Senior Human Resources Business Partner

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a talented Senior Human Resources Business Partner to join our dedicated team at our headquarters in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.

In this role, you will support leaders across the Americas by shaping and driving people strategies that align with business objectives. This role operates with a high level of autonomy, provides strategic advice, hands-on HR support, and data-driven insights to strengthen talent, engagement, performance, and organizational effectiveness. You will also lead cross-border initiatives and partner with Centers of Excellence to deliver scalable, forward-looking HR solutions.

Additional Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership

• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, talent development, succession, and engagement.
• Serve as a change agent, guiding leaders through organizational transitions.
• Implement global HR programs consistently across Canada and the US

Leader& Employee Coaching

• Coach leaders on performance, feedback, development, and complex people issues
• Strengthen team culture, morale, inclusion, and productivity across dispersed teams
• Mentor junior HR members and contribute to HR capability building

Talent, Development & Engagement

• In partnership with the Talent Management Center of Excellence, support HR programs including performance, calibration, compensation, talent reviews, and development planning
• Drive inclusive talent practices and equitable career growth

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Manage complex Employee Relations issues; ensure consistent, compliant processes
• Ensure compliance with multi-jurisdictional employment laws in the Americas
• Guide managers through leave, accommodation, and return-to-work processes

HR Operations & Programs

• Partner with COEs to implement HR programs
• Lead policy harmonization across regions and ensure governance consistency.
• Drive continuous improvement in HR processes
• Provide oversight of key lifecycle experience and effectiveness (onboarding, job changes, offboarding)
• Guide on payroll and benefits in partnerships with COEs
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring strategies

Data, Insights & Reporting

• Use people and business data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that inform talent strategy
• Turn data into clear insight and recommendations that guide leadership decisions and measure impact
• Other Duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including strategic HRBP roles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting leadership teams and complex, multi-region organizations.
• Deep expertise in employee relations and risk mitigation.
• Strong communication, influencing, and data-driven decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in engineering/architectural consulting; HRIS proficiency.
• French language skills.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time for computer work.
• Occasional lifting up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Will primarily work in an IPS or home office assignment.
• Must adhere to office safety guidelines.

Travel

• This position may have travel up to 10% or as required, including periodic visits to US locations and Canadian offices (including British Columbia).

Safety

• This position is a safety-sensitive position.
• The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

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IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That's only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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