Human Resources Manager

Company: Altasciences
Location: Cypress
Posted on: May 10, 2022

Job Description:

Altasciences is a forward-thinking, mid-size contract research organization offering pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies a proven, flexible approach to preclinical and clinical pharmacology studies, including formulation, manufacturing and analytical services. For over 25 years, Altasciences has been partnering with sponsors to help support educated, faster, and more complete early drug development decisions. Altasciences' integrated, full-service solutions include preclinical safety testing, clinical pharmacology and proof of concept, bioanalysis, program management, medical writing, biostatistics, and data management, all customizable to specific sponsor requirements. Altasciences helps sponsors get better drugs to the people who need them, faster.
Primary Responsibilities:The Manager, Human Resources maintains and enhances the organization's human resources and partners with management on human resources (HR) programs, practices, and policies to drive key business results. Communicates needs proactively with the HR department and business management and seeks to develop solutions. -Tasks Performed:

• Provides HR policy, practices, and policy guidance to management and applies knowledge across the disciplines of HR, such as corrective actions, compensation, performance management, organization effectiveness, learning and talent development, employee relations, and leadership.
• Formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with leaders, and other team members to create a partnership that yields results and credibility.
• Manage and coach the HR direct reports and assist them in their professional development.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with legal department as needed/required.
• Participate in the planning, coordination, assessment and implementation of the company's Performance Management program. Provide day to day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve working relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Play an active role in assessing employee attitudes, opinions and recommend strategies to improve employee morale, recognition and retention.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Develop contract terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers.
• May assist international employees with expatriate assignments and related visa processing.
• Participate in the planning, selection and delivery of effective employee training and development strategies for business units.
• Participate in evaluation and monitoring of success of training programs. Follow-up to ensure training objectives are met. - -
• Prepare and maintain ongoing reports to include: weekly recruiting status report, headcount, new hires, terminations, organization charts, and EEO-1
• Administer Employment Security Department's Unemployment Insurance (UI) program.
• Interpret, stay informed about changes to, and consistently apply human resources laws, regulations and internal policies and procedures. Make recommendations to improve internal policy and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
  Desired Profile:
  • Education: BA/BS preferred.
  • Minimum of 8 years of related experience.
  • 5 plus years of related management experience.
  • Must work onsite.
  • Must have understanding of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, FLSA, FCRA, ADEA, ADA, FMLA, and other applicable laws.
  • MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point; -Experience with an HRIS an asset.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and industry specific manuals. -
  • Ability to write advanced reports and correspondence. -
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Well developed interpersonal skills are required.
  • Personal/professional integrity and proven discretion in handling confidential information.
  • Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results.
  • Capable of managing multiple conflicting priorities.
  • Must be self-directed, motivated, and have a willingness to take the initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation.
  • Relevant industry experience a plus.
    Our team is made up of over 1,300 professionals from the medical and scientific fields who work together to achieve a common goal: to contribute to the advancement of life sciences. Bring your talents and forward-thinking approach to Altasciences and help us develop medicines for those who need them, faster.
    Altasciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, and protected veteran status, or disability status.

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