Senior Human Resources Business Partner

At JAX, PEOPLE are at the heart of everything we do. We are ONE TEAM, working together to transform science and medicine. We understand that INTEGRITY is imperative and we believe in careful STEWARDSHIP of our resources and relationships. We strive for EXCELLENCE in all aspects of our work, driving INNOVATION through curiosity, creativity and ingenuity.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Human Resources, the Senior HR Business Partner is a leadership position that serves as a strategic partner to business leaders, managers, faculty, and employees. This role provides strategic Human Resources (HR) consultation and customized solutions to assigned organizational unit(s), integrating HR strategy and providing guidance that adds value to JAX’s mission and strategic priorities. The Senior HR Business Partner collaborates closely with senior leaders, managers, faculty, and employees to effectively deliver HR programs and services related to people strategies and initiatives such as change management, staffing, workforce and succession planning, and performance feedback in support of operational and business strategies. This role interfaces and consults with JAX’s HR centers of expertise (e.g., talent acquisition, total rewards, professional and organizational development, and HR technology and analytics) to ensure policies and procedures are well understood and utilized. Additionally, the Senior HR Business Partner provides key support for employee engagement initiatives, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

This role is New England based hybrid with regular to travel to Bar Harbor, Ellsworth, ME, Farmington, CT and Sacramento, CA

• Develops deep knowledge and understanding of assigned organizational unit(s) and builds relationships across the organization to ensure seamless and consistent delivery of HR services;

• Contributes to the development of the overall people strategy, ensuring alignment with broader JAX-wide people, business, and operational objectives;

• Workforce development, succession planning and talent management.

• Provides dynamic HR solutions using experience, data analyses, and organizational agility to guide decision making;

• Understands and applies best practices and policies in the areas of workforce planning, professional and organizational development, performance management, succession planning, and change management to effectively engage with managers, and employees and ensures appropriate use and alignment across the organization;

• Works closely with HR colleagues to ensure that programs and policies are aligned, enhance employee engagement, and improve performance;

• Resolves complex employee relations issues and works with management to address employee concerns;

• In partnership with HR centers of expertise colleagues, supports the implementation of HR initiatives and solutions;

• Coaches and builds the capability of managers and faculty to anticipate and pre-empt organizational issues;

• Participates in relevant projects, leading and championing as appropriate;

• Keeps up to date with external trends and best practices in HR to continuously drive improvements in programs and policies;

• Builds relationships with JAX-wide HR colleagues, external professional networks, and stakeholders to scan for innovations and opportunities to improve;

• Understands and anticipates the need for change and builds the case for change while identifying dependencies, risks, and options to mitigate risk;

• Oversees and directs the work of assigned HR Business Partner(s) and when leading JAX-wide HR projects, may direct the work of other HR staff assigned to project;

• Completes other related duties and projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field required;

• Minimum of 10 years of HR experience with demonstrated success in leadership roles;

• Demonstrated leadership skills and competencies with the ability to manage and develop strategy;

• Comprehensive knowledge of the HR field and the relationship between HR and organizational/business strategy;

• Strong business and organizational acumen that enables quick understanding of challenges and opportunities related to assigned organizational unit(s);

• Ability to identify and implement innovative ways to support organizational strategy;

• Demonstrated ability to establish relationships and work effectively with diverse personalities and individuals at all levels of the organization;

• Strong conflict management skills;

• Ability to interpret, synthesize, and analyze data to inform decision making;

• Solid understanding of HR-related federal and state laws and regulations;

• Proactive and innovative with commitment to continuous learning and improvement;

• Demonstrated ability to understand and leverage organizational interdependencies, structure and processes including the ability to work through demanding situations and balance multiple priorities;

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence and build consensus;

• Microsoft Office proficiency required.

• Workday experience is a plus

• Hybrid role with travel outside of home location of 25%

Pay Range: $113,718 - $190,388 based on total years of related experience

About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org​​​​​​​.

EEO Statement:

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.