Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Shire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Founded in 1986, Shire Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a global specialty pharmaceutical company. Our mission is to develop and market medicines that improve the quality of life for patients and their caregivers.Shire succeeds because of our people. Through teamwork, commitment, innovative thinking and energy, Shire will continue to grow as a world-class pharmaceutical organization. Due to our extended growth, we currently have a need for the following position:Deliver HR programs and supports business strategy and objectives through people management expertise Work at both strategic and tactical level to deliver proactive HR programs in support of business strategy, including talent management programs and support, compensation advice and planning, staffing, selection, employee relations, management consultation & coaching, and organizational design. Develop and maintain understanding of business objectives and operating environment to be able to deliver applicable solutions. Coordinate with other HR colleagues to ensure consistency of process and policy application. Ensure business interests are represented in the design of HR programs.Lead, develop, assist and implement HR projects.Essential FunctionsConsult to client areas on human resource issues of current or future value and impact to business strategy, objectives & deliverables. Develop & maintain working knowledge of clients' business strategies, objectives and key deliverables; Provide HR input & support to the HR strategy plan based on knowledge of client area[s). Identify and developing HR solutions to meet needs of client area[s]. Develop & maintain effective relationships with key contacts in client area both locally and globally maintaining a deep understanding of individual & organizational capabilities.Coordinating with the Specialist areas in HR to provide services i.e. Staffing, Training, HRIS, Leadership Development, Benefits and CompensationProvide HR input & support to the HR strategy plan based on knowledge of client area[s). Identify and developing HR solutions to meet needs of client area[s]. Develop & maintain effective relationships with key contacts in client area both locally and globally maintaining a deep understanding of individual & organizational capabilities.Coordinating with the Specialist areas in HR to provide services i.e. Staffing, Training, HRIS, Leadership Development, Benefits and CompensationDevelop & maintain effective relationships with key contacts in client area both locally and globally maintaining a deep understanding of individual & organizational capabilities.Coordinating with the Specialist areas in HR to provide services i.e. Staffing, Training, HRIS, Leadership Development, Benefits and CompensationProvide HR input & support to the HR strategy plan based on knowledge of client area[s). Identify and developing HR solutions to meet needs of client area[s]. Develop & maintain effective relationships with key contacts in client area both locally and globally maintaining a deep understanding of individual & organizational capabilities.Coordinating with the Specialist areas in HR to provide services i.e. Staffing, Training, HRIS, Leadership Development, Benefits and CompensationCollaborate with staffing to develop Strategic-staffing plans for the site, provide consultation and ensure high level of excellence in delivery of staffing process.Counsel client leadership & ensure client delivery of performance management, diversity improvement and development plans as well as succession planningProvide support to client of corporate philosophy including counsel & projects, which support Shire culture, operating model, employee feedback, work/life options, diversity, recognition & rewards & compensation.Monitor area metrics and performance, identifying problems and innovative solutions Lead or be a member of project team[s] to support in the development and enhancement of company-wide programs, policies and guidelineShire is committed to providing high quality, competitive, and appropriate health care benefits for employees and their families.Shire is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.Requirements: Bachelors' degree in HR or related fieldMasters degree in Human Resources or MBA a plus5+ years of HR experienceMinimum of 3 years of direct HR business partner experienceCommercial Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry experience preferredAble to build authentic relationships with HR colleagues and client groups by sharing and seeking information to deepen understanding of client needs, anticipate needs, influence decision-making and resolve complex organizational challenges. Strong leadership, interpersonal skills including influencing, coaching, facilitation, relationship management, conflict resolution and project managementAble to manage change, use own initiative, and work under pressure to manage several projects with conflicting priorities and work to tight deadlines. Able to work independently with little directionStrong business acumen. Seeks to apply in-depth knowledge of product or function to decisions regarding how to approach current situation. Reaches out to others in order to understand their perspective, background information and experience.Able to build authentic relationships with HR colleagues and client groups by sharing and seeking information to deepen understanding of client needs, anticipate needs, influence decision-making and resolve complex organizational challenges. Able to diagnose individual and team challenges and provide coaching and guidance on team leadership and development interventions Maintains one?s focus on results over time. Keeps one?s sights on Shire?s objectives or other desired end results, despite repeated obstacles. Focuses on the most important priorities and critical success factors as the key to goal attainment. Corrects performance issues effectively.Strong customer focus. Leverages relationships built on trust to gain access quickly to appropriate parties and deepen understanding of customers? needs.Constantly scans for ways to assist internal and external customers further and takes steps to do so. Looks for ways to go a step beyond meeting customers? needs and offers additional help or a customized solution. Asks diagnostic questions and uses insightful communication skills (e.g., active listening) to get customers to open up about their true business issues and concerns. Probes, digs deeper and asks thoughtful questions to identify situations that are unique to customers? businesses.Recognizes opportunities to make improvements and proactively offers ideas for how to improve client satisfaction or quality. Works with internal or external resources to find new ways to approach a situation.Demonstrates ability to use an analytical approach to problem solving and conflict resolution. After thinking through a problem thoroughly and considering various resources, generates a list of options for how the issue might be resolved. Applies an ?if-then? strategy to determine the best course of action. Is constantly looking for the most effective, efficient and productive course of action. Does basic research about possible solutions to ensure that one is making a well-informed decision.Strong working knowledge of talent sourcing and selection practices, compensation and rewards practices, and employee relations practices and compliance requirementsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsApply to Shire