Description

Job Description

TheHR Generalist Manageris responsible for aligning business objectives to effective human resources tactics in designated business units/client groups and/or products. This role serves as a consultant to all employees on human resource-related issues. This role acts as an employee champion,change agent, and assesses and anticipates HR-related needs.HR Generalist Managercommunicates needs proactively within the HRdepartment/leadershipand seeks to develop integrated solutions.

This role partners closely with HRBP function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. This role maintains an effective level of business acumen and expert level of digital literacy to support data-based decision making and employee listening to drive operational resiliency and foster exceptional people culture.

This role is being offered as a 6-month contract, working on a hybrid basis from our Paris office.

Key Duties &Responsibilities

Manages HR inquiry and transactional escalation to ensure alignment across the enterprise on the delivery of HR Strategy

Analyzes data and analytics (dashboards) in partnership with the HR group to identify key issues or concerns that could impact the business unit. Helps to proactively develop strategies to address trends, and ensure attraction, retention and development of talent and capabilities across the client group

Manages dedicated HR product portfolio including Leave of Absence, Global Mobility, Change Management and Employee Relations

Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required

Supports the development of contracts for new hires, promotions and transfers

Provides guidance and input on client group/business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning in partnership with HRBP

Manages and resolves a wide range of employee relations issues in partnership with Employee Relations Director, HRPB and Legal Department. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations as appropriate

Assists in the preparation of comprehensive investigation reports which include recommendations for complaint resolution

Manages and maintains ER procedures and practices to ensure compliance, enhance the employee experience

Ensures ER cases are handled fairly and consistently in a timely fashion, and in line with company values and applicable laws

Creates and implements change management strategies and communications in support of organizational design and changes

Analyzes ER trends to develop solutions and strategies and make recommendations

Leverages data, dashboards and analytics to show progress and trends across Vertex goals

Leads the operational integration and advises on executing business change including acquisitions, restructurings and reorganizations

Manages retention intervention, pulse survey insights, exit interviews and analyzes trends with recommended approaches to resolve areas of concern

Required EducationLevel

Bachelor's degree required

Required Experience

Strong experience in similar HR role, or the equivalent combination of education and experience

RequiredKnowledge/Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proven experience in managing multiple projects/tasks in a fast paced environment

Fluent in English, proficient and conversant in French and other European languages

Demonstrated experience in process improvement

Demonstrated experience with problem-solving and prioritization in an innovative environment

Digital Literacy experience required including Microsoft, Workday, Analytic dashboarding

Human resources experience, including experience implementing HR strategies, expertise in the areas of employee experience, talent mobility, organizational effectiveness, management development and change management

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition atApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com.