United Therapeutics
Senior HR/Employee Relations Partner
United Therapeutics, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900
California, US residentsThe job details are as follows:What We Do
We build on the strength of our research and development expertise and a distinctive, entrepreneurial culture that encourages diversity, innovation, creativity, sustainability, and, simply, fun. Since inception, our mission has been to find a cure for pulmonary arterial hypertension and other life-threatening diseases. Toward this goal we have successfully gained FDA approval for five medicines, we are always conducting new clinical trials, and we are working to create an unlimited supply of manufactured organs for transplantation.We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation (PBC). Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through (a) the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and (b) technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. At the same time, we seek to provide our shareholders with superior financial performance and our communities with earth-sensitive energy utilization.Our company was founded by an entrepreneur whose daughter was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition. She sought to find treatment options and a cure for her daughter and patients like her. We are founder-led, and relentless in our pursuit of “medicines for life”. We continue to research and develop treatments for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, and other orphan diseases.How you’ll contribute
In this Silver Spring, MD or RTP, NC office located hybrid role, the Senior Employee Relations/HR Partner will serve as the primary support for assigned business group(s) to administer employment life cycle activities, such as onboarding, offboarding and performance management and will provide consultative guidance and coaching to the business and leaders on strategic HR planning. This role will also manage assigned employee relations activities, including escalated workplace investigations, complex leave cases, workers' compensation, ADAAA and FMLA cases, conflict mediation, and HR compliance training.Serve as primary point of contact for leaders and employees for assigned business group(s); serve as a strategic partner and advisor across HR disciplines, including employee relations, talent management and employee developmentProvide consultative guidance and coaching to improve and drive individual and team performance; Partner with managers on performance improvement plans and monitoring of progress; provide guidance and direction on corrective actionsDevelop strategies and partner with leaders to inspire performance and build employee capabilities through employee career pathing and individual and team development planningAdminister employment life cycle activities for assigned business units, including new hire onboarding and offboardingManage and respond to employee complaints and concerns; conduct internal investigations, while ensuring compliance with applicable Company policy and federal, state, and local statutesProvide guidance, support, and recommendations for the resolution of complex employee relations activitiesProvide conflict resolution guidance and direction to managers, employees and teams; facilitate discussions and bring issues to resolution, as needed, through mediated discussionsProvide consultative guidance and advise and coach managers on employee relations issues as well and engagement practices and strategiesTrack, report, and make recommendations regarding employee relations trends and provide recommendations to reinforce a positive and productive work environmentPartner and liaise with HR Business Partners and leaders as well as internal counsel as needed on employee relations and related mattersContribute to and/or lead HR projects, including process improvements and employee engagement initiativesContribute to and develop and maintain HR procedural documentation with a focus on continual process improvement where applicableMake recommendations and contribute to the development and enhancements for HR policies and proceduresPerform other duties assignedFor this role you will need
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree8+ years of progressive HR professional experience6+ years of direct employee relations experienceStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsStrong communication and customer service skillsStrong understanding and knowledge of employment law, both state and federal, including but not limited to the ADAAA, FMLA, EEO, FLSAAbility to work independently, managing a heavy workload within established timeframesAbility to analyze and navigate complex and ambiguous situationsProven ability to provide solutions to challenging employee issues and situations, while promoting a productive and harmonious work environmentAbility to establish relationships while maintaining a neutral and unbiased stanceAbility to use sound judgment, use discretion and escalate issues when appropriateStrong conflict resolution skillsAbility to influence without authorityAbility to write and recommend policy and proceduresPreferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in human resources, business administration, or related disciplinePHR or SHRM-CPSPHR or SHRM-SCPPharmaceutical/life sciences industry experienceAt United Therapeutics, you’ll realize quickly that it is not an ordinary place to work! When you join our company, you will learn, grow, contribute, have fun, and be challenged... all while making a difference in the lives of our patients.Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit
