Sr HR Business Partner in Newark, Delaware at eMolecules

TITLE Sr HR Business Partner

EOE STATEMENT

eMolecules is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

DESCRIPTION

Sr. HR Business Partner

Location: Newark, DE

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

About the Role

We're looking for a Sr. HR Business Partner to serve as a strategic, hands-on HR resource for our US Compound Management Services division.

Based in our Newark, Delaware office, you'll partner directly with division leadership to guide employee relations, performance management, talent development, and workforce planning — while working with the Corporate HR team on policy, compliance, and complex risk matters.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys autonomy, wants to be a trusted advisor to business leaders, and is energized by building strong workplace culture from the ground up.

What You'll Do

Be a Strategic HR Partner

• Serve as the primary HR contact and onsite resource for your assigned business unit(s)
• Build strong relationships with leaders to align HR strategy with business priorities
• Coach managers on employee relations, performance, leadership effectiveness, and development
• Support workforce planning, organizational design, and change management efforts

Own Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Independently manage employee relations issues, including investigations and recommended resolutions
• Guide leaders through performance management, coaching conversations, and improvement plans
• Own the performance management cycle — goal setting, reviews, development planning, and merit reviews

Lead Talent Acquisition & Development

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for your business unit, from sourcing through offer
• Lead new hire onboarding to set employees up for success from day one
• Partner with leaders on development planning and talent review discussions

Drive HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain accurate HRIS records and ensure compliance with policy and employment law
• Support leave of absence and workers' compensation processes
• Lead job description updates and partner on compensation reviews
• Ensure consistent application of HR policy across your division

Champion Culture & Engagement

• Lead engagement initiatives that boost morale, retention, and productivity
• Foster a positive, values-driven workplace culture at the site/division level

Contribute to Continuous Improvement

• Provide workforce metrics and reporting to support company-wide HR initiatives
• Identify and propose improvements to HR processes and employee experience

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position will not have direct reports, however, will be a coach and mentor to supervisors and managers. Will lead and train supervisors/managers within division on policies, procedures, leadership best practices and HR systems.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years supporting business leaders directly
• Experience in a lab or warehouse environment preferred
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred
• Comfort working autonomously; prior experience in a standalone HR role a plus
• Strong communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills
• Sharp attention to detail and strong judgment with confidential information
• A proactive, self-directed approach to problem-solving and process improvement
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft/Google productivity tools

Working Environment

This is an onsite role based 5 days per week, Monday through Friday, in the Newark, Delaware office to support business hours. Work is conducted across both office and lab/warehouse environments, and involves regular computer and desk work along with close collaboration with leaders and employees across the organization.

Travel

This role requires travel approximately once per quarter to other CMS division sites, including our locations in Newark, DE (FAS) and Cumberland, MD.

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About Us

eMolecules empowers researchers to explore unchartered chemical and biological spaces to deliver more efficient drug-discovery programs. Founded in 2005 with a vision to reduce drug discovery timelines through improved efficiencies in the compound search and acquisition process, eMolecules has grown into the industry's most powerful, reliable, and accurate digital chemical search engine — directly connecting chemists to the world's largest readily available chemical space.

Today, eMolecules is a one-stop shop for chemical compound procurement and management, and a strategic partner for both scientists and procurement professionals. Together, we drive increased productivity, reduce inefficiencies, and accelerate the R&D process. To strengthen this vision, eMolecules acquired Frontier Scientific Inc. and Frontier Agricultural Sciences (FAS) in 2022, Specs Compound Handling in 2023, and SynpleChem AG in 2024.

With offices across North America and Europe, eMolecules remains the primary global purchasing channel for chemical building blocks, screening, and virtual compounds.

To learn more about us, visit www.emolecules.com.

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

CMS Delaware office/lab

POSITION

Sr HR Business Partner
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT

Exempt