The Associate Director of Human Resources is responsible for driving HR strategies that support leadership, employee relations, workforce planning and culture engagement initiatives, ensuring alignment with company objectives. Additionally, the Associate Director will provide oversight of recruitment within a shared services model and ensure HR compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws. The role is key to fostering an inclusive, high-performance workplace culture and supporting organizational success through strategic HR practices. This role is based in Indianapolis, Indiana and reports to the VP of Human Resources.

HR Strategy And Planning

• Serve as a strategic HR partner to leadership, providing guidance on HR best practices, employee relations, and workforce strategies.
• Act as a trusted advisor for managers on employee-related issues, driving effective employee relations, engagement, and culture-building efforts.
• Contribute to HR strategy development and implementation, supporting leadership in achieving company goals through effective workforce planning and employee engagement.

Employee Relations:

• Lead the resolution of complex employee relations issues, investigations, and grievances.
• Proactively address workplace issues, ensuring compliance with employment laws and internal policies.
• Provide coaching to managers on performance management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.

Learning and Development:

• Drive learning and development initiatives, helping to identify training needs and create relevant programs to enhance employee skills and leadership development.
• Facilitate programs aimed at career growth and continuous learning, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Culture Engagement:

• Support the development and implementation of employee engagement strategies to enhance workplace culture and foster employee involvement.
• Lead initiatives that promote a positive workplace environment and align with company values.
• Act as a culture champion, ensuring that the company’s mission and values are embedded throughout the employee lifecycle.

Recruitment Oversight:

• Provide oversight of recruitment processes within a shared services model, ensuring alignment with organizational needs and standards.
• Work with the recruitment team to support key hires, though not involved in the day-to-day recruitment activities.

HR Compliance:

• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local labor regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of HR policies and best practices.
• Oversee the implementation of HR policies and procedures across the Indianapolis site.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to mitigate risk and ensure consistency in HR operations.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years of HR experience with significant exposure to employee relations, HR compliance, learning and development, and culture engagement. Experience in life sciences manufacturing is preferred.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Expertise in employee relations, compliance, and HR best practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a high-performance, engaged workplace culture.
• Experience in learning and development initiatives, with a focus on career growth and leadership training.