human resources interests to outside entities.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
• Coordinates program activities, services, and/or program implementation with private providers, other governmental entities, program users.
• Monitors the use of automated HR systems for quality control.
• Assesses, determines and implements training programs that assist in the attainment of organizational initiatives.
• Develops or modifies associated rules, policies, standards, and programs.
• Reviews legislation to determine impact on the operation of the organization. Gives recommendations regarding implementation of passed legislation.
• Develops, evaluates, or reviews plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities; assesses feasibility of proposals.
• Participates in regulatory audits such as FDA.
• Effectively collaborates and partners with other internal HR and functional stakeholders in support of overall HR agenda for assigned client groups and locations: e.g. Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, L&OD, Legal, EHS, Workforce Services, Compliance, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Human Resources, Organizational Development Business or related field.

• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• Demonstrated competency using Microsoft Office; experience with an HRIS system.

• Demonstrated successful track record in leadership and management coaching.
• Significant professional growth and a demonstrated track record of accomplishment in key Human Resource areas.
• Must understand and be able to apply principles, theories and practices of employment law, employee relations, benefits programs, training and organizational development, including key employee identification and mentoring, full cycle recruitment, selection and retention.
• Demonstrated excellent communication: verbal, written and presentation skills.
• A self-starter with a hands-on approach and a can-do attitude.
• A team building champion driving innovative cross functional synergies.
• Excellent project management and problem solving skills
• Organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to multi-task among competing priorities.
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment at varying levels within the organization.
• Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with complete discretion.
• Acts in an ethical and compliant manner and requires others to do the same.
• Estimated travel 5%.
• The requirement for English language proficiency for this job role is Intermediate-B1+ (comparable to Global CEFR Independent B1) level based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Experience:

• Minimum of seven (7) years Human Resources experience
• HR experience in manufacturing or production environment required, site HR leadership experience preferred.
• Experience within pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Solid experience managing complex employee relations matters and investigations.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office applications and HRIS programs.

This position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:

Sun Pharmaceuticals (Sun) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Sun employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Sun. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.