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Chief Human Resources Officer

Bound Brook, NJ

Lynkx Staffing LLC
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 10 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Chief Human Resources Officer Lynkx Staffing LLC specializes in placing talented professionals in the Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical and Medical Device, IT & Human Resources disciplines in New Jersey. The Chief Human Resources Officer is responsible for developing and executing HR strategy in support of the overall business plan and organizational strategic direction an will report to the CEO.
  • STRATEGY/ POLICY DEVELOPMENT: Develop and lead strategic initiatives and programs that effectively support core values and enhance company culture.
  • LEADERSHIP: Provide overall leadership and guidance, as well as collaborative coaching and mentoring, to the talent acquisition, employee relations, succession planning, training, leadership development, compensation and benefits.
  • TALENT ACQUISITION: Develop comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans to meet the human capital needs of strategic goals.
  • DIVERSITY: Promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace and reinforce our position as an equal opportunity employer.
  • COMPENSATION: Develop and implement comprehensive compensation and benefits strategies and plans that are competitive and cost-effective for the firm – including executive compensation plans.
REQUIREMENTS
  • BA/BS degree required; advanced degree (MS/MA) desirable
  • 15 years + years HR experience pharmaceutical industry
  • 5+ years in a HR senior leadership role
  • Experience supporting functional teams including recruitment, compensation, incentive plans, performance management, and other
  • Successful record in leading corporate culture & values initiatives in support of corporate strategy.