Associate Director, HR Business Partner Specialized Modalities

Lonza is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to manufacturing the medicines of tomorrow. They are seeking an Associate Director, HR Business Partner Specialized Modalities to drive people initiatives and organizational effectiveness across multiple international locations.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted HR Business Partner to site leadership, translating business objectives into aligned people strategies, including organizational design, workforce planning, and leadership development
• Lead complex employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions, ensuring consistent, fair, and compliant outcomes
• Drive talent management initiatives, including performance management, succession planning, and development of high-potential employees in partnership with global COEs
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations, providing proactive guidance to leadership and mitigating organizational risk across multiple countries
• Lead and support organizational change initiatives, including communication planning, stakeholder engagement, and change adoption strategies
• Partner with Total Rewards to implement and communicate compensation and benefits programs, providing local market insights and guidance on pay decisions
• Collaborate with HR Shared Services to ensure efficient delivery of core HR processes, including onboarding, offboarding, payroll inputs, and data management
• Leverage HR data and analytics to identify trends, inform decision-making, and drive continuous improvement in organizational and talent outcomes

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant HRBP experience within a global, matrixed organization
• Demonstrated experience working within a COE and shared services HR model
• Strong knowledge of international labor laws and employment practices; experience supporting multiple countries
• Proven ability to translate complex business strategies into actionable HR initiatives
• Strong change management experience, with the ability to lead and influence through organizational transformation
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and build strong relationships across all levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Master's degree preferred in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience supporting multiple countries preferred (including Belgium and France strongly preferred)