United States HR Solutions Manager
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Job overview
Avantor is hiring an United States HR Solutions Manager. The HR Solutions Manager role drives strategic HR initiatives across U.S. operations, delivering HR solutions, policy creation, metrics management, stakeholder collaboration, and employee relations to support business objectives and employee experience.
Key focus areas include Drive strategic HR initiatives across U.S. operations, Create and implement HR policies and processes, and Manage HR metrics and communicate insights.
Important skills include HR Solutions Delivery, Policy And Process Creation, HR Metrics Management, Communication Of Insights, Stakeholder Collaboration, and Employee Relations Management.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Experience Required
5 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Compensation
$97,500.00 - $156,975.00 / yearly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
The Opportunity:
This HR Solutions Manager role offers a unique opportunity to drive strategic HR initiatives across our U.S. operations, implementing innovative HR solutions that advance both our business objectives and employee experience.
The role is responsible for HR solutions delivery across all associates within the United States. This scope of responsibility includes policy and process creation and implementation, HR metrics management and communications of insights to inform business actions, collaboration across stakeholders within HR and the business, and significant employee relations management and execution.
How you will thrive and create and impact
Strategic Leadership & Execution
Inform and execute HRSP strategy aligned with US specific business priorities and visibility across sites and business segments
Partner with global HRBPs and COEs to deliver on business objectives within the region.
Serve as the regional expert across the U.S, supporting diverse associate populations with unique legal and cultural contexts
Provide strategic advice and guidance on HR processes and policies that impact individual business units across the country
Develop strategy for union relationships and labor engagement within the US
Employee Relations & Compliance
Implement standardized ER discipline and processes across the country, ensuring consistent practices and compliance.
Lead newly established centralized processes for conflict resolution, grievance handling, and disciplinary actions.
Handle escalated employee relations investigations and ensure timely resolution.
Serve as subject matter expert for United State HR policies and regulations.
Communicate regularly with site HRBPs on new policy implementation and associated change management.
Operational Excellence & Special Projects
Lead due diligence and HR integration or divestiture efforts for M&A activity in country as identified
Support special projects and enterprise-wide HR initiatives as needed
Monitor and improve HR service delivery metrics and operational efficiency.
Drive change management initiatives that support business transformation and growth
Design metrics and analytics frameworks to measure program effectiveness and impact
Address complex HR challenges in a fast-paced, evolving environment, particularly within highly regulated industries.
Adapt HR strategies to meet business needs in response to market shifts, changes, and challenges, ensuring long-term alignment with Avantor's goals.
What we're looking for
Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred
Experience: 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a senior HR business partner role
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing HR strategies, processes, and/or policies in a global context
Proficient in data analytics and tools, including advanced Excel capabilities
Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage ambiguity and navigate complex business challenges.
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and drive results in matrix organizations
Experience managing complex employee relations issues and organizational changes
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
Pay Transparency:
The expected pre-tax pay for this position is
$97,500.00 - $156,975.00
Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.
EEO Statement:
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of s ex, gender identity, s exual orientation, r ace, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.
Privacy Policy:
We will use the personal information that you have submitted to us in order to consider your application for the relevant role.
Your privacy is important to us. Please click here for our Privacy Policy which explains the purposes for which we will use your personal information and the ways in which we will handle and retain your information. It also explains the rights you have in relation to your information, and how to contact us with any queries or requests.
3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:
By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.
Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave). These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules.
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of s ex, gender identity, s exual orientation, r ace, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW Poster, EEO is the Law Poster Supplement, and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision using the links below.
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
R-174274
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