Human Resources Manager – Senior

Role Overview

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and team members, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws, including California-specific requirements (FEHA, CFRA, Wage & Hour, OSHA).
• Partner with leadership to assess workforce needs and develop strategies including recruitment, onboarding, retention, succession planning, talent and performance management, coaching, documentation, and development planning.
• Foster a positive work environment through proactive collaboration with the leaders and team members.
• Partner with management to address team member issues and concerns, facilitate fair and consistent resolutions and respond to team member inquiries on HR related matters.
• Support the hiring and selection process by partnering with hiring managers and the Talent Acquisition team on hiring strategies, compliant job descriptions, and offer decisions.
• Ensure effective onboarding of all new hires.
• Lead complex employee relations matters, including investigations, coaching, conflict resolution and policy interpretation, ensuring outcomes are compliant, fair and consistent.
• Design and deliver classroom and virtual training programs to promote awareness of HR practices, applicable regulations, and to support leadership and team member growth and engagement.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues to implement HR programs, policies, and global initiatives across assigned business units.
• Support the performance management process, including reviews and calibration, to promote consistency, fairness and timely feedback to all team members.
• Provide guidance on ADA accommodations and the interactive process and manage and track all leaves of absence and workers’ compensation claims.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field
• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field (preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
• 4+ years of business partner experience
• Strong working knowledge of California employment law
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working in an international company and/or in the pharmaceutical or manufacturing industry (preferred)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in counseling, coaching, project management, and employment law
• Ability to effectively organize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environment
• Ability to communicate in a proactive and solution-focused manner, including keeping management aware of potential issues
• Detail oriented with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time
• Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Preferred certifications: PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR or SHRM-SCP

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick days