Associate Director, Human Resources

Key Responsibilities

HR Strategy And Planning

• Serve as a strategic HR partner to leadership, providing guidance on HR best practices, employee relations, and workforce strategies.
• Act as a trusted advisor for managers on employee-related issues, driving effective employee relations, engagement, and culture-building efforts.
• Contribute to HR strategy development and implementation, supporting leadership in achieving company goals through effective workforce planning and employee engagement.

Employee Relations:

• Lead the resolution of complex employee relations issues, investigations, and grievances.
• Proactively address workplace issues, ensuring compliance with employment laws and internal policies.
• Provide coaching to managers on performance management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.

Learning and Development:

• Drive learning and development initiatives, helping to identify training needs and create relevant programs to enhance employee skills and leadership development.
• Facilitate programs aimed at career growth and continuous learning, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Culture Engagement:

• Support the development and implementation of employee engagement strategies to enhance workplace culture and foster employee involvement.
• Lead initiatives that promote a positive workplace environment and align with company values.
• Act as a culture champion, ensuring that the company’s mission and values are embedded throughout the employee lifecycle.

Recruitment Oversight:

• Provide oversight of recruitment processes within a shared services model, ensuring alignment with organizational needs and standards.
• Work with the recruitment team to support key hires, though not involved in the day-to-day recruitment activities.

HR Compliance:

• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local labor regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of HR policies and best practices.
• Oversee the implementation of HR policies and procedures across the Indianapolis site.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to mitigate risk and ensure consistency in HR operations.

Qualification & Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years of HR experience with significant exposure to employee relations, HR compliance, learning and development, and culture engagement. Experience in life sciences manufacturing is preferred.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Expertise in employee relations, compliance, and HR best practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a high-performance, engaged workplace culture.
• Experience in learning and development initiatives, with a focus on career growth and leadership training.

Benefits

• Insurance, Health & Wellness
• Financial & Retirement
• Family & Parenting
• Vacation & Time Off
• Other Perks & Benefits…