Job Description Summary

This position is looking for a hands-on leader to provide oversight of the People Department for Ferrer US organization consisting of over 75 employees.

This position will report to the US Leader Tatjana Naranda, PhD, President & COO/Chief R&D Officer, providing expertise and guidance in culture and change management, coaching, talent assessment and development, succession planning, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and expertise in culture, change and People processes, including talent management and pipeline development, driving organizational change, coaching, and facilitating team performance
• Partner with the People Department in Corporate Headquarters in areas of organizational talent & strategy, compensation & benefits, learning strategies, & communications
• Provide leadership and guidance in recruiting, selection, as well as restructuring and succession planning as needed
• Partner with managers for long-term and short-term People strategies that support business objectives
• Under the Ferrer organization philosophy, embed a contemporary culture, leveraging change acceleration techniques when needed
• Act as an organizational coach, championing simplification, building organizational capabilities and maximizing team performance
• Provide timely, effective and direct coaching to leaders and managers, fostering strong, contemporary leadership skills that align with the Ferrer strategic pillars
• Facilitate culture and communications throughout the organization; ensuring successful change implementation as needed
• Manage equitable rewards and recognition programs aligned with the organization’s goals
• Provide advice and support for benefits, training, compliance programs, People systems, CSR
• Act as an impartial advocate for fair and equitable treatment of all personnel

Skills required

• Strategic mindset with strong business acumen for connecting dots and driving the People agenda with proactive thought leadership
• Demonstrated experience in making sound strategic People decisions & assessing leadership talent
• Ability to effectively interface and influence business and operations leaders
• Demonstrated success managing projects and/or implementing process improvement initiatives
• Strong presence, seen as influential & respected by leadership
• Ability to engage your audience and craft clear and engaging messaging
• Ability to work in changing environments, see through complexity and strategically promote an inclusive/diverse workforce
• Confidence to voice opinions & ideas and willingness to deliver tough feedback/coaching to leadership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; making judgments based on practice or previous experience
• Excellent collaboration, project management, organizational and change agent skills
• Ability to energize personnel in a complex, matrix, goal-driven organization
• Trusts & empowers the People team

Education and experience

• Master's Degree in Business Administration or Human Resources (MHR, MILR, MBA) accredited university or college
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in a variety of Human Resources positions
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Human Resource leadership role

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Potentially prolonged periods standing
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Must be willing to travel frequently

The annual base salary for this role starts at $250,000. Individual title and pay may vary based on additional factors, including, but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Our compensation package also includes diverse health benefits, an LTI plan, and an annual target bonus for full-time positions.