Lead employee engagement and talent strategies for CPS Clinical Research Units in alignment with CPS global strategy.
Serve as the primary HR leader for clinic-based employees, partnering closely with Clinic Senior Directors and site leadership.
Manage employee relations matters including investigations, corrective actions, terminations, and reductions in force.
Partner with HR Centers of Excellence on incentive programs, compensation, workforce planning, and staffing strategies.
Support harmonization of HR practices and employee experience across all CPS clinics globally.
Provide CPS HR oversight for the UK clinic in partnership with the UK Regional HR Partner.
Act as primary HR partner to clinic physicians and pharmacy leadership.
Operate effectively within a matrixed HR structure with a dotted line to the Regional Head of HR, Americas.
Maintain an onsite presence at the Dallas, TX or Madison, WI CRU and travel quarterly to other clinics.
Ensure safe and responsible use of vehicles for business purposes and report driving-related incidents as required.
Perform all other duties as needed or assigned.

Bachelor’s degree required.
Fortrea may consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree requirements.
Strong expertise in employee relations and HR partnering within regulated or operational environments.
Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, global organization.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
5+ years of progressive HR experience, including ER.
Experience supporting multisite or operationally complex organizations.
Demonstrated experience managing employee relations matters.
Highly prefer clinical environment experience.

HR Manager, Clinical Research Unit

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