Sanofi Hiring for HR Business Partner, Manager at Chattanooga, Tennessee Full Time

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources Sanofi Consumer Health Care, the Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) Manufacturing & Supply (M&S) will partner with our M&S teams to provide a full range of HR/People & Culture (P&C) services and act as a key driver of the people strategy.

The HRBP will build and sustain relationships with a dynamic client group of exempt and non-exempt team members, to effectively influence analysis and decision-making in the areas of leadership, talent management & development, succession planning, change management, workforce planning, organization development & design, performance management, employee engagement, and to collaborate with the US and global HR/People & Culture (P&C) team members as well as with the P&C Centers of Expertise to diagnose, develop and deliver solutions to support the clients. The person in this role should have strong business acumen, deep knowledge of employee relations (practices, practices and related laws), and operational excellence focus with a proven ability to align business needs with HR solutions and support to move the business forward in a dynamic environment.

SUMMARY OF PURPOSE/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for providing strategic and operational direction and support to local leaders and teams on all relevant human resources matters.
• The incumbent translates, influences and leads HR/P&C initiatives/programs consistent with business strategy for identified groups.
• Active member of assigned management teams.
• Implements and coordinates policies and programs encompassing all human resources activities including, but not limited to, employee relations, talent acquisition and retention, talent management, performance management, organizational development, compensation and benefits, in partnership with local, regional and global Centers of Expertise (COE’s).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Strategic Business Partner – works with client group leaders to ensure the successful deployment of HR/P&C strategies in support of business needs. Anticipates challenges and partners with the business to ensure the development and execution of consistent and sustainable solutions. Acts as a change agent and facilitates the translation of business priorities into actionable people and labor strategies.
• Employee Relations – provides coaching and counselling to area management and employees to ensure effective and efficient issue resolution. Ensures consistent application of company policies and procedures, and related employment legislation, while maintaining employee engagement.
• Labor Relations – provides coaching and counselling to managers and employees on the interpretation of labor practices and policies. Ensures compliance with established procedures. Works closely with the HR Head, Legal, and CoEs to escalate matters for investigation and resolution.
• Talent Management – partners with local leaders to identify, develop and retain talent in support of key talent and succession planning activities. Activities include facilitating talent calibration sessions, assessing employee potential, defining and tracking development plans, identifying employee development opportunities, and ensuring talent retention initiatives are in place as required.
• Performance Management – partner with leaders to drive a high-performance culture through early identification and improvement interventions with low-performers, identifying development and career opportunities for high performers, and ensuring objective performance differentiation through annual performance and compensation cycles.
• Employee Engagement & Culture – supports client groups in the identification and understanding of employee input/feedback (surveys), recommending and supporting the development action plans that enhance the employee experience, engagement levels, and leads culture improvements.
• Organizational Development – works with leaders to ensure timely and effective workforce planning in support of department business requirements, and builds plans to address capability gaps for future needs. Provide thought leadership with organizational design/re-design activities to anticipate and meet future business requirements.
• One-HR Focus – partner with Sanofi COE’s in the deployment and execution of new and revised policies and programs, providing business-specific input during the design phase(s). Ensures a consistent understanding and approach towards key HR/P&C-driven processes (including talent, performance and compensation) within identified client groups. Participates actively in support of key HR/P&C performance metrics.

HSE REQUIREMENT/STATEMENT:

• Works in full compliance with the policies, procedures and standards as required by the Company and under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other related legislation.

CONTEXT OF THE JOB/MAJOR CHALLENGES:

• Strong judgement and decision-making are essential (decisions may be final and irreversible from a legal standpoint)
• Conflict resolution and negotiations skills are frequently required
• High level of mental agility, ability to think strategically and implement strategy
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and conflicting priorities in a pressured environment
• Ability to collaborate and build partnerships with a strong client focus
• Political acumen required to manage within the global matrix organization
• Work setting is in an office environment, primarily sedentary with regular movement around the site for client visits and meeting attendance.

DIMENSIONS/SCOPE:

• As an individual contributor the role will support client groups totaling approx. 400 employees (exempt and non-exempt) based locally in Chattanooga, TN
• Decision making is critical in ensuring consistency with company policies, local, state and federal labor laws (as applicable), to avoid costly legal challenges and damage to company image and reputation.
• The accountabilities are primarily local in nature, although participation may be required on global, regional and country projects/programs.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of five years of progressive human resource experience in a similar industry, required.
• Certification in Industrial Relations/Human Resources is an asset.

Experience:

• Experience in the following areas is required: employee and labor relations, organizational development, talent and performance management, employee engagement, compensation & benefits.
• Sound knowledge of Human Resources practices, and employment & labor laws is required.
• Strong judgement, reasoning and problem-solving skills and able to resolve conflicts effectively
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Strong analytical, hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated success to effectively influencing and coaching, teamwork and leadership skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, while balancing multiple conflicting priorities at a time
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HRIS systems (Workday is an asset).

Competencies:

• Global Core Competency
• Act for Change
• Cooperate Transversally
• Commit to Customers
• Strive for Results
• Think Strategically
• Develop People
• Make Decisions

Relocation is not available.

As a healthcare company and a vaccine manufacturer, Sanofi has an important responsibility to protect individual and public health. Although not required at this time, all Tennessee based roles are encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as part of your job responsibilities.

Sa nofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.