Job Description
Manager, Human ResourcesPosition Summary- Shift: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
- 100% on-site
The
Human Resources Manager serves as the strategic and operational HR leader for a fast-paced pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. This role supports a diverse workforce across production, quality, engineering, supply chain, and administrative functions while ensuring compliance with applicable labor laws, industry regulations, and company policies. The HR Manager drives talent strategy, employee engagement, organizational development, and site culture to support safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
The Human Resources Manager reports directly to the Director, Human Resources.
The role:- Partner with site leaders to forecast workforce needs and develop staffing plans across all functional areas.
- Develop and execute recruitment strategies for hourly and salaried roles in partnership with the Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence.
- Serve as the primary HR contact for employees, managers, and supervisors, providing guidance on performance, conduct, and employee relations.
- Conduct employee relations investigations and ensure fair, consistent application of policies and procedures.
- Oversee new-hire onboarding and ensure compliance with GMP, safety, and job-specific training requirements.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, pharmaceutical industry standards, and company policies.
- Administer compensation programs, performance management processes, and HR operations, including HRIS data accuracy and reporting.
- Provide strategic HR partnership and lead change management initiatives to support workforce stability, operational excellence, and site growth.
The candidate:- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 7 years of broad, progressive human resources experience.
- Prior experience in a supervisory or management role.
- Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical device, or other regulated technical industries.
- Experience supporting a manufacturing environment, including 24x7 or shift-based operations.
- Expert knowledge of HR management concepts with a consultative, results-oriented approach and strong business acumen.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $120,000-$150,000 plus an annual bonus target. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
Why you should join Catalent:- Competitive medical benefits and 401K
- 152 hours PTO + 8 Paid Holidays
- Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
- Opportunity to work on Continuous Improvement Processes
