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In this role, this individual works closely with leaders to align people strategies with organizational goals and serves as a trusted advisor to managers and senior leaders. This individual coordinates and collaborates with the Global HRBP community to deliver high-quality and timely HR Business Partnering activities. Additionally, this individual leads enterprise-wide team member relations programs, resolves complex workplace issues, and partners with leadership to drive engagement, performance, and organizational effectiveness.\nWhat you will do\nStrategic Workforce Planning\nPartner with business leaders to understand workforce needs; develop talent strategies that support business objectives; analyze workforce trends, turnover, and staffing requirements, and support organizational growth, restructuring, and succession planning.\nTalent Management\nWork closely with leaders to Identify talent gaps and workforce capabilities; support performance management processes; assist in succession planning and leadership development; and create career development paths for and communicate opportunities to team members.\nPerformance Management\nPartner with leaders to drive a high-performance culture; support goal setting and performance review processes; provide guidance to managers and team members on handling workplace conflicts and performance issues; coach leaders on effective communication, performance management, and disciplinary actions; and monitor performance trends and recommend interventions.\nOrganizational Effectiveness\nLead or support organizational design initiatives; facilitate change management during business transformations; assess team effectiveness and recommend improvements; and promote team member engagement and productivity.\nTeam Member Engagement and Culture\nAnalyze engagement survey results; develop action plans to improve team member morale and retention; and partner with leaders to strengthen workplace culture.\nLeadership Coaching\nServe as a trusted advisor to managers and executives; coach leaders on people leadership best practices; help leaders navigate complex people-related decisions; and develop leadership capabilities across the organization.\nCompensation and Rewards Support\nAdvise managers on compensation decisions; support merit, bonus, and promotion processes; and ensure pay decisions align with company policies.\nTeam Member Relations Strategy & Leadership\nDevelop and implement a comprehensive California-compliant team member relations strategy aligned with organizational goals and culture; serve as the organization’s subject matter expert in team member relations, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution, and advise senior leadership on ER trends, risks, and best practices.\nLead and oversee complex and sensitive investigations (e.g., harassment, discrimination, retaliation, policy violations), ensure investigations are conducted promptly, thoroughly, and objectively, provide recommendations for corrective action ensuring consistency in outcomes; partner with legal counsel on complex employment matters; manage responses to external claims, audits, and agency inquiries (e.g., EEOC), and support litigation defense.\nPolicy Development & Compliance\nDevelop, review, and update HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and alignment with company values. Monitor changes in employment laws and regulations; ensure organizational adherence.\nTeam Leadership\nLead, mentor, and develop HR professionals and staff; establish KPIs and performance metrics for team member relations activities, and drive continuous improvement in ER processes and systems.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field (Master’s strongly preferred).\n10+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant focus on employee relations.\n5+ years of leadership/people management experience.\nExperience in complex, multi-state or global organizations preferred.\nExperience in pharma/chemical/life sciences industry or other regulated manufacturing industry preferred\nDeep expertise in California employment law and employee relations best practices.\nStrong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\nStrong experience in organizational development and change management\nExceptional interpersonal and communication skills.\nAbility to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion.\nStrong judgment and decision-making capabilities.\nData-driven mindset with ability to analyze trends and metrics.\nCertifications (Preferred)\nSHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent certification. CA specific certification preferred.\nBase Annual Salary Range: $131,324 - $180,571\nPlacement of new hires in this wage range is based on several factors including education, skill sets, experience, and training.\nTotal Rewards\nWe offer all Team Members a total rewards package including competitive pay, annual performance bonus, a generous benefit package with comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 401(k) plan with employer contribution, and paid vacation, personal and sick days.\nCorporate Social Responsibility\nBachem takes responsibility for future generations by a careful handling of resources and avoiding environmental risks. We continually improve our ecological performance and develop and implement new approaches for enhancing employees’ environmental awareness. EcoVadis has awarded Bachem Gold Medal status in their assessment of Bachem.\nBachem Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer\nAs an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate the diversity of our team and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where individuals are hired and advanced based on merit, skills, and qualifications. 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