Senior Manager, Human Resources - Jersey City, United States - Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma

Description

Overview:

Entrepreneurial Spirit, Rooted in Tradition. Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA) is a U.S. subsidiary of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (MTPC) in Japan, which touts a storied reputation more than 300 years in the making. Our parent company - one of Japans most respected - is a research-driven pharmaceutical company that has tirelessly pursued medical breakthroughs with global reach. MTPC has discovered and produced several first-in-class medicines for serious diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS), diabetes mellitus (DM), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

MTPA is rapidly expanding its operations across all functional areas. MTPAs commitment to patients and their communities continues with a robust late-stage pipeline of investigational treatments for difficult-to-treat diseases and commercializing products with significant unmet medical needs in North American markets. In the United States, MTPA launched rare diseases treatments including RADICAVA (edaravone) injectables in 2017, EXSERVAN (riluzole) oral film in 2021, and RADICAVA (edaravone) oral suspension in 2022. The company handles research, clinical development, sales, marketing, medical affairs, and business development functions. MTPA is dedicated to improving the treatment environment for those with debilitating diseases, researching on real-world evidence, and creating hope for all facing illness.

The Senior Manager, HR is accountable for building and maintaining strong relationships with the clients they support. Partnering with other members of the HR team and other key internal partners, the HRBP Senior Manager will leverage knowledge and best practices to provide guidance and counsel to management team, supporting the building and maintenance of a skilled and motivated workforce capable of and committed to, delivering their business strategy. The Senior Manager, HR acts as an advisor to assigned management teams by providing advice and guidance on sensitive and often complex HR issues, in the areas of compensation, performance management, learning & development, recruitment, job evaluation, change management and employee issue resolution. The Senior Manager, HR also serves as a direct liaison between the Executive Director and the Centers of Excellence (e.g., Talent Development, Talent Acquisition, Payroll and Benefits, etc.) interfacing with them frequently, communicating business priorities and ensure delivery of those HR products and services to the business.

• Provides strategic direction and ensures the effective execution of all aspects of human resources management, including compensation and benefits, compliance with federal and state employment laws, talent management, training and development, performance management, recruitment, employee retention, and HR data management and reporting metrics.
• Assesses human resource needs and oversees the refinement and implementation of organization-wide systems and structures.
• Responds to staff needs and ensures effective staff are recruited, retained, and developed.
• Works closely with organizational leadership and managers to maintain a positive work environment and culture and helps facilitate the resolution of interpersonal issues.
• Fosters a trusting environment that is characterized by transparency, active listening, and direct communication.
• Maintains a strong working relationship with Centers of Excellence and other functions of HR (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Compensation, etc.), liaises between the teams and the Executive Director, HR, and collaborates as needed on projects and initiatives to ensure timely completion.
• Acts as the System Administrator for MTPA HRIS and manages HRIS reporting for MTPA. Acts as liaison with Global HRIS Project Implementation team in order to ensure maintenance and data integrity for the duration of contract with Success Factor.
• Provides weekly/monthly routine and ad hoc HR reports which may include turnover, exit interviews, performance management, and headcount.
• Deliver New Hire Orientation and manager New Hire On-boarding on an as needed basis.
• Assist with maintenance of the HR SharePoint, ensuring all HR related posts including announcements, documents and forms are current.
• Partners with HR Coordinator in administering our background check process as well as adjudicating cases as needed.
• Assists with managing the HR inbox, providing timely responses to employee questions and research information as needed to resolve issues.
• Maintains solid knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and programs to provide procedural guidance and problem-solving assistance in addressing HR related inquiries or issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree in human resources or related field? Masters Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 - 7 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Required: Prior pharmaceutical experience.
• Experience in a start-up organization a plus.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all facets of Human Resources including but not limited to employee relations, company policy and procedure compliance, HR educational training, performance management, and HR-related processes and systems.
• Excellent business writing, verbal communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality with issues and documentation.
• Capable of deftly handling the most sensitive HR matters (e.g., employee relations cases, etc.).
• Ability to deliver effective results and meet tight deadlines and targets in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively, up to executive levels, with other individuals and groups in a matrix organization.
• Good computer skills: Proven expertise with HR systems (HRIS, LMS, and/or ATS); intermediate Word and Excel skills; ability to use Excel to analyze data.
• Expertise with SharePoint and Teams
• Required to work out of our Jersey City, NJ office.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% to attend job fairs or other events.

Our Value Proposition:

Enjoy the fast-moving, entrepreneurial spirit more typically found in a small biotech, complemented by the benefits of a global pharmaceutical/chemical conglomerate. At this time, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America offers our employees unparalleled opportunities for career success coupled with a supportive level of employee benefits.

The salary range for this position is $112,000 - $179,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary may be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state and depending on the role), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

This position is eligible to participate in our annual Short-Term Incentive (STI) program. Specific information about the plan including eligibility rules and target, will be furnished upon hire.

MTP provides a competitive benefits package inclusive of Medical and Dental health benefits, short-term and long-term disability plans, Company Paid and Supplemental Life insurance and additional voluntary benefits such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, and ID Theft Protection. In addition, we provide a generous PTO policy based on tenure, commencing with 24 PTO days, pro-rated based on hire date.