Company Benefits .While United Therapeutics does not require vaccination for Covid-19 at this time, we strongly encourage all employees and visitors to remain up to date on vaccinations and boosters to protect one another from illness. Employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere and comply with customers’ credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination against Covid -19, the influenza virus, and other illnesses that could be harmful to healthcare staff and patients.United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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We build on the strength of our research and development expertise and a distinctive, entrepreneurial culture that encourages diversity, innovation, creativity, sustainability, and, simply, fun. Since inception, our mission has been to find a cure for pulmonary arterial hypertension and other life-threatening diseases. Toward this goal we have successfully gained FDA approval for five medicines, we are always conducting new clinical trials, and we are working to create an unlimited supply of manufactured organs for transplantation.We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation (PBC). Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through (a) the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and (b) technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. At the same time, we seek to provide our shareholders with superior financial performance and our communities with earth-sensitive energy utilization.Our company was founded by an entrepreneur whose daughter was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition. She sought to find treatment options and a cure for her daughter and patients like her. We are founder-led, and relentless in our pursuit of “medicines for life”. We continue to research and develop treatments for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, and other orphan diseases.How you’ll contribute
In this Silver Spring, MD or RTP, NC office located hybrid role, the Senior Employee Relations/HR Partner will serve as the primary support for assigned business group(s) to administer employment life cycle activities, such as onboarding, offboarding and performance management and will provide consultative guidance and coaching to the business and leaders on strategic HR planning. This role will also manage assigned employee relations activities, including escalated workplace investigations, complex leave cases, workers' compensation, ADAAA and FMLA cases, conflict mediation, and HR compliance training.Serve as primary point of contact for leaders and employees for assigned business group(s); serve as a strategic partner and advisor across HR disciplines, including employee relations, talent management and employee developmentProvide consultative guidance and coaching to improve and drive individual and team performance; Partner with managers on performance improvement plans and monitoring of progress; provide guidance and direction on corrective actionsDevelop strategies and partner with leaders to inspire performance and build employee capabilities through employee career pathing and individual and team development planningAdminister employment life cycle activities for assigned business units, including new hire onboarding and offboardingManage and respond to employee complaints and concerns; conduct internal investigations, while ensuring compliance with applicable Company policy and federal, state, and local statutesProvide guidance, support, and recommendations for the resolution of complex employee relations activitiesProvide conflict resolution guidance and direction to managers, employees and teams; facilitate discussions and bring issues to resolution, as needed, through mediated discussionsProvide consultative guidance and advise and coach managers on employee relations issues as well and engagement practices and strategiesTrack, report, and make recommendations regarding employee relations trends and provide recommendations to reinforce a positive and productive work environmentPartner and liaise with HR Business Partners and leaders as well as internal counsel as needed on employee relations and related mattersContribute to and/or lead HR projects, including process improvements and employee engagement initiativesContribute to and develop and maintain HR procedural documentation with a focus on continual process improvement where applicableMake recommendations and contribute to the development and enhancements for HR policies and proceduresPerform other duties assignedFor this role you will need
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree8+ years of progressive HR professional experience6+ years of direct employee relations experienceStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsStrong communication and customer service skillsStrong understanding and knowledge of employment law, both state and federal, including but not limited to the ADAAA, FMLA, EEO, FLSAAbility to work independently, managing a heavy workload within established timeframesAbility to analyze and navigate complex and ambiguous situationsProven ability to provide solutions to challenging employee issues and situations, while promoting a productive and harmonious work environmentAbility to establish relationships while maintaining a neutral and unbiased stanceAbility to use sound judgment, use discretion and escalate issues when appropriateStrong conflict resolution skillsAbility to influence without authorityAbility to write and recommend policy and proceduresPreferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in human resources, business administration, or related disciplinePHR or SHRM-CPSPHR or SHRM-SCPPharmaceutical/life sciences industry experienceAt United Therapeutics, you’ll realize quickly that it is not an ordinary place to work! When you join our company, you will learn, grow, contribute, have fun, and be challenged... all while making a difference in the lives of our patients.Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit
Company Benefits .While United Therapeutics does not require vaccination for Covid-19 at this time, we strongly encourage all employees and visitors to remain up to date on vaccinations and boosters to protect one another from illness. Employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere and comply with customers’ credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination against Covid -19, the influenza virus, and other illnesses that could be harmful to healthcare staff and patients.United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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