Senior Human Resources Manager

Responsibilities:The role of the Senior Human Resources Manager (SHRM) is to be the HR partner with business leaders in creating an effective and integrated strategy for advancing the business. Through deep knowledge of the client's business, people and organizational needs, the SHRM effectively diagnoses issues, recommends solutions and engages and brokers the appropriate resources to provide strategic HR services that support successful achievement of business objectives and goals across client Group(s) HR and/or business needs. Work is performed without appreciable direction.The SHRM partners primarily with business leaders, generally at the VP and Director job families and may occasionally include support of management levels. The SHRM diagnoses and recommends solutions to complex business, people and organizational issues which extend across client Group(s) within or across multiple Officers’ organizations, consistent with Group and Officers’ organization business needs and cross-functional business initiatives. The SHRM's actions, decisions and ability to deliver results affect credibility of the HR function and should have a positive impact on the success of the Group(s) and Officer's organization.This position will be responsible for partnering with business leaders in support of their client group(s) by developing solutions to a variety of complex problems and initiatives exercising judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results, and working on complex issues where analysis of situations or data require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors, including inter-organizational impact that support Genentech's business objectives. The SHRM is the initial point of contact for the majority of strategic HR support requests from their client group. This position has responsibility for evaluating and ensuring effective risk management relative to the Group(s) and Officer organization's human resource practices.The incumbent will apply their technical expertise (such as Organization Design, Workforce Planning, Diagnostics, Change Management), knowledge of the business and environment and situation specific analysis, developing new concepts, techniques and standards in implementing strategy and solutions for organizational and people-related challenges within their client Group(s), consistent with Organization and cross-organization business needs and initiatives.The SHRM will develop and drive business strategy by applying broad functional knowledge (knowledge of products, tools and services of Compensation, Benefits, HR Services, Staffing, Learning and Organization Development, Diversity and Employee Relations), skills and judgment, exerting influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization with deep and recognized proficiency and experience expected in at least two of the four following areas: Organization Design and Development; Assessment and Diagnosis; Coaching and Consultation; and Program and Project Management.This position will be accountable for coordinating the HR services for client Group(s) to support client and Organization needs. He/she will act as initial point of contact to clients. The incumbent will partner/collaborate with Centers of Expertise (COE: CBS, Staffing, L&OD, ER, Legal) to ensure development of client-based products, tools and solutions. The SHRM will proactively disseminate business information to their CRT. This position will recommend solutions within their Client Relationship Team (CRT) to advance the business. He/she will identify client business needs and work with the Client Relationship Team to broker services. This individual will develop annual integrated goals and plans to support client needs; drawing upon the expertise of their CRT. As a key member of the CRT, he/she will provide meaningful and timely feedback to COE partners. The incumbent will demonstrate ownership and accountability of decisions/recommendations made by CRT and/or COE when working with clients; will understand what responsibility is to the larger organization in "Genentech's Best Interest" vs. acting as management/employee advocate; and will report on progress of HR deliverables to CRT. Requirements:The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and or equivalent combination of training, education and experience. Experience as an HR generalist in a scientific or highly technical organization is preferred. The candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources with exposure to, and demonstrated competence in all functional areas. He/she must demonstrate the ability to think and consult strategically, have experience managing and leading change and possess highly effective influencing skills. Strong project management skills are desired. This individual must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and have comprehensive expertise in legal risk assessment as well as the application of employment law in business situations. Highest level of collaboration, partnership and interpersonal skills and the ability to build strategic business partnerships to establish rapport and credibility at all levels is required. The candidate must have a proven track record in building strong relationships and achieving business results and organizational effectiveness. Genentech is dedicated to fostering an environment that is inclusive and encourages diversity of thought, style, skills and perspective. To learn more about our current opportunities, please visit: http://careers.gene.com and reference Req. # 1000024223. Please use “Web – Monsterâ€� when a "source" is requested. Genentech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.