HR Business Partner
Weston, WI - USA
Job Summary
About Apotex Inc.
Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide with a broad portfolio of generic biosimilar innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto with regional offices globally including in the United States Mexico and India we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.
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Job Summary
The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a trusted advisor to leaders across the United States supporting a broad range of functional areas. This handson role operates in a highly collaborative matrixed environment and plays a key part in driving all phases of peoplerelated initiatives from planning and consultation to strategic development and decisionmaking. As a key collaborator with the Head of HR for the U.S. this individual is accountable for ensuring that all people programs processes and activities are fully compliant with U.S. employment legislation Apotex policies and global standards for ethics compliance and safety.
Job Responsibilities
Strategic Partnership
oPartner with business leaders to align people strategies with business objectives and operational priorities.
oRepresent business needs with Global HR to influence HR programs policies and initiatives.
oCollaborate with U.S. HR leadership and Global HR partners to implement people strategies that support organizational goals.
oLead employee relations strategies that promote a positive compliant and highperformance work environment.
oDrive Great Place to Work (GPTW) action plans by monitoring employee sentiment assessing people impacts and advising leaders on actionable solutions.
Talent & Workforce Planning
oRepresent the business units talent priorities while supporting workforce planning succession planning and organizational design initiatives.
oPartner with leaders to identify critical talent needs and implement strategies for attraction development and retention.
oCollaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to manage global changes and ensure accurate execution within HR systems including position management.
oSupport hiring and onboarding activities including job postings background and drug screenings offer coordination and onboarding materials.
oEnsure a consistent newhire experience by coordinating onboarding activities facilitating New Employee Orientation and guiding leaders through onboarding requirements.
Employee Relations & Compliance
oManage complex employee relations cases and investigations using a proactive balanced and riskaware approach.
oMaintain accurate HR records including employee files and position data across HR systems and shared repositories.
oEnsure compliance with federal state and local employment laws and internal policies.
oOversee development plans and ensure completion of required training and compliance activities.
oPromote adherence to the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program Global Quality standards Safety and Environment policies and HR policies.
HR Program Implementation
oExecute HR standards policies and initiatives to support longterm business sustainability.
oDrive HR programs that enhance employee engagement recognition productivity and overall performance.
oDevelop and maintain U.S. HR Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aligned with employment laws and global policies.
oPartner with HR COEs to implement global programs locally including compensation benefits performance management and learning initiatives.
oMonitor HR metrics to assess effectiveness and support continuous improvement.
oServe as the U.S. HR lead for HR system implementations ensuring successful deployment and compliance.
HR Leadership
oManage performance in alignment with the Global Performance Management Program through regular feedback and coaching.
oConduct oneonone meetings probationary reviews and performance discussions.
oSupport employee engagement through communication forums such as town halls and fireside chats.
oOversee HR vendor partnerships related to wellness engagement recruitment and recognition programs.
oPartner closely with HR Shared Services to ensure efficient and consistent HR operations.
Provide HR operational oversight for employee inquiries benefits coordination payroll and job changes onboarding training compliance and documentation.
Work safely and collaboratively in alignment with organizational values of Integrity Courage Teamwork and Innovation.
Ensure compliance with all ethics quality safety environmental and HR policies.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Education
- Bachelors degree in human resources Business or related field; masters degree or HR certification preferred.
- Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Experience in global industries strongly preferred.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. employment law and HR compliance requirements.
- English fluency required with the ability to conduct business in Spanish as needed.
- Demonstrate global mindset.
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders and manage complex organizational change.
- Strong business acumen and ability to align HR strategies with business priorities.
- Excellent communication coaching and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience
- 10 years of progressive HR experience including at least 5 years in a senior HRBP or HR lead role.
At Apotex we are committed to fostering a welcoming and accessible work environment where all everyone feels valued respected and supported to succeed.
We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing please advise us if you require an accommodation.
About Company
Apotex is the largest Canadian-owned pharmaceutical company providing patients around the globe with quality, affordable medicines. We are an innovative global research and technology leader in generic pharmaceuticals that serves customers and partners in the U.S. market, as well as 1 ... View more