HR Business Partner Manager - Commercial

About the role

Provides expertise in employee relations, workforce planning, performance management, compensation, employee retention, coaching/development, conflict management and ad hoc projects as necessary.

Assumes a variety of roles and responsibilities to help achieve Human Resource (HR) and business objectives.

Plays a strategic role within an assigned sub-set of the business to deliver effective HR solutions to changing business objectives.

Counsels employees through complicated work-related problems acts as a credible activist for the organization’s values: passion, integrity, collaboration, tenacity, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Aligns organizational objectives with employees and management within specific business units
• Makes a persuasive case by offering a clear, relevant rationale for HR Offerings that addresses the priorities of the business
• Interprets business strategy and performance data to identify tangible HR solutions that will deliver commercial and business value
• Counsels and counsels mid-level managers on a broad range of HR topics focused on driving employee performance, strategy and workforce planning to strengthen overall business performance
• Resolves employee concerns with agility and professionalism utilizing effective listening, problem solving, influencing and negotiating skills
• Interprets business requirements and translates these into immediate and long-term HR requirements
• Advises and guides all levels of management to develop positive employee engagement capability and leadership skills
• Assists senior management in the development of solutions through cultural and process perspective organizational development
• Develops capability within leaders to drive and sustain a high-performing culture through resources, training and other supports
• Drives and communicates company-wide and HR related programs, guidelines, processes and initiatives (e.g., corporate policy, performance review, workforce planning, and organizational change)
• Administers talent management and succession planning activity within client organization(s)
• Promotes and connects the capabilities of HR to support the business in achieving its objectives
• Communicates insights on the evolving position of Neurocrine’s EVP in the labor market and implications for talent management initiatives
• Understands the people drivers of business value and helps the business to leverage them
• Understands and communicates the benefits the business can achieve from HR investment
• Promotes and designs strategies to build future capabilities
• Delivers programs to address identified workforce gaps
• Maintains a level of literacy about the organization, including its financial position, its culture, and its competition
• Combines an understanding of the business context and leading practice to identify new opportunities for innovative engagement or culture initiatives
• Maintains a level of literacy about the organization, including its financial position, its culture, and its competition

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Business, HR, Behavioral Sciences or related field AND 6+ years of demonstrated experience in general human resources, Performance Management, Talent & Succession, Engagement, Organizational Development, Change Management, coaching and communications. Life Sciences experience preferred.
• OR Master's degree in Business, HR, Behavioral Sciences or related field AND 4+ years of related experience as noted above
• OR High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent AND 10+ years of equivalent experience, training, or certifications
• Proficient knowledge of federal, state, and local laws (including AAP/EEO) and statutes for employment; and ability to apply appropriately
• Understanding of application of internal and external HR principles, concepts, practices, and standards, especially in areas of responsibility
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Ability to engage in challenging discussions, coaching, providing feedback and recommendations on the fly
• Proficient project management and team leadership skills and abilities
• Ability to coach employees, teams and mid-level management through complex, difficult, and emotional issues
• Adaptability and capability to understand changing business objectives and needs of assigned clients to provide effective solutions through organizational effectiveness
• Understanding of the Company's business objectives and developing understanding of HR's services and customers
• Understanding how the team / work area relates to other related areas and uses that knowledge to improve efficiency and produce high-quality work with cross-functional impact (i.e., accounting and finance)
• Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational issues relating to various HR disciplines
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Works cross-functionally as the representative for area of responsibility
• Works collaboratively and builds positive/effective business partnerships
• Demonstrated ability to effectively partner with all levels of the organization and positively influence teams
• Proven planning and organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks; ability to act as project manager for mid-sized
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to directly lead a staff or indirectly lead teams

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Business, HR, Behavioral Sciences or related field AND 6+ years of demonstrated experience in general human resources, Performance Management, Talent & Succession, Engagement, Organizational Development, Change Management, coaching and communications. Life Sciences experience preferred.
• OR Master's degree in Business, HR, Behavioral Sciences or related field AND 4+ years of related experience as noted above
• OR High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent AND 10+ years of equivalent experience, training, or certifications
• Proficient knowledge of federal, state, and local laws (including AAP/EEO) and statutes for employment; and ability to apply appropriately
• Understanding of application of internal and external HR principles, concepts, practices, and standards, especially in areas of responsibility
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Ability to engage in challenging discussions, coaching, providing feedback and recommendations on the fly
• Proficient project management and team leadership skills and abilities
• Ability to coach employees, teams and mid-level management through complex, difficult, and emotional issues
• Adaptability and capability to understand changing business objectives and needs of assigned clients to provide effective solutions through organizational effectiveness
• Understanding of the Company's business objectives and developing understanding of HR's services and customers
• Understanding how the team / work area relates to other related areas and uses that knowledge to improve efficiency and produce high-quality work with cross-functional impact (i.e., accounting and finance)
• Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational issues relating to various HR disciplines
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Works cross-functionally as the representative for area of responsibility
• Works collaboratively and builds positive/effective business partnerships
• Demonstrated ability to effectively partner with all levels of the organization and positively influence teams
• Proven planning and organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks; ability to act as project manager for mid-sized
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to directly lead a staff or indirectly lead teams

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of HR best practices and compliance regulations
• Ability to analyze data and make informed recommendations
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage employee relations and resolve conflicts
• Ability to develop and implement HR policies and procedures
• Ability to conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback
• Ability to manage employee benefits and compensation programs
• Ability to conduct training and development programs
• Ability to manage succession planning and talent management activities

Benefits

• Annual base salary: $119,700.00 - $164,000.00
• Annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary
• Eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program
• Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

Pay

The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $119,700.00-$164,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.

Schedule

N/A

Company

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)