HRBP, Raritan Manufacturing (Contractor)

Legend Biotech US•Raritan, NJ

About The Position

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell, T-cell receptor (TCR-T), and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy. From our three R&D sites around the world, we apply these innovative technologies to pursue the discovery of safe, efficacious and cutting-edge therapeutics for patients worldwide. Legend Biotech is seeking a HR Business Partner to support our manufacturing site in Raritan, NJ. The position reports to the Associate Director, HR Business Partner and work closely with other HR Business Partners to support the Raritan site as a strategic partner to the business. Contract Duration: 6-12 Months

Requirements

Bachelor degree required. Degree in Business, Human Resources Management, or related field preferred.
5+ years of HR experience as HR Generalist or HR Business Partner is required; experience in Pharmaceutical or biotech industry is highly preferred.
Understanding of HR legal compliance requirements and understanding of HR programs relative to support of business objectives required.
Expert level experience in employee relations.
Proven ability and strong influencing skills, decision making, and resilience.
Strong interpersonal, writing, communication, organizational, project management and presentation skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a changing environment and help lead others through the phases of change.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
experience in Pharmaceutical or biotech industry is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Partners with function heads at the manufacturing site as well as with managers and employees to enable team and individual effectiveness.
Educates leaders around how to use HR policies and processes to build a high performing team.
Provides performance management guidance to management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
Supports leaders in developing strong development plans to grow and retain talents.
Drives cross functional discussion to build robust succession planning for key positions.
Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations.
Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR COE’s to develop HR-related solutions, programs and policies.
Consult and support business leaders in the development and implementation of strategies that enable the organization to thrive through periods of change.
As part of the corporation-wide HR leadership team, participate in discussion, evaluation and execution of corporation-wide HR initiatives.
Other relevant duties assigned by management.