Human Resources Business Partner - Software

This role will partner with leaders across the Software organization to develop and execute HR strategies focused on talent management, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee engagement. The HRBP will own programs that run across the broader HR team that connect the business priorities and translate them into the highest impact work. You will help business leaders look around corners with data-driven recommendations that improve performance, retention, and the overall employee experience.

Additionally, this role will support the Talent Management team in the preparation of content for communications, change management, and pull through of key initiatives. These initiatives will primarily be focused in the areas of performance and talent management, as well as engagement related topics. As such, there will be a dotted line to the VP, Talent Management.

To succeed, you will need a flexible skill set, including the ability to think strategically, execute tactically, and collaborate across many teams, levels, and situations.

Responsibilities:

• Establishes credibility throughout the organization and sets an example as a proactive leader who earns respect by demonstrating a sound understanding of business objectives/goals.
• Exhibits influence and decision-making in the areas of leadership and management, change management and operational transformation, organization development and design, performance management, talent development, work force planning and employee engagement, relations and communications.
• Coaches and influences leadership to drive cultural change and employee engagement.
• Presents recommendations to address the people component of business issues. Identifies potential roadblocks and opportunities and leverages HR Centers of Expertise to provide input and solutions.

Partners with HR peers (Global and COEs) and clients to develop plans for implementation and communication of key HR processes including compensation, talent management, performance management, leadership development and workforce planning that add value and ensure organizational alignment.

Education, Experience, Training, and Knowledge:

• Bachelor's Degree with Master's degree in HR, OD, Business preferred
• 10+ years' progressive Human Resources experience (preference to experience partnering with leaders/clients)
• Experience working in software and/or services environments
• Analytical orientation with focus on measuring ourcomes and proficiency with HR technology

Skills & Abilities:

• Operates with autonomy and discretion in a fast paced, innovative environment.
• Support business priorities through key HR initiatives.

• Works in an environment which demands strong deliverables along with the ability to identify problems and drive appropriate solutions.
• Maintains effective internal and external customer service focus.
• Understands business goals and recommends new approaches and practices to affect improvements in business outcomes, productivity, as well as development of HR practices.
• Strong depth of experience across the spectrum of HR activities, through operational roles and an in-depth understanding of specialist disciplines within HR and their contribution to business success.

• Experience delivering results in a global environment.
• Prior integration, reorganization and change management experience.
• Enjoys working in an entrepreneurial, agile, and growth-oriented environment

Certara bases all employment-related decision on merit, taking into consideration qualifications, skills, achievement, and performance. We treat all applicants and employees without regard to personal characteristics such as race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, nationality, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental condition, genetic information, military service, or other characteristic protected by law.