Human Resources Business Partner, BBU R&I
Wilmington, DE - USA
Job Summary
Human Resources Business Partner BBUR&I
Wilmington DE
Human Resources
The HRteamcreatesconditions for our people to perform grow and engage enabling the business to achieve its strategic ambition.Underlying our purpose is the belief that the success healthsafetyand wellbeing of our people are essential for success.We achieve this through delivering ourUS BBUPeople Strategy.This is all underpinned byfostering an inclusive culture where diversity thrives and we make choices thatprioritizetheemployee experience.
Asan HR Business Partneryou willprovidestrategicbusiness partnering to theUS BioPharmaceuticals Business Unit Respiratory and Immunology (BBU R&I) leadershipteamtodeliverthe talentand workforce prioritiesleadershipand functionalcapabilitieswhile acceleratingcareerdevelopmentandtheemployee experienceand engagementstrategy.
What youll do
Strategic HR Planning and Execution
Deliver the people strategy using commercial insights financial competence and data analytics.
Collaborate withHRBPs Talent&DevelopmentandCentersof Excellence (CoEs)to developand implement talent priorities.
Create and implement strategies toretaincritical talent andproactivelyaddress attrition risks.
Business Partnering & Influence
Partner with business leaders to understandobjectivesandprovidestrategic HR guidance.
Act as a trusted advisor tomanagement teamson people and culture.
Stay informed on HRmarkettrends and contribute innovative ideas to the organization.
Lead the performance development cycle including check-ins development planning and rewards.
Talent Acquisition andOnboarding
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and advise oneffectiverecruitingsourcingand onboarding strategies
Partner with theReward team to ensure competitive compensationbenefitsand total rewards.
Organizational Development and Change
Drive organizational and cultural changes to support company growth.
Partner with the business to shape go to market modelsbrilliant launches and realignment projects.
Data-Driven Insights
Leverage HR dashboards&people analyticsto shape workforce strategy enhance employee experience and drive organizational performance
PerformanceDevelopment
Support employee learning and development and promote a culture of continuous learning
Advise and coach leaders on performance management standards to drive high reward/high performance.
Inclusionand Diversity
Promote diversity equity and inclusion to foster a positive work environment.
Essential for the role
Bachelors degree
5 years of HR Partnering experience with ability to coach challenge andadvisebusiness leaders todrive performance and achieve business goals.
Demonstratedexpertisein Talent Management and Succession Planning Organizational Change
Proficiencyin interpreting HR data and analytics to inform data driven decision-making and strategy.
Successful coachingand influence withmanagers
Demonstrate AZ Values in Behaviors in everyday decisions
Cross functional collaboration andenterprise mind-set
Demonstratedexperience in managing and supporting business change/optimizationseffectively.
Ability to manage complex HR projects through a complete life cycle ensuring successful delivery.
High emotional intelligence with excellent listening influencing communication and coaching abilities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills capable of conveying complex information clearly and concisely.
Familiarityand literacywithdigital/ AI tools
Desirable for the role
Commercial launch planning experience
Experience in PerformanceManagementRewardEmployee Relations (ER) Learning & Development (L&D)
Commercial/Health Services experience
Commercial Financial and Scientific Acumen
Office Working Requirements
When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
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Date Posted
08-Apr-2026Closing Date
21-Apr-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and furtherance of that mission we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
About Company
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