Human Resources Business Partner

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

 

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

 

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The role:

As Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), you will play a critical role in aligning HR strategies with business objectives to drive organizational success. You will serve as a trusted advisor to business leadership, providing strategic guidance and tactical support across various operations and business functions. This position reports to the Sr. Director of Human Resources.

 

This position sits on site in Bloomington, Indiana.

 

The responsibilities:

• Strategic HR Planning: Collaborate with business leaders to implement HR strategies that support business goals and foster a culture of excellence and innovation
• Talent Management: Develop strategies for talent retention, succession planning, and career development. Partner with the Talent Acquisition and Learning and Development teams to support recruitment activities and facilitate onboarding and orientation activities
• Employee Relations: Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations issues, providing guidance and resolution in compliance with company policies and legal requirements
• Performance Management: Support performance management programs to drive employee engagement, productivity, and continuous improvement
• Organizational Development: Partner with functional leaders to assess organizational needs and develop strategies for workforce planning, organizational design, and change management
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, including EEOC, ADA, FMLA, and OSHA. Develop and implement HR policies and procedures to mitigate risk and ensure a safe and inclusive work environment
• HR Analytics: Utilize data-driven insights to monitor key HR metrics, identify trends, and make recommendations in line with business goals
• Employee Engagement: Champion initiatives to enhance employee engagement, morale, and wellness, including employee recognition programs and teambuilding activities

 

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study
• In lieu of a degree, 4 years of manufacturing HR experience with a SHRM and/or HRCI certification
• Must demonstrate integrity, professionalism, the ability to maintain confidentiality, and effective conflict management techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated by the ability to simplify complex business topics and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• Experience conducting investigations and determining appropriate actions
• Responsiveness, sense of urgency, and task prioritization are required to support a dynamic 24/7 operation

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in operations, HR, or labor relations in a manufacturing environment preferred
• SHRM and/or HRCI certification preferred
• Experience using Dayforce HRIS preferred

 

Physical / Safety Requirements:

• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
• Requires sufficient manual dexterity to operate a computer and other standard office equipment.
• Position requires standing and walking for extended periods of time

 

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

 

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Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

 

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