Sr. HR Specialist
PCI Pharma Services
Summary
The Senior Specialist, Human Resources is responsible for executing HR initiatives and providing comprehensive support across various HR functions such as talent management, employee relations, compliance, and organizational development. This role works closely with operations leadership to ensure that HR strategies align with business objectives, enhance productivity, and contribute to a positive workplace culture that supports long-term success.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- HR Strategy Support: Assist in implementing HR strategies to ensure alignment with business goals and operational requirements. Contribute to performance metrics and support day-to-day HR activities to meet business needs.
- Operational Partnership: Collaborate with Site Leadership to enhance employee engagement, productivity, and organizational development. Ensure HR initiatives are effectively supporting business operations.
- Talent Management: Support the talent lifecycle by assisting with recruitment, employee development, and internal mobility. Contribute to workforce planning efforts to ensure that talent is effectively aligned with business needs.
- Employee & Labor Relations: Provide guidance on resolving employee relations issues and ensure compliance with employment laws. Support the creation of positive, fair, and compliant workplace practices while addressing any potential risks.
- Culture & Engagement: Help foster a high-performance culture by supporting initiatives focused on employee engagement, equity and inclusion, and employee well-being. Assist in promoting a supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to relevant employment laws and regulations, promoting ethical practices within HR functions. Maintain a strong focus on compliance across all jurisdictions.
- Change Management: Assist in managing HR aspects of organizational change such as site openings, restructuring, or strategy adjustments. Provide support during transitions to ensure stability and alignment with business goals.
- HR Team Support: Contribute to HR projects by assisting in talent development and performance improvement efforts. Promote a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and accountability within the HR function.
- Metrics & Insights: Track key HR metrics such as retention, turnover, and employee satisfaction. Support the use of data to make informed HR decisions and contribute to workforce planning initiatives.
- Collaboration with Leadership: Work closely with leadership to offer HR insights and recommendations that align with operational goals. Contribute to decisions that impact HR strategies and overall business performance.
- ESG: Support the company's ESG initiatives by ensuring HR practices align with sustainability and social responsibility goals. Assist in ESG-related training and reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field, or at least 3 years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and the dynamics of an hourly workforce.
- Proven experience in talent management, employee relations, and organizational development.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with leadership and contribute to HR decision-making processes.
- Experience supporting change management, HR projects, and organizational design initiatives.
- Proficiency with HR systems (e.g., Workday) and workforce analytics.
Working Conditions
- On-site presence is required.
- Occasional travel may be necessary to support multi-site operations or attend meetings.
- Flexibility to accommodate business needs across different time zones and shifts.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field, or at least 3 years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and the dynamics of an hourly workforce.
- Proven experience in talent management, employee relations, and organizational development.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with leadership and contribute to HR decision-making processes.
- Experience supporting change management, HR projects, and organizational design initiatives.
- Proficiency with HR systems (e.g., Workday) and workforce analytics.
Company overview
PCI Pharma Services is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides comprehensive pharmaceutical supply chain solutions to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies worldwide. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company has established itself as a trusted partner in the healthcare industry, offering integrated services that span the entire drug development lifecycle. PCI specializes in drug development support, clinical trial supply management, contract drug manufacturing, sterile and non-sterile drug product packaging, and global pharmaceutical logistics. With a global footprint encompassing 30 GMP-compliant facilities across multiple continents, the company serves as a strategic partner that follows the molecule from early development through commercial launch. PCI's expertise enables clients to accelerate time-to-market while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality standards. The company's comprehensive service portfolio includes analytical services, formulation development, commercial manufacturing, packaging, supply chain management, and distribution, making it a one-stop solution for pharmaceutical companies seeking to outsource their development and manufacturing needs.