Provide HR guidance in organizational development, performance management, recruitment, and workforce planning while ensuring HR best practices.
Company Description
For over 40 years, HemaCare, a Charles River company, has worked to making a positive impact on the world by providing the highest quality cellular material and services to biotech and pharmaceutical companies and research organizations that are performing innovative research and developing novel cell-based therapies. We recognize that our success depends on the vision and passion of our employees; that is why we are devoted to making HemaCare a rewarding and valuable place to work. We believe in making a difference, and at HemaCare, you will make a difference every day.
Job DescriptionProvide guidance and support in areas such as organizational development, performance management, recruitment and retention and compensation administration. Maintain two-way communication with global Research Model & Services (RMS) HR management and ensure RMS leaders are aware of all issues affecting global HR.
- Consult with line management and provide daily HR guidance
- Analyze trends and metrics with the HR department
- Resolve complex employee relations issues and address grievances
- Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention
- Provide HR policy guidance
- Monitor and report on workforce and succession planning
- Proven work experience as an HR business partner
- Excellent people management skills
- Analytical and goal oriented
- Demonstrable experience with HR metrics
- Thorough knowledge of California labor markets
- Full understanding of all HR functions and best practices
- BS degree in Human Resources or related field
- High preference for someone with previous M&A experience
- High preference for someone with previous national high-growth workforce development planning
EEO-Compliant
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