Sr. Human Resources Generalist

Avantor is looking for an experienced Sr. Human Resources Generalist to support our Devens, MA manufacturing site. The Human Resources Generalist will provide support to HR Business Partners and partner with their functional business leaders and associates within Avantor to implement key HR processes and programs.

This role is responsible for assisting in providing strategic HR support in the areas of employee relations, compliance, diversity, performance management, HR analysis, process redesign, succession planning, organizational development, and career development.

This is an onsite role and in a manufacturing based environment.

What we're looking for

• Education: Bachelors degree required

• Experience: Requires minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Resources (working for a medium to large size corporate highly preferred)

• Experience in manufacturing industry

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred

• Employee Relations and Project Management experience is a plus

• Demonstrated interest and aptitude for personal learning and HR career development  

• Shown ability to build relationships with both internal and external customers

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to handle associate conflicts and differences by interpreting verbal/ non-verbal behavior, detecting perceptions and needs of associates, understanding and valuing associate differences

• Requires working knowledge of MS Office and HRIS systems

• Ability to work independently and with a team

How you will thrive an create an impact

• Function as a strategic HR Generalist providing HR counsel to on-site management teams; responsible for managing the day to day operations of the HR department.

• Conducts employee relations investigations and facilitates effective communications and collaborative problem-solving strategies to prevent or resolve employee relations issues under the direction of the HRBP.

• Coaches and counsels front line leaders on talent management practices, employee relations issues, implementing corrective actions, recruitment strategies and increasing opportunities for employee engagement.

• Gathers, analyzes, and interprets HR data to identify trends and opportunities; assists HRBP to develop strategies and tactics based on those trends.

• Participates in functional staff meetings and provides HR insights on business issues when necessary. 

• Assists in projects and/or participates as a project team member on company-wide HR initiatives.

• Assists in implementing Avantor HR policies and procedures as well as monitoring the effectiveness of these programs.  Assists assigned functional teams with the understanding of these programs.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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