Associate Director, HR Business Partner Specialized Modalities

Associate Director, HRBP Specialized Modalities

Location: This position is remote based; the typical work schedule is Monday through Friday.

What you will get:

The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $145,000 to $185,000. In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:

• Performance-related bonus.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.

• 401(k) matching plan.

• Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Employee assistance programs.

• Paid time off (PTO).

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What will you do:

We are seeking a strategic Associate Director, HRBP – Specialized Modalities to serve as a key business partner to site leadership across multiple international locations. This role is responsible for translating business strategies into impactful people initiatives, driving organizational effectiveness, and fostering a high-performance culture within a global, matrixed environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong HR leadership experience, deep knowledge of international labor practices, and the ability to influence leaders across diverse teams.

• Serve as a trusted HR Business Partner to site leadership, translating business objectives into aligned people strategies, including organizational design, workforce planning, and leadership development

• Lead complex employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions, ensuring consistent, fair, and compliant outcomes

• Drive talent management initiatives, including performance management, succession planning, and development of high-potential employees in partnership with global COEs

• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations, providing proactive guidance to leadership and mitigating organizational risk across multiple countries

• Lead and support organizational change initiatives, including communication planning, stakeholder engagement, and change adoption strategies

• Partner with Total Rewards to implement and communicate compensation and benefits programs, providing local market insights and guidance on pay decisions

• Collaborate with HR Shared Services to ensure efficient delivery of core HR processes, including onboarding, offboarding, payroll inputs, and data management

• Leverage HR data and analytics to identify trends, inform decision-making, and drive continuous improvement in organizational and talent outcomes

What we are looking for:

• Master’s degree preferred in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant HRBP experience within a global, matrixed organization

• Demonstrated experience working within a COE and shared services HR model

• Strong knowledge of international labor laws and employment practices; experience supporting multiple countries preferred (including Belgium and France strongly preferred)

• Proven ability to translate complex business strategies into actionable HR initiatives

• Strong change management experience, with the ability to lead and influence through organizational transformation

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and build strong relationships across all levels

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.