As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. With over 19,000 staff conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.

Fortrea has an exciting opportunity for a Global HR Partner to join the HR Team! As a key member of Fortrea, the HR Partner will utilize their skills and background to partner with and be the main point-of-contact for their respective leadership team.  The candidate will need to be able to effectively navigate the HR organization to ensure quality and timely delivery of all HR services to meeting business needs. 

This is a great opportunity to join a fast paced, fun and collaborative HR team!

Essential Job Duties:

• Builds strong working relationships, underpinned by trust, credibility and respect with business and HR leaders
• Seeks to understand business strategies and translates into long-term people strategies and agendas
• Supports the development of short and long-term People strategies with HR BU, COE and business leaders to enable and support business strategies
• Supports the development of HR initiatives and priorities
• Supports HR and Business organizations and cultures to drive innovation, employee engagement, process improvement and commitment to service excellence
• With business leaders support strategies to improve business and organizational performance and change management
• Inform HR COEs on business strategy to support pro-active delivery of quality HR services to meet current and future business needs 
• Oversees local implementation of global and standardized HR processes
• Ensure BU and HR strategies are aligned with the global and/or regional HR plans and strategies
• Provide coaching and development practices in support of business strategy and growth agendas
• Oversee BU execution of core HR process including Talent Management, Development and Performance
• Actively involved in the recruitment, development, growth and retention of talent
  Applies consistency and fairness in adherence to regulations, compliance, laws, policies, procedures and issue escalation
• 10-20% travel required

Experience:

• Minimum of 6+ years of HR and/or combination of HR and Business Leadership experience
• Knowledge of Canadian regulations and experience supporting Canadian based employees a plus

Education/Qualifications/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or HR certification/qualification (e.g. SHRM/CIPD) required
• Advanced degree in related field preferred

Pay Range: $120,000-$135,000 base annual salary

Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Company bonus where applicable. 

The application deadline is September 15 , 2024.

Fortrea is actively seeking motivated problem-solvers and creative thinkers who share our passion for overcoming barriers in clinical trials. Our unwavering commitment is to revolutionize the development process, ensuring the swift delivery of life-changing ideas and therapies to patients in need. Join our exceptional team and embrace a collaborative workspace where personal growth is nurtured, enabling you to make a meaningful global impact. For more information about Fortrea, visit www.fortrea.com.

Fortrea is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Fortrea strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to apply.

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