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.

HR Business Partner  

Responsibilities

• HR Partner and primary point-of-contact to regional and/or local Operational and/or Functional leaders for the country
• Develops and deploys HR practices and solutions to support the business goals
• Effectively navigates the HR organization to ensure quality and timely delivery of all HR services to meet Business needs
• Internal organizational development consultant and coach to Business and HR teams

People responsibilities

• Individual contributor

 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 operational people outcomes
• 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
• Liaise and advise HR COEs on local HR policies and procedures and operations to support pro-active delivery of quality HR services to meet current and future business needs
• Manage entry-mid level Employee Relations cases of China 
• Oversees local implementation of global and standardized HR processes 
• Provide coaching and support to  Line Managers on a range of employee matters including performance management, recruitment and talent development
• Applies consistency and fairness in adherence to regulations, compliance, laws, policies, procedures and issue escalation           

Education / Qualifications

• To be successful in this position, you’ll need to be educated to Degree level (or equivalent), within Human Resources or related discipline
• 5+ years of HR and/or combination of HR and Business Leadership experience

Experience

• Building, leading and delivering People Strategies to support Business Strategy
• Providing Organizational Design and Development expertise and guidance
• Effective communicator with the ability to build relationships with senior leaders and a complex set of stakeholders to drive organizational change.
• Support Talent Management, Development and Performance agendas
• Contribute to development of Employee Engagement plans
• Skillful Employee Relations experiences with strong insights of China labor regulations
• Provide expertise in the following areas: career planning, performance management, coaching, data analysis, compensation and rewards, employee relations, learning and development, recognition programs, culture keeper, employee engagement, coaching and development, talent management, conflict resolution, talent acquisition, data analysis, and employee relations.
• Ability to work independently and within a matrix environment

Others

• The position is based at the office (Beijing, Dalian) in Fortrea China.

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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