Astrix · 2 days ago
Strategic Human Resources Director
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $170K/yr
15+ years expAstrix is seeking a Strategic Human Resources Director who will play a crucial role in translating business strategy into people priorities to facilitate rapid growth. This position involves leading HR initiatives, developing talent strategies, and collaborating with business unit leadership to enhance employee engagement and performance.
ConsultingInformation Technology
Hiring Manager
Sarah Houghton
Responsibilities
Serve as HR Partner to Business Unit Leadership, providing counsel and guidance with a focus on leadership, change management, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, talent strategy, and performance/accountability within the Business Unit
Partner with Business Unit Leadership to ensure a deep understanding of the business, and development of the strategic business plan and people strategy that supports achievement of business objectives. Translate the people strategy into concrete action plans and ensure appropriate communications and execution of the plans
Maximize the use of technology and analytics to support informed data-driven decisions by Business Unit Leadership
Understand drivers of change for the business, including acquisitions/divestitures, and facilitate partnership on the systematic design of the organization and effective change management
Ensure people programs, processes, and policies are aligned with business unit objectives and communicate to employees and coordinate execution
Stay abreast of current and emerging people trends and regulatory actions that impact the business unit and the company; evaluate and advise on short-term and long-range planning and actions to address impact on the attraction, motivation, development and retention of business unit employees
Identify innovation opportunities and influence prioritization of product development roadmap that drives improved people experience based on deep understanding of business unit strategies
Power people strategy work with data, digital and intelligent automation
Understand the talent needs of the business unit and influence the interview/selection process for key leadership positions; build sustainable competitive advantage with a focus on succession and development
Follow up with key leadership new hires and their managers to determine the success of the hiring, selection and onboarding process; identify and solve issues as they arise. Make recommendations for process improvements or additional support as issues or trends are identified
Work with business unit leadership to identify successors to key roles based on Astrix established succession planning framework and a rigorous understanding of capabilities, experience, motivation and career development needs
Work with business unit leadership to ensure reward and recognition programs: operate effectively, align with business objectives, support the talent strategy, and are cost-effective; lead the execution of programs and subsequently measure impact while adjusting based on learnings
Develop and lead the use of structured, systematic, and transparent approaches for assessing and developing individuals and determining how they best fit within their own group and potentially other groups across the business unit and/or organization
Translate and identify outcomes from talent review to drive pipeline and delivery of specialized talent (build vs. buy)
Develop and lead a high performing people strategy team that has a strong connection to the business unit strategy and deliverables. Team members embrace the power of being curious, ask powerful questions, and proactively look for opportunities to improve processes, programs and practices
Create consulting opportunities with Business Unit leadership to influence how we are adapting/responding to changing technology needs and automation and identify where opportunities for improvements/enhancements exist
Re-energize, refocus and motivate team to perform at a new level
Set compelling goals and show tenacity, resilience, and bias for action and practical execution skills in driving towards these goals
Align team around both the Business Unit people strategy and create opportunities for our own people talent to learn and grow
Promote an environment of positive people relations by respecting confidentiality; establishing trust and credibility; being viewed as approachable and fair; and balancing business needs with people needs
Provide consultation and coaching to leadership and partner with centralized employee relations and centralized performance excellence to manage people relations issues in a fair, legal and understanding manner that supports the company culture and facilitates a desirable outcome
Coach and educate business leaders on effective team building and people leadership behaviors and practices so they are fully capable and accountable to own, improve and accelerate business results
Capitalize on collective intelligence and experience by building a culture of collaboration, trust and mutual respect with all areas and levels of the organization, routinely seeking feedback and ideas
Partner with and influence leadership to create understanding and alignment between business needs and people practices/programs
Partner with and influence leadership to create a supportive learning culture that builds employee morale, engagement, and potential while achieving business results
Actively engage and collaborate with the Business Unit Leadership team and Corporate Center People team to lead transformation; determine proactive business unit strategic priorities; and develop strategies and implementation plans and programs that enhance all stages in the talent lifecycle and drive positive business results
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/ Management, HR Management or related field or equivalent experience required
Progressive experience as a human resources practitioner, including experience leading talent strategy, preferably in a matrix environment. Experience in one or more HR CoE functions helpful
15 years + for Director (Sr. HR Partner)
Experience developing and deploying people goals that support increased growth (organically and inorganically) and profitability for an operating segment via measurable operational performance results
Demonstrated ability to achieve results in innovative, fast-paced, performance-oriented business environments
Reporting experience in dotted line environments between Operations and HR
Demonstrated ability to perform successfully as a leader of others, teams and cross-functional groups
Extensive knowledge of people practices, labor market and work trends
Demonstrated results in developing people strategy and driving process improvements in a complex workplace
Demonstrated business acumen and critical thinking skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills; influencing skills; ability to effectively represent Astrix as a presenter or participant at internal and external meetings. Must be comfortable effectively communicating at all levels of the organization
Demonstrated success partnering across complex organizations at multiple levels and with multiple groups
Demonstrated success as a problem-solving, decision-making, results-driven partner to the organization
Strong emotional intelligence, integrity and pride in serving as a people strategy expert
Demonstrated ability to exercise confidentiality and neutrality in complex and sensitive situations
Team player with ability to quickly build effective work relationships and establish credibility
Demonstrates an inclusive leadership style with an emphasis on results and developing high performing team members
Action oriented and hands-on leader, with a performance and business orientation
Proficiency in using technology and people analytics, creating presentations and business cases to influence change
Preferred
PHR or SPHR certification preferred
Demonstrated ability to achieve results in innovative, fast-paced, performance-oriented business environments preferred
Reporting experience in dotted line environments between Operations and HR preferred
Company
Astrix
Astrix is the unrivaled market-leader in creating & delivering innovative strategies, solutions, and people to the life science community.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Dale Curtis
Chief Executive Officer
Reid E. Simpson
Chief Financial Officer
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