Job Description
General Summary:
The HR Generalist Manager is responsible for aligning business objectives to effective human resources tactics in designated business units/client groups and/or products. This role serves as a consultant to all employees on human resource-related issues. This role acts as an employee champion, and change agent, and assesses and anticipates HR-related needs. The incumbent communicates needs proactively within the HR department/leadership and seeks to develop integrated solutions.
This role partners closely with the HRBP function to deliver value-added services to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization. This role maintains an effective level of business acumen and an expert level of digital literacy to support data-based decision-making and employee listening to drive operational resiliency and foster exceptional people culture.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manages HR inquiry and transactional escalation to ensure alignment across the enterprise on the delivery of HR Strategy
- Analyzes data and analytics (dashboards) with the HR group to identify key issues or concerns that could impact the business unit. Helps to proactively develop strategies to address trends, and ensure attraction, retention and development of talent and capabilities across the client group
- Manages dedicated HR product portfolio including Leave of Absence, Global Mobility, Change Management and Employee Relations
- Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required
- Supports the development of contracts for new hires, promotions and transfers
- Provides guidance and input on client group/business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning in partnership with HRBP
- Manages and resolves various employee relations issues in partnership with the Employee Relations Director, HRPB and Legal Department. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations as appropriate
- Assists in the preparation of comprehensive investigation reports which include recommendations for complaint resolution
- Manages and maintains ER procedures and practices to ensure compliance, enhance the employee experience
- Ensures ER cases are handled fairly and consistently in a timely fashion, and line with company values and applicable laws
- Creates and implements change management strategies and communications in support of organizational design and changes
- Analyzes ER trends to develop solutions and strategies and make recommendations
- Leverages data, dashboards and analytics to show progress and trends across Vertex goals
- Leads the operational integration and advises on executing business change including acquisitions, restructurings and reorganizations
- Manages retention intervention, pulse survey insights, exit interviews and analyzes trends with recommended approaches to resolve areas of concern.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of international employment laws particularly in the UK
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven experience in managing multiple projects/tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Fluent in English, proficient and conversant in another European language preferred
- Demonstrated experience in process improvement.
- Demonstrated experience with problem-solving and prioritization in an innovative environment
- Digital Literacy experience required including Microsoft, Workday, Analytic dashboarding
- Human resources experience, including experience implementing HR strategies, expertise in the areas of employee experience, talent mobility, organizational effectiveness, management development and change management
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree
- Proven experience in a similar role required or the equivalent combination of education and experience
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Flex Designation:
Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible
Flex Eligibility Status:
In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected]
