Talent Management Business Partner

We are LOTTE BIOLOGICS! Delivering Therapies That Enable a Healthier World. 

A new company, built on 80 years of tradition. We embody our core values of being Inspired by Science, Embracing Diversity, Fostering Talent, and Connecting Lives. Our mission is to be the most trusted partner in the industry, with high standards of quality and continuous innovation, to reliably deliver benefits for patients worldwide. 

Position Overview

We’re looking for a dynamic and passionate Talent Management Business Partner to drive talent strategies that fuel growth, enhance organizational effectiveness, and create an environment where all employees can thrive.

This role is critical in building talent solutions that align with business needs. We're seeking someone who embodies a growth mindset, approaches challenges with curiosity, and is deeply passionate about developing talent and building high-performing organizations.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Human Resources, you’ll partner closely with senior leaders, people managers, and HR colleagues to deliver transformative talent initiatives that enhance our people strategy and ensure we attract, retain, and develop the best talent.

Duties & Responsibilities

Talent Management Strategy & Execution

• Design and implement key talent management processes including Performance Management, Talent Reviews, Top Talent Identification, Career and Individual Development Planning, Succession Planning, Workforce Planning, and Promotions.
• Champion a culture of continuous learning, growth mindset, and internal mobility across the organization.
• Partner across HR to ensure integration and execution of talent strategies that support business outcomes.
• Effectively navigate diverse stakeholder groups and influence without authority, aligning cross-functional partners around shared goals and solutions.

Leadership Development

• Manage internal and external development programs that build organizational capabilities and future leadership pipelines.
• Lead the analysis, design, and facilitation, of leadership development interventions including manager forums, site leadership workshops, and capability-building sessions.
• Identify leadership development needs across functions, ensuring targeted development plans and learning opportunities are aligned with individual and organizational goals.
• Create and manage resources for people leaders, including digital hubs (e.g., SharePoint) and toolkits that promote scalable development.

Employee Engagement & Development

• Own the employee engagement strategy and survey process, including vendor management, analytics, and action planning.
• Use a growth and inclusion lens to influence engagement initiatives that enhance belonging and drive organizational performance.
• Act as a strategic partner in identifying learning needs and growth opportunities aligned with business priorities and employee aspirations.
• Foster curiosity and lifelong learning by embedding development practices throughout the employee experience.
• Drive and manage our internal mobility program (“TWA”) as a way to create meaningful, in the flow of work, development experiences from business needs.
• Drive the development of a career framework that supports HR processes and programs, as well as providing guidance for employees on their own career growth and development.

Organizational Effectiveness

• Lead the organization and talent review processes, identifying capability gaps, assessing succession readiness, and driving action plans that support business strategy.
• Deliver talent insights and recommendations that inform strategic workforce planning, leadership development, and employee retention efforts.
• Serve as a talent and organizational development consultant to HRBPs and leaders on team development, leadership and change management, and organizational design.
• Bring an outside-in perspective by staying curious about industry best practices and workforce trends.
• Guide leaders in developing agile, scalable, and effective organizational structures.

Team Effectiveness

• Serve as a key partner to HR Business Partners in assessing team dynamics and effectiveness.
• Recommend and support team interventions, such as workshops, coaching sessions, or alignment activities that address trust, communication, and collaboration challenges.
• Facilitate or coordinate team-building sessions to support high-performing team cultures and business alignment.

People Analytics & Workforce Insights

• Design and maintain HR reporting and workforce metrics dashboards.
• Translate people analytics and workforce data into actionable insights that inform talent strategy and organizational decisions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred; PhD candidates with relevant focus areas (e.g., Organizational Behavior) will also be considered.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Talent Management, Organizational Development, or related HR fields, with deep expertise in building and executing talent strategies.
• Candidates with a PhD may qualify with fewer years of experience based on the depth and applicability of their academic and/or applied work.
• Experience partnering with senior leadership in fast-paced, highly regulated environments (pharma/biotech/CDMO strongly preferred).
• Proven success in end-to-end leadership of talent programs, workforce planning, and organizational initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Demonstrated passion for talent management, leadership development, and organizational growth.
• Deep knowledge of talent management frameworks, performance management, and succession planning best practices.
• Expertise in change management, workforce planning, and organizational design.
• Highly proficient in HRIS and people analytics tools (e.g., UKG, Power BI).
• Strong data storytelling and insights-to-action capabilities.
• Exceptional facilitation, communication, and consulting skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels.
• Ability to influence without authority and manage stakeholder needs across complex, matrixed environments.
• Strategic and creative thinker with the ability to execute tactically in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Growth-oriented, intellectually curious, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Skilled at balancing big-picture strategy with hands-on execution.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to communicate effectively via video, phone, and in-person meetings.
• Occasional standing, walking, or lifting (up to 10 lbs) for presentations or materials.
• Frequent in-person collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Work Environment

• Primarily onsite office-based position.
• Exposure to a professional, fast-paced environment.
• Collaboration with global colleagues across time zones as needed.
• Standard business hours, with occasional extended hours for shift-based meetings.

Travel

Occasional domestic and/or international travel (~10% or less) for meetings, conferences, or site visits.

Target Bonus

16%

Work Location:

East Syracuse, NY 

 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. 

We believe that women, people of color, veterans and LGBTQ communities must participate in the work we do, so we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of underrepresented communities!  If this is the work that you want to do, in a culture of inclusion and excellence with the goal of making our world to be a healthier place, then please apply today!