Role Description We have an exciting new opportunity for a Human Resources Business Partner to join our Human Resources Team at BloodworksNW! The incumbent will be responsible for participating in the development and implementation of HR strategy, programs, and policies for the discipline in support of short-term and long-term business goals; including: - Talent identification - Performance management - Employee relations - Compensation - Reward and recognition - Succession planning - Organization and staff development - Leadership/bench strength development - Staffing The overall goal is to attract, retain, and develop the best talent. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in HR or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Advanced degree in Business, Human Resource Management, Organization Development, Industrial Psychology, Management, or a related field (desirable). - SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification (desirable). - Four+ years of progressive experience in HR disciplines with a strategic focus, particularly in organization development and talent management, or an equivalent combination of advanced training and experience. - Demonstrated success in overall HR management and as a trusted advisor and people leader. - Experience building strong rapport and credibility with constituents as a forward-looking thought leader. - Experience working with, coaching, and influencing senior leaders. - Human Resources experience in health care and/or non-profit (desirable). Requirements - Strong HR and business acumen, including problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and self-initiative. - Proven ability to influence for impact at all levels and develop an internal network to gain support for best HR practices. - Ability to diagnose a problem and identify and drive appropriate solutions. - Ability to navigate cultural and business sensitivities to champion performance, employee engagement, and inclusion. - Superb communication skills. - Other critical competencies include talent and resourcing acumen, change leadership (including organizational development), cultural enablement, relationship building, and strategic thinking. - Use of a company or personal vehicle for company business requires an acceptable driver's record as defined by the vehicle policy. Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for employees regularly scheduled for 24+ hours per week, with family coverage also available. - Participation in retirement plans (401a & 401b). - Consolidated paid leave program (4.8 – 6.8 weeks of time off accrued per year, based on length of service). - Subsidized backup and transit program. - Educational reimbursement. - Relocation assistance bonus for candidates hired from outside of our service area (conditions apply).

• Provide day-to-day HR administrative and operational support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a high level of client service. • Prioritize and manage multiple client accounts efficiently, ensuring consistency and high-quality. • Deliver HR services across all client accounts; including but not limited to: General HR Administration, On/offboarding Management, Compliance Assistance, LOA, Handbook/Policy Development, Performance Management, SOP creation, etc. • Develop and maintain strong client relationships and foster trust and confidence, proactive communication, and responsiveness. • Work closely with Project Managers, Client Relationship Managers and/or Technical Account Managers to understand client deliverables and provide regular and detailed status updates, ensuring transparency and accountability. • Collaborate with internal team members to identify opportunities for process improvement. • Leverage HR experience to anticipate future challenges and proactively address any issues that may arise. • Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction. • Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in HR. • Serve as a first point of escalation for employee relations concerns and coach managers through early-stage issues. • Conduct initial fact-finding for low-risk investigations and prepare summaries for HR leadership. • Provide guidance to managers on progressive discipline, performance documentation, and policy interpretation. • Support change management efforts during HR program rollouts by preparing guides, FAQs, or micro-trainings. • Perform any additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

Lead HR programs across talent management and employee engagement, serve as a trusted contact for employees, manage employee relations matters, and administer HR processes to ensure compliance and operational consistency.

Title: People Partner (HR) Location: East Hanover Full time Job Description: Job Description Summary We’re a team of dedicated and smart people united by a drive to achieve together. The US People and Organization (P&O) team is seeking a new People Partner to support Commercial Organization. You will be a trusted advisors offering in-country policy expertise and knowledge to support and educate leaders, managers and associates on all People and Organization (P&O) topics on the moments that matter. People Partners support business groups in country, enabling the delivery of lifecycle events, the employee value proposition, talent acquisition, talent management, learning, performance management, employee relations, rewards, pay and reporting. In addition, People Partners implement P&O change initiatives at a country level acting as agents of change by working collaboratively with Business Partners and Senior People Partners. We work collaboratively across divisions and adapt our support to meet the evolving needs of the business, bringing curiosity, strong problem-solving skills, an agility mindset, and a willingness to embrace AI and technology-enabled ways of working. Job Description Novartis will not sponsor visas for this position. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you. This role is required to be in our East Hanover office 3x/week - #Hybrid. Key Responsibilities:  - Implements P&O initiatives, supporting the overall P&O strategy. Ensure People Partnering processes are accomplished with high quality and efficiency. Champions culture and supports implementation of corporate initiatives. - Drive buy-in and utilization of data and analytics to identify risk and trends, and to apply these business insights to inform decisions and actions. - Embraces customer feedback to understand the customer journey with moments that matter and makes recommendations for continuous improvement. Implement enhancements and modification as necessary to meet both the business and customer needs. - Ensure compliance with local equity / Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations. - Manage the delivery of in-country transformations, consult with legal, provides advice and guidance for managers through the local US process, oversee associate notice / handover meetings and overall restructuring life cycle. - Manage the execution of local implementation of large-scale organizational and day-to-day organizational structure changes, in line with country regulations / policies. Manage internal movement offers and mobility. - Ensures local Employee Relations regulations are in line with local regulations and Novartis integrity standards from a cross divisional / country lens. Manages Employee relations within client group, coaching and mentoring associates and managers. - Promotes the contribution of ideas and solutions to the P&O network (Country Business Partners, Global Business Partners and Country P&O Boards). Seeks to establish strong relationships with cross-divisional P&O community members to understand needs and challenges and drive continuous improvement. Essential Criteria: - BA Degree in a relevant HR or related discipline. - At minimum 5+ years' work experience in P&O – with breadth of experience across P&O disciplines. At minimum 3+ years supporting a complex and metrics organization within the US. - Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities in a fast-paced changing environment, influence without authority, coach leaders, solve problems practically, and collaborate effectively across the organization. - Coaching and mentoring; proficient in facilitation, influencing and collaborating across boundaries. Strong project management capabilities and people analytics skills, effectiveness with data / metrics / reporting to inform decision making. Employee relations, risk management, change implementation and change management expertise. - Strong hands-on experience using Workday (or comparable HR systems) to manage end-to-end P&O processes (e.g., talent moves, org changes, performance, recruitment), with a clear understanding of how system workflows translate into employee and manager experience - Proven AI and technology fluency, with practical experience applying AI tools and digital solutions to enhance day-to-day work (e.g., generating insights, improving processes, drafting communications), and a strong curiosity to continuously adopt new technologies - Demonstrated ability to lead and advise on employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with local regulations and company standards, while building manager capability through coaching, guidance, and proactive issue resolution - Fluency in English both oral and written communication skills. Desirable Criteria - Experience within similar PeoplePartner/ Human Resource Employee Support role. - Exposure to multinational organizations. - Ability to operate confidently in a standardized, tech enabled processes (e.g., Workday). Commitment to data quality, compliance, and process discipline. Benefits & Rewards The salary for this position is expected to range between $98,700 and $183,300 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves. Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. EEO Statement: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Accessibility and reasonable accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Salary Range $98,700.00 - $183,300.00 Skills Desired Business Acumen, Change Implementation, Coaching, Connecting The Dots, Data Analysis & Reporting, Empathy, Employee Lifecycle Management, Employee Relations & Engagement, Influencing, Matrix Collaboration, Operational Excellence, Performance Management, Project Management, Resilience, Stakeholder Management