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JOB SUMMARY:

Based in Sparks, MD, this key Sr. Manager, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) position will be responsible for providing strategic HR leadership, coaching, consultation, and operational support to assigned client groups in the Diagnostic Solutions (DS) business.  The successful incumbent will provide a value-added service to line management, proactively setting the HR agenda to offer HR solutions to drive the business agenda while focusing on a balance mix of day-to-day workforce management as well as change management and organization effectiveness and culture.  To drive superior business outcomes, the position will have a strong focus on: Credibility, Capacity, Capability, and Community. The incumbent will act as a trusted advisor to client leaders, strategically and proactively partnering with clients on matters related to organization effectiveness, talent and capability and culture that support customer focus and business outcomes.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND IMPACT:

·       Acts as a partner to the client leaders to drive business growth, build talent and advance BD culture. Focuses on being an effective ‘business’ partner by understanding business challenges and pro-actively taking steps to implement initiatives.

·       Engages with business leaders to pro-actively identify people-related issues and initiatives, provide leaders with regular updates on planned activity, advise managers on employee implications of people related business decisions, and act as coach to senior leadership.

·       Responsible for the staffing process by helping drive and build action plans in partnership with Talent Acquisition Team to maintain an active pipeline of talent ensure opened roles are filled timely with the right talent.

·       Apply total reward concepts to attract, motivate, and retain key employees. Providing associates and business leaders with appropriate information on, and interpretation of, compensation and benefits programs and policies. Work in conjunction with the Total Rewards Team to coordinate the annual merit and PIP process and take part in discussions and reviewing proposals initiated by managers.

·       Facilitate effective performance management practices by helping to define success, establish measurements, provide feedback, and reward performance. Provide guidance and advice to managers on performance issues and issue resolution.

·       Act as an interface with legal and Access HR teams to ensure timely resolution of employee relation issues and prevent possible disputes or litigation.

·       Partners closely with the HR colleagues and DS Leadership team to ensure alignment across business unit where needed with regards to communication strategy and BU wide initiatives.

·       Responsible for Employee Engagement, Inclusion and Diversity initiatives and Employee Retention. Overall responsible for developing diverse talent in the business / function by creating and executing a plan and by leveraging various forums available across the organization for this purpose.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

·       Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in HR Management, Business Administration, or related HR field. MBA preferred.

·       Professional of Human Resources (PHR/SPHR) Certification desired

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

·       Minimum 6 years professional experience in a HR generalist/HR Partner capacity required associated with areas such as change management, organizational effectiveness/development, policy development and administration, recruitment/selection, compensation, employment law, positive employee relations, performance management, HRIS and/or employee and management training/development.

·       Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and  Outlook required. HRIS system experience required.

·       Organizational savvy to apply managerial courage and maintain relationships when confronted with complex and/or difficult situations required

·       Must possess personal credibility as embodied by proven track record of success, able to instill confidence in others, able to frame complex ideas in useful ways, takes appropriate risks, able to provide candid observations and alternative insights on business issues.

·       Strong business partnering experience required with senior leaders. Strong influencing skills across multiple levels, functions and cultures with a sense of urgency and ability to navigate the organizational dynamics required.

·       Organization Design and Change Management experience preferred. Ability to articulate functional strategy and organizational actions needed to support/deliver required.

·       Demonstrated success in translating ambiguous business needs into strategies and concrete team and individual development actions required