Lead Regional Generalist, Human Resources

Business Title Lead Regional Generalist, Human Resources Requisition ID 18974BR Job Category Human Resources Locations USA - Princeton, NJ Shift 1 Job Posting Take your Human Resources career to the next level ? at COVANCE HR Professionals - This is your chance to prove yourself as a Leader and Change Agent! Lead the East US Generalist Team.

At Covance, you can make a difference by helping to deliver life-saving and life-enhancing medicines to people around the world. Our commitment to this mission has resulted in Covances impressive history of company stability and growth. We• ve achieved these results by fostering a work environment that encourages, develops and leverages our teams capabilities. What makes an HR position at Covance stand out from others? Here you will be a valued business partner, an integral part of continuing Covances impressive growth. You will be involved in business strategy, not just tactical implementation. You will learn from the best and the brightest in both the business and human resources fields, and experience potential for career growth that you won• t find elsewhere.

As the Lead Regional Generalist, Human Resources you will be responsible for managing a team of regional Human Resources Generalists to deliver HR processes and programs to our strategic business units for the Eastern North America Region. Challenging and fast-paced• if you are ready to take your HR career to the next level and BEYOND we want to hear from you. General responsibilities of this role include:

* Leading a team of 10 generalists to ensure the continuous improvement of unit manager capability and talent * Ensuring the execution of Covances culture shaping initiatives and compelling offer plans * Consultation and Delivery of the HR strategy * Successfully driving HR process and programs to the business unit level * Ensuring consistent handling of employee relations issues that arise * Interpreting policies and resolve issues within the Covance and local legislative frameworks

At Covance, we help make the miracles of medicine a reality. We offer opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects with bright, interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career.

Covance is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. (M/F/D/V). Your confidentiality and privacy are important to us.

Education/Qualifications To be considered, your background should exhibit: * Extensive broad-based, corporate HR experience in an organization of 10,000+ employees * Proven management experience, particularly managing managers in a virtual environment * Well rounded experience in a generalist role within the region, including knowledge of state and local laws * Experience working within an HR rotational program or a Center of Excellence environment is highly desirable * Must be an influential Project Manager and people leader * Excellent client service focus demonstrating change management and culture shaping * BS/BA in Human Resources or a related field is required; Masters degree preferred * Experience in Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology is preferred * PHR/SPHR certification is preferred

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Category:	Human Resources
Location:	Princeton, NJ
County:	Mercer County
ZIP Code:	08540
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Covance Inc.
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