United States HR Solutions Manager

Role Overview

HR Solutions Manager (United States) will drive strategic HR initiatives across Avantor’s U.S. operations, delivering HR solutions for associates nationwide. The role combines HR strategy execution, employee relations leadership, compliance-focused process standardization, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership & Execution

  • Inform and execute HR Solutions (HRSP) strategy aligned with U.S. business priorities and site visibility.
  • Partner with global HRBPs and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to deliver regional business objectives.
  • Act as a U.S. regional expert, advising on HR processes and policies across diverse legal and cultural contexts.
  • Develop strategy for union relationships and labor engagement within the U.S.

• Employee Relations & Compliance

  • Implement standardized employee relations (ER) discipline, processes, and consistent compliance across the country.
  • Lead centralized processes for conflict resolution, grievance handling, and disciplinary actions.
  • Handle escalated investigations and ensure timely resolution.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on U.S. HR policies and regulations.
  • Communicate policy changes with site HRBPs and lead associated change management.

• Operational Excellence & Special Projects

  • Support M&A HR due diligence and HR integration/divestiture efforts.
  • Lead or support enterprise-wide HR initiatives and special projects.
  • Monitor and improve HR service delivery metrics and operational efficiency.
  • Design metrics and analytics frameworks to measure program effectiveness and impact.
  • Drive change management in support of business transformation and growth.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a senior HR Business Partner role.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing HR strategies, processes, and/or policies in a global context.
• Proficient with data analytics tools, including advanced Excel.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities; capable of managing ambiguity.
• Proven ability to lead through influence in matrix organizations.
• Experience managing complex employee relations issues and organizational change.

Nice-to-Haves

• Familiarity with highly regulated industries and adapting HR strategies to market shifts.