HR Business Partner

Position Responsibilities:

IPS is hiring! We are looking for a talented

HR Business Partner to join our team at our headquarters located in

Blue Bell, PA. The HR Business Partner will manage all aspects of the Human Resources function for multiple Divisions. They will develop and maintain Human Resources strategies, procedures, and programs linked to business strategies in accordance with corporate guidelines. In addition, they should maintain a positive employee relations environment to ensure satisfied and highly productive employees.

KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads Employee Development Process, including but not limited to, setting personal goals, measuring results, assessing performance, identifying training requirements, and building individual development plans
• Proactively assesses, monitors and addresses employee issues and concerns. Provides expert and confidential HR counsel to many levels (i.e. hourly, supervisory, managerial) in the organization
• Works closely with TA to execute recruitment, selection, and interview strategies for hourly and salary personnel
• Follows through employee orientation and training for new hires accordingly to company policy
• Facilitates Performance Review Process, Merit Increases, and Job Evaluations
• Maintains HR documentation and statistical information
• Analyzes statistical data and reports on all aspects of employment activity to identify causes of personnel problems
• Develops and recommends solutions and improvements as needed in employment policies, processes, and practices
• Conducts exit interviews and prepares separation notices
• Assists with the implementation and administration of employee benefits programs (i.e. Annual Open Enrollment; Workers’ Compensation, etc.)
• Assists with investigations, any violations of EEO Laws, and represents the company accordingly
• Works with the CHRO to work within the HR Budget
• Responsible for facilitating training
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS /WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Management, or related field
• 5-8 years of experience working as an HR Generalist or related HR role in a large dynamic environment (EAP industry experience preferred)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, along with the ability to mentor and lead others
• Self-motivated, capable decision-maker with strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building abilities with a commitment to personnel training, development, and career planning
• Proficiency with computer software applications, including: Microsoft Office Suite and prior HRIS (specifically Ascentis) experience is preferred
• Ability to read legal and financial documents, references in case law investigations, labor laws, rules and federal laws
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions, in books, manuals, legal documents, and regulatory employment guidelines
• Highly motivated team player able to work at a fast pace

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY

• This position will be based in Blue Bell, PA with 20% travel required to the other regions across the Americas

• Will work in office environments, may attend meetings on and off site and might tour project areas while escorted by the client or IPS Supervisors for observation purposes

DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and interviewing skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with all levels within the organization
• Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software program
• Ability to create effective recruitment materials in a variety of formats

About Us

IPS-Integrated Project Services is a global leader in developing innovative and cost effective solutions for the engineering, construction, commissioning and qualification of complex pharmaceutical and bio-tech research and manufacturing facilities. With technical expertise spanning R&D to pilot-scale to large-scale production, our team specializes in the technology, trends and regulatory environment to successfully deliver capital projects and improve operations. For over thirty years, we have applied unique LEAN methodologies throughout the project life cycle, continually finding ways to do things better and more efficiently, delivering higher quality and controlling costs. Headquartered in Blue Bell, PA, IPS is a multi-national company with over 1,500 professionals worldwide and offices in California, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Brazil, Canada, China, Ireland, Singapore, Switzerland, Germany, United Kingdom and four locations in India. Visit our website at www.ipsdb.com.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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