The Senior Manager, HRBP is a key HR leader and trusted advisor responsible for supporting business leaders in driving talent strategies, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement. This role partners with functional leaders across North America to implement HR initiatives that align with Novocure’s business goals and values.

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, North America, the Sr. Manager, HRBP plays a hands-on role in workforce planning, change management, and leadership development, while collaborating with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver high-impact programs and solutions.

This full-time, exempt role is based in our Portsmouth, NH office.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic HR Partnership

• Partner with functional leaders to support organizational design, workforce planning, and team effectiveness.
• Provide guidance on talent priorities, helping leaders align people strategies with business needs.
• Support the implementation of HR programs that foster scalability, innovation, and employee engagement.

Organizational Effectiveness & Change Enablement

• Contribute to organizational design efforts and support change initiatives that improve team agility and performance.
• Act as a change champion by helping leaders and teams navigate transitions and adopt new ways of working.
• Facilitate discussions on structure and capability needs to support evolving business priorities.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Support succession planning and leadership development efforts for mid-level and emerging leaders.
• Partner with Learning & Development to deliver targeted development programs and performance management processes.
• Promote a culture of feedback, accountability, and continuous improvement.

HR Program Execution & Collaboration

• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to implement programs in Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, DE&I, and Learning & Development.
• Ensure business needs are represented in enterprise HR initiatives and policies.
• Provide input on regional HR planning and support cross-functional collaboration.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Manage employee relations matters, including investigations and policy interpretation, in partnership with Legal and Compliance.
• Ensure adherence to employment laws and internal policies while fostering a fair and inclusive workplace.

Operational Excellence

• Use HR data and analytics to support decision-making and identify trends.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in HR processes, systems, and reporting.
• Drive process improvements and contribute to HR operational effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 4+ years as an HRBP supporting business leaders.
• Experience supporting organizational change and talent development initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to build relationships across levels.
• Solid understanding of core HR disciplines including performance management, employee relations, and talent development.
• Experience in life sciences, biotech, or pharma is a plus.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Business-minded and solutions-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Effective communicator and coach with a collaborative approach.
• Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Committed to fostering inclusive and high-performing teams.

Novocure is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law.  We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veteran and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

ABOUT NOVOCURE:

Our vision

Patient-forward: aspiring to make a difference in cancer.

Our patient-forward mission

Together with our patients, we strive to extend survival in some of the most aggressive forms of cancer by developing and commercializing our innovative therapy.

Our patient-forward values

– innovation

– focus

– drive

– courage

– trust

– empathy

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