Senior HR Business Partner

at  Bausch Health Companies

Join a team! We are a global diversified pharmaceutical company enriching lives through our relentless drive to deliver better health outcomes. We develop, manufacture and market a range of products, primarily in gastroenterology, hepatology, neurology, dermatology, medical aesthetic devices, international pharmaceuticals. Our 7,000 employees share a common goal and values, propelling us to provide essential care to millions of people globally. We seek dedicated individuals who share our sense of urgency, unity, and excellence.
We are looking for a trustworthy and respectful individual who consistently does the right thing. Someone who is imaginative and proactive, with a keen eye for what is possible. A perceptive and adaptive person who is action oriented. We need a disciplined, focused, and accountable team member. If you embody these values, come join our company and help us shape the future.
We are all in it together to make a difference. Be a part of a culture that doesn’t just wait for change but actively creates it—where your skills and values drive our collective progress and impact.
As a human resources business partner to business leaders, the Senior, Human Resources Business Partner will be responsible for helping to drive organizational and people strategies that are aligned to the business strategy across Bausch Health’s corporate functions (Finance, R&D, and Legal). The successful candidate will utilize his/her human resources knowledge and experience to partner with functional COEs to manage generalist activities including employee relations, manager development, diversity and inclusion, rewards and recognition, compliance, leadership development, talent acquisition, performance management and employee engagement.
This role will report into the Senior Director, Human Resources and be responsible for providing full-cycle Human Resources support. The successful candidate will understand how to integrate HR objectives with business strategy to drive business execution and ensure the selection, retention and development of the team that is necessary to accomplish the organization’s objectives.
This position is hybrid and will require minimum three days in the Bridgewater office.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in talent management process and partner with business and HR leadership to institute development programs such as succession planning, career-pathing, leadership development etc. in support of a high-performance workforce.
• Work closely with hiring managers to develop/ execute staffing plans. Lead the recruiting, selection and hiring processes of high performing employees.
• Use analytics and insights to inform decision making, measure the impact of HR interventions, and continuously improve HR processes and practices to drive organizational effectiveness and the development of a workforce aligned with business strategy
• Partner with senior leaders to build people manager capability through people, experiences, and education.
• Facilitate resolution of employee relations issues. Identify and partner with internal resources to assist in addressing issues. Assist in employee investigations as needed. Provide counsel that is consistent with company policies and practices, legal considerations, etc.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Support leaders through the annual people performance management cycle, coach leaders on promoting a high-performance culture, and addressing performance improvement needs within their teams through action plans
• Lead implementation of core HR programs into the business insuring an effective, practical, and sustainable people strategy over the long term.
• Coach leaders and managers to maximize the effectiveness of their teams
• Partner with internal HR functional leaders and HR business partners to identify trends and opportunities for improvement to drive high employee engagement.
• Clearly communicate and work effectively at all levels of the organization. Support major change initiatives, strategic staffing plans, and successful organizational development.
• Provide on-going guidance and support for compensation processes (salary planning, short and long-term incentive programs). Ensure compensation processes are competitive with market practice.
• Assist the Senior Director with other projects as assigned

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree required. Human Resources or Organizational Psychology discipline preferred. Master’s degree a plus
• Minimum 4 years HR generalist experience required
• Previous experience and passion for managing employee relations/performance
• Ability to thrive in a lean organization with an entrepreneurial culture.
• High learning agility with a proven ability to operate efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced and flexible environment.
• Bias for action, strong work ethic, and desire to achieve excellence.
• Must have the ability to think and take action independently, using sound judgment.
• Demonstrated competence in employee relations and knowledge of employment laws (i.e. EEOC guidelines, FLSA and ADA).
• Solid track record of developing and implementing HR projects and programs to drive change and improve organizational and leadership effectiveness
• Strong oral and written communication, project and time management skills
• Must exhibit the highest level of professionalism in dealing with confidential information
• Expertise with HRIS systems, Word suite of products including Excel and PowerPoint

• Participate in talent management process and partner with business and HR leadership to institute development programs such as succession planning, career-pathing, leadership development etc. in support of a high-performance workforce.
• Work closely with hiring managers to develop/ execute staffing plans. Lead the recruiting, selection and hiring processes of high performing employees.
• Use analytics and insights to inform decision making, measure the impact of HR interventions, and continuously improve HR processes and practices to drive organizational effectiveness and the development of a workforce aligned with business strategy
• Partner with senior leaders to build people manager capability through people, experiences, and education.
• Facilitate resolution of employee relations issues. Identify and partner with internal resources to assist in addressing issues. Assist in employee investigations as needed. Provide counsel that is consistent with company policies and practices, legal considerations, etc.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Support leaders through the annual people performance management cycle, coach leaders on promoting a high-performance culture, and addressing performance improvement needs within their teams through action plans
• Lead implementation of core HR programs into the business insuring an effective, practical, and sustainable people strategy over the long term.
• Coach leaders and managers to maximize the effectiveness of their teams
• Partner with internal HR functional leaders and HR business partners to identify trends and opportunities for improvement to drive high employee engagement.
• Clearly communicate and work effectively at all levels of the organization. Support major change initiatives, strategic staffing plans, and successful organizational development.
• Provide on-going guidance and support for compensation processes (salary planning, short and long-term incentive programs). Ensure compensation processes are competitive with market practice.
• Assist the Senior Director with other projects as assigne