Manager, Human Resources

Position Summary

Catalent Gene Therapy is looking to hire a Manager, Human Resources to support our growing team in Harmans, MD.

Catalent is a global, high-growth, public company and a leading partner for the pharmaceutical industry in the development and manufacturing of new treatments for patients worldwide. Your talents, ideas, and passion are essential to our mission: to help people live better, healthier lives.

The Manager, Human Resources is responsible for the development, implementation and administration of local and global policies and programs for staffing, employee relations, compensation and benefits, employee development and training, organizational development, regulatory compliance to meet the business strategies and customer requirements of the Harmans, Maryland facility within the framework of Catalent’s overall corporate philosophy and policies, external laws and regulations.

Work Schedule: Shifts of 8 or 12 hours in duration. Flexibility will be necessary on occasion as the site is as 24/7 operation.

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

• Ensuring compliance of company policies, procedures, plans and programs dealing with the specific activities of staffing, employee relations, compensation and benefits, employee development and training, organizational development, HR information systems to meet the site’s business plan and competitive strategy in a cost-effective manner
• Partners with functional leaders in the organization’s strategic planning efforts, providing insight on vital HR concerns and ensuring alignment with overall business objectives
• Provides counsel to Leaders and Employees on Human Resources issues, organizational structure and development; Develops and Facilitates training and development for employees and leaders to meet regulatory compliance, while focusing on building the critical skills and competencies required to handle present and future business needs
• Establishes and maintains an effective and credible relationship with both Leaders and Employees; works closely with line management to provide support, planning and problem solving
• Works in partnership with our Talent Partners (TA) and Functional Leaders on recruitment, selection and placement of talent to ensure we are hiring the critical technical, management skills and experience required for business continuity, and leadership bench strength development; Participates and supports the site Talent Management Program, by facilitating leader training, identifying gaps in succession – and working actively to bridge the gaps with functional leaders
• Ensures compliance with the performance management process to ensure equity on behalf of leadership in the process, while tracking the required improvement in performance by the employee for improved productivity
• Serves as a cultural change agent for the MD Sites, to improve organizational effectiveness; ensures that organizational strategies, structure and processes are consistent with evolving business needs
• Assures compliance with laws and regulations related to employees and their relationship with their employer. Completes appropriate agency (EEOC, DOL, WCI, AAP) audits
• Other duties as assigned

The Candidate

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline (e.g., Human Resources, Business Management, Life Sciences or equivalent) is required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent-sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification a plus
• Minimum 7 years broad and progressive experience in human resources required
• Experience in supervisory or management role
• Exposure to the pharmaceutical, healthcare or related technical industries preferred
• Experience supporting a manufacturing environment (24x7 scheduling variations) is preferred
• Individual may be required sit for extended periods. Specific vision requirements include reading of written documents and use of computer monitor screen frequently.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Potential for career growth within an expanding team
• Defined career path and annual performance review & feedback process
• Cross-functional exposure to other areas of within the organization 
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K are all offered from day one of employment
• 19 days of paid time off annually + 8 paid holidays
• Gain experience in the cutting-edge gene therapy space
• 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 [email protected]. 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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