Human Resources Business Partner - Operations

Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Organization: InvaGen Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Cipla Subsidiary

Location: Central Islip, Long Island, NY (relocation available)

Office Requirements: Daily, on-site

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $90K - $120K + Bonus

The HR Business Partner (HRBP):

• Provides all HR services to assigned client group(s) in alignment with HR and organizational strategy, business and operational priorities, and financial objectives.
• Implements HR policies with advanced technical and functional expertise as an experienced generalist by partnering with business operations to understand business needs and objectives and resolve HR issues.
• Interprets and resolves matters including, but not limited to, employee relations, compensation and benefits, training and organizational development, staffing and talent management, and HR and workforce policies.
• Coaches and counsels employees and all levels of management on issues guided by the Company's policy and employment/labor law regulations.
• Performs investigations, obtain facts and details, and resolve matters concerning employee/management inquiries and employee suggestions and/or complaints.
• Coordinates employee transfers, conduct exit interviews, and provide recommendations for corrective actions and/or improving employee relations issues.
• Assists and advises management in formal discipline up to and including termination of employees.
• Ensures compliance with Company policies and guidelines, and applicable laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.

Employee Training and Organizational Development

• Provide coaching and training to employees and managers on identified development needs and skills improvements to increase performance and effectiveness.
• Assess critical business issues and design organization development and strategic plans to enhance company performance.
• Advise and facilitate the design and implementation of organizational structuring, team design efforts, and interventions to enhance manager effectiveness, employee performance, and overall operational productivity.
• Design and deliver training programs to all employees.
• Evaluate and/or oversee contractors or vendors to develop and/or administer training programs.
• Keep abreast of training and organizational development research, methods, techniques, and best practices.
• Act as administrator for the Learning Management System (LMS) for the InvaGen site.
• Manage HR training grant work with NY State.
• Assist with local talent management processes, individual development plans, and talent interventions.

Staffing and Talent Management

• Review resumes and disposition job applicants for direct hire, temporary hire, and seasonal hire roles against job requirements.
• Conduct interviews and provide input on selection decisions for available career opportunities and positions, including salary recommendations and placement.
• Evaluate employment factors such as experience, education and training, skills, knowledge, and abilities (KSAs), and other qualifications pertinent to the referral, classification, and selection of candidates for jobs.
• Assess staffing requirements and devise a plan with management to fill open roles.
• Partner and collaborate with external staffing agencies, where needed, to fill job openings.

Compensation, HRIS, and Benefits Administration

• Partner with client groups and compensation to recommend salary offers, promotion recommendations, and assist with the annual compensation process.
• Compile HR data and metrics and assist with drafting reports and other documentation for submission to management and HR staff.
• Make recommendations for policy improvements and organizational practices based on data analysis and knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Maintain the HRIS system to input data, process personnel transactions, and perform other HRIS and data management duties as needed.
• Provide guidance and explanations to employees and managers on Company-sponsored/provided benefits, accommodations, and leave processes.
• Liaise with the Company's LOA Administrators and managers to review and make determinations on employee LOA and accommodation cases.
• Preserve confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files.
• Identify trends and opportunities to improve attendance, LOA issues, and related matters.

HR Leadership, Special Projects, and Business Initiatives

• Serve as a backup to the Head of HR, including oversight of the HR, Security & Site Services Team when needed.
• Lead assigned special projects, including HR initiatives, programs, and systems implementations; business and operational improvements and enhancements; and/or external projects with outside agencies, community, and business partners.

Educational & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field of study from an accredited institution. A Master's degree in Human Resources or related field of study preferred.
• Active SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant HR, training, and talent development experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or research and development (R&D) facility.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal employment and labor laws and regulations.
• Proficient user of SAP SuccessFactors HCM, Concur Expense Reporting, and/or other related business systems.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, Teams Meeting, etc.

Skills & Competencies

• Bilingual English and Spanish speaker is preferred.
• Ability to build strong working relationships and manage expectations of assigned client group(s) through expertise and credibility, open communications, effective partnership and consultation, visibility, trust and confidence, facilitation, and collaboration.
• Must maintain a working understanding of the organizational culture, business strategy and priorities, financial targets and budgets, and industry and competitive knowledge.
• Must be able to work well with international cultures and diverse team members.
• Able to partner, facilitate, and collaborate with employees and managers across the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to change and manage ambiguity.
• Able to work under general supervision with an orientation towards both tactical and strategic execution.
• Capable of working independently in a team environment and influencing from the shop-floor operational level to senior/executive leadership level.
• Able to communicate both technical and non-technical information clearly and concisely across all levels of the organization, from executive leadership to employees on the shop floor. This includes safety training, briefings, and conducting meetings.
• Exercises appropriate professional judgment on matters of significance and uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problem-solving.

About Cipla:

Cipla is a leading global pharmaceutical company, dedicated to high-quality, branded, and generic medicines. We are trusted by healthcare professionals and patients across geographies. Over the last eight decades, we have strengthened our leadership in India's pharmaceutical industry and fortified our promise of strengthening our global focus by consolidating and deepening our presence in the key markets of India, South Africa, the U.S., and other economies of the emerging world. Driven by the purpose 'Caring for Life', Cipla's focus has always been on making affordable, world-class medicines with a reputation for uncompromising quality standards across the world. In the last 85 + years, Cipla has emerged as one of the most respected pharmaceutical names in India as well as across more than 100 countries. Cipla is a fast-growing pharmaceutical company with a continued focus on the expanse of our strong legacy. Over the last five years, Cipla has significantly expanded its portfolio and presence in the U.S. with both a generic and brand division.

About InvaGen Pharmaceuticals Inc.:

InvaGen Pharmaceuticals is a Cipla subsidiary engaged in the development, manufacture, marketing, and distribution of generic prescription medicines with focus on a range of therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular, anti-infective, CNS, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-depressants. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Central Islip and Hauppauge, New York. In October 2020, InvaGen established its project site in Fall River, Massachusetts to support the launch of Cipla's respiratory business in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Cipla USA & its U.S. Affiliates are committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

At Cipla, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact careers.northamerica@cipla.com.

Pre-employment Process:

Applicants who receive a conditional offer must satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug testing in accordance with applicable state law

Disclaimer on Pay Ranges:

About the Salary/ Pay Range: The salary range mentioned above is an anticipated base salary range for this position. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for benefits and participation in a bonus program based on performance and company results.