Human Resources Director

Human Resources Director

Position Summary

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

St. Petersburg is our primary soft gel development and manufacturing facility in North America with capacity of 18 billion capsules per year. Within the Catalent network, we offer a broad range of integrated formulation and analytical services to solve difficult development and manufacturing challenges.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Site HR Director to join our site in St. Petersburg, FL. As the Site HR Director, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources management at the site. This is a critical leadership role where you will have the opportunity to shape and drive HR strategies, policies, and practices to support the organization's goals and objectives.

Position requires on site presence.

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer and Catalent employee.

The Role

• HR Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement the site HR strategy aligned with the organization's objectives. Collaborate with senior management to identify and address HR needs and challenges. Provide guidance and support in workforce planning and employee retention efforts.

• Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and management, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices. Manage employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance management. Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and company policies. Manage employee relations at the site and in collaboration with legal department.

• Talent Management and Development: Oversee the talent management process, including performance evaluations, career development, and succession planning. Collaborate with managers to identify training and development needs and identify the appropriate programs. Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive work culture.

• Compensation and Benefits: Partner with the compensation team to develop and administer local compensation and benefits programs. Ensure compliance with local legislation and market practices. Provide guidance on rewards and recognition initiatives.

• HR Operations: Oversee daily HR operations (benefits administration, HRIS management). Ensure accurate and timely HR data management and reporting. Continuously improve HR processes and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

• 10 years of experience in an HR leadership focused role.

• Proven experience as an HR leader in a manufacturing environment, ideally consumer health, food or pharmaceutical industry.

• Solid knowledge of labor laws and regulations.

• Strong experience with change management efforts and employee engagement programs.

• Excellent understanding of HR best practices, policies, and procedures.

• Demonstrated experience in talent management, employee relations, and performance management.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process

• Diverse, inclusive culture

• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives

• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment

• Community engagement and green initiatives

• Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual

• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment

• Tuition Reimbursement

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

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