Senior Human Resources Business Partner - On Site in Berlin

Precision for Medicine is a precision medicine CRO. Precision’s uniquely integrated offering enables the science of precision medicine by combining novel clinical trial designs, industry-leading operational and medical experts, advanced biomarker and data analytics solutions, and an unequivocal real passion for rare diseases and oncology, in addition to working across other therapeutic areas.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our global team working from our office located in Berlin.

The main responsibilities of this role will include:

• Identify, recommend, and implement an effective HR strategy aligned to business objectives and cultural norms.
• Identify solutions to support high growth and ensure organizational design is in alignment for the growth.
• Identification of trends and causes of turnover and proactive implementation of strategies to enhance retention.
• Integration of programs and practices across assigned groups to enhance consistency, effectiveness, and champion best practices.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, and adherence to local regulations and policies.
• Partner with legal counsel to ensure that employment practices and actions are compliant while meeting the needs of the business.
• Participates in and provides oversight for harmonization activities.
• Participates in ad hoc global HR projects.
• Partner with the VP, Talent Acquisition and members of the team on Talent Acquisition programs, process, reporting, and analysis.
• Ensure that an effective new hire process is designed and executed with the goal for a high quality, scalable process.
• Provide oversight for the overall employee relations process including coaching the HR staff to manage general day-to-day queries from staff, carry out objective investigations, performance improvements, and advice and risk assessments.
• Lead sensitive employee relations issues and bring to a successful conclusion.
• Provide leadership for culture management for the business unit during the high growth and acquisition processes.
• Partner with the assigned leadership team with the localization of the culture project initiatives.
• Direct manage and ensure collaboration within the regional HR team with regard to the planning and execution of work activities.
• Provide on-going feedback, development and coaching of regional HR team including via annual performance reviews.
• Support the on-going performance management program(s).
• Develop and implement harmonized career ladders across assigned groups.
• Identify training needs for business unit staff and individual executive coaching needs & partner with Talent Management / L&D to deliver solutions.
• Provide coaching, counseling, and career development.
• Organize & plan training as required.
• Some travel to other offices and business meetings may be required.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent field of study.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience in a Human Resources role.
• Experience of working for an International organisation.

Other Required:

• Exceptional organizational, customer service, interpersonal communication skills with the flexibility to thrive in a fast paced, changing environment and the ability to actively participate and sometimes lead cross functional teams.
• Knowledge regional country employment regulations.
• Extensive Works Council experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge in all areas of HR to include but not be limited to, onboarding, training, performance management, employee relations and compliance.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Detail oriented and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient with MS Office tools (Word, Excel PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Able to travel both domestically and internationally including overnight stays.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, fluently and comprehend the English language.

Preferred:

• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification or equivalent HR certification.
• Experience supporting organizations within a decentralized or matrix style structure.
• Previous experience working in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Experience working with SAP or similar HRMS system.