HR Business Partner

Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced HR Business Partner to join our team in Jersey City, NJ. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in aligning human resources strategies with the business objectives of the organization, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector . This individual should be highly skilled in leveraging Workday HCM and have a proven track record of supporting HR initiatives, including onboarding, rewards and benefits, and performance management. Key Responsibilities: HR Strategy & Consultation: Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing strategic HR consultation on a wide range of human resource matters. Align HR strategies with the business needs of the Pharma and Healthcare divisions, ensuring effective workforce planning and talent management solutions. Workday HCM Administration: Leverage Workday HCMto manage HR functions such as employee data, compensation, onboarding, and performance management. Ensure effective utilization of Workday to enhance HR operations, ensuring data integrity and process optimization. Onboarding & Talent Acquisition: Oversee the onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition for new hires. Partner with talent acquisition teams to identify and recruit top talent in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and maintain an efficient and engaging onboarding experience. Rewards & Benefits: Manage and optimize employee benefits programs, ensuring competitive rewards that align with industry standards and the organization's budget. Work closely with the compensation team to ensure that reward strategies are market-competitive and internally equitable. Lead efforts to communicate benefit offerings and changes effectively to all employees. Performance Management: Facilitate the implementation of performance management programs, providing guidance on goal setting, feedback, and performance reviews. Support managers in addressing performance challenges and ensuring a culture of continuous improvement. Analyse performance data to identify trends and develop action plans to support employee development and retention. HR Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with federal, state and local labor laws and regulations, particularly those related to the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Provide expertise in employee relations, managing employee grievances, and conducting investigations as needed. Required Qualifications: 3+ yearsof HR experience with a strong focus on HR business partnership and strategic HR roles. Experience with Workday HCM, including modules such as Onboarding, Rewards & Benefits, and Performance Management. Good understanding of Pharma and Healthcare HR practices with experience supporting organizations in these industries. Demonstrated ability to lead HR projects and initiatives with a focus on driving business outcomes. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization. Familiarity with HR compliance and regulatory requirements specific to the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. HRCI certification would be considered a significant plus.