People Team Director - CARR Biosystems

About Us:

As a member of the Barry-Wehmiller family of companies, CARR Centritech has been an industry leader in centrifugation for more than three decades. Today, CARR Biosystems continues that pioneering legacy by delivering high-performance, fully-scalable bioprocessing solutions to accelerate process development. Our mission is to advance life-saving and life-enhancing solutions worldwide by supplying the best bioprocessing equipment on the market. In the process, we empower scientists and engineers to produce vital biologics in emerging and established markets, including cell and gene therapy, vaccine development, microbial fermentation and cellular agriculture. For more, visit carrbiosystems.com.

 

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

 

Job Description:

Be inspired. Be empowered. Be fulfilled. Become part of a company that truly cares about you!

We are looking for an inspirational leader to support and strengthen our people-centric culture and business performance.  As a member of the Leadership Team reporting directly to the President, you will work to strategically align people initiatives with business needs and be a critical steward of the experiences of our team members.

You are strategic, charismatic, and comfortable dealing with people from diverse backgrounds. You have a dynamic set of set of operational and HR experiences, ideally with an international component, as well as a strong understanding of human resources best practices and employment/labor law frameworks.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Strategic Planning

• As a member of the Leadership Team, strategically align people initiatives with business needs, and serve as a consistent advocate for team members
• Lead, support, guide and develop site-specific People teams
• Serve as a key partner to the Packaging Platform VP of People, and a liaison to the Barry-Wehmiller Corporate People Team
• Continually work to align legacy policies and practices across locations, strengthen People Team effectiveness, and drive consistent team member experience
• Maintain knowledge of HR policies, programs, laws, and issues, and serve as an advisor to business leaders as needed
• Develop and manage People Team budget and key performance indicators

Team Member Experience

• Develop and strengthen recruitment, on-boarding and retention strategies and implementation plans
• Manage vendor relationships for contingent workforce, inclusive of negotiating rates and fees that align to business goals
• Continually assess the consistency and competitiveness of compensation programs and practices, and take action to address opportunities
• Oversee divisional safety and wellbeing programs, with the goal of sending every team member everywhere home safe, well and fulfilled
• Lead divisional succession planning process, to build talent bench and proactively address gaps
• Promote cultural awareness and global understanding between domestic and global operations
• Participate in and/or lead special projects as needed

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or another related field
• 5+ years’ progressive leadership and strategic business planning experience
• Applicable knowledge of employment legislation, wage and hour laws, and safety regulations – advanced HR certification (s) preferred
• Demonstrated excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

The following competencies will differentiate top candidates:

• Strategic thinking
• Building effective teams
• Embracing change
• Drive for results
• Leadership courage

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.  We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

 

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

 

Company:

CARR Biosystems