Manager, Human Resources - Parsippany, NJ

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

The Manager, Human Resources will provide HR generalist support to Teva’s US Commercial business unit with a focus on our US Innovative Medicines (IM) field sales organization for designated territories. We are looking for an experienced HR professional who can effectively support recruitment, employee relations, exits and employee engagement initiatives within a matrix organization. This role is responsible for aligning HR initiatives with business objectives, driving talent strategies, and fostering a high-performance culture across the sales function. This role will report to the US Commercial HRBP and will work closely with the HR Director responsible for supporting the overall IM Sales organization.

How you’ll spend your day

ESSENTIAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Following is a list of some but not all responsibilities and specific tasks that will be assigned to the person in this role:

• Establishes partnerships across the HR organization including Centers of Expertise and HR Operations to deliver value added service to management and employees.
• Works closely with management and employees to review, recommend and implement process improvements relative to onboarding, employee engagement, and retention to accelerate business performance.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to interview, attract and retain top sales talent.
• Addresses and resolves employee concerns or conflicts in a proactive and fair manner; partners with our Employee Relations COE for complex cases. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations as appropriate.
• In partnership with leaders, facilitates Performance Improvement Plans for employees with below standard performance.
• Support the annual performance review and merit planning processes. Collaborate with Total Rewards to ensure competitive pay structures for sales roles.
• May serve as a project leader or team member for HR and/or business-driven initiatives (i.e. organizational structure changes, cultural change, employee rewards, organizational effectiveness).
• Provides employees and management with coaching and counseling, ensuring objectivity and professionalism in dealing with sensitive issues.
• Ensure HR practices comply with federal, state, and local laws; Educate managers on HR policies and procedures.

Your experience and qualifications

Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.

Education/Certification/Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of prior Human Resources generalist experience with demonstrated increasing responsibilities required
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field required; advanced degree preferred
• Prior experience supporting a commercial or sales organization and/or experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred
• Experience supporting large or complex organizations, with the ability to navigate matrixed structures and cross-functional teams preferred

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to build relationships and influence others, including remote and field based employees
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills and strong analytical skills preferred
• Demonstrated experience in a matrix, fast paced, high performance and team- oriented environment
• Strong track record of results achieved through collaboration, influence skills, and change management skills
• Leverage HR analytics to identify trends in turnover, engagement, and performance; use dashboards and metrics to improve business outcomes.
• Prioritization and multi-tasking
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Approximately 15% domestic travel required

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays.
• Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
• Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more. 

The total compensation may also include restricted stock units and discretionary awards, depending on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. 

Compensation Data

The annual starting salary for this position is between $96,000 – $121,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting salary within this range and level of role may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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