Director, Business People Partner - Contractor - US - Remote

Who we are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!

What the Director, Business Partner does

The Director, Business Partner will provide strategic human resources leadership and support to a group of departments or business unit. The successful candidate will serve as a partner to the leaders of these organizations as part of their management team The role provides leadership and support for the development of business unit strategies for effective employment and engagement of our people to meet company and departmental objectives. The role serves as an active member of a global team of professionals and collaborates closely with Regional People Partners for the formulation and delivery of activities.

What you will do

• Partners with department heads and senior business leaders to initiate advise, formulate and deliver people strategies for the business, working with Regional Partners for local context and other parts of the People Strategy and Culture Function teams as required.
• Lead the evaluation, development and implementation of human resource policies, strategies and initiatives that enable the business and company to achieve their results, ensuring that company has practices that promote globally diverse thinking.
• Partner with senior leaders and managers to create and drive global change management for programs to ensure successful long term delivery of projects
• Devise and lead global talent management planning initiatives relative to organizational objectives ensuring consistency of approach across the business unit.
• Responsible for overseeing the application of job levels and organizational design globally within areas of responsibility
• Manage the recruitment process for senior level roles in partnership with the Talent Acquisition team, taking responsibility for accurately defining the requirements of the role, assisting managers with the selection process.

What you will bring to the role

• Knowledge in all functional human resources areas including recruitment, employee relations, compensation, benefits, talent and performance management, training and development, and employment compliance/legal issues.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills ensuring exceptional service delivery at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to lead, influence, and negotiate at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to set priorities.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines on special projects.
• A global mindset and able to manage complexity across multiple countries and activities

Your experience

• 10 years’ experience within the Human Resources profession, likely to be gained in a Human Resources role with steady progression of scope and responsibility
• Undergraduate Degree in Business or Related concentration
• Master’s degree in business or human resource concentration preferred
• Human Resource certification preferred
• Some travel required approx. 10%

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do. 

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