Director of Human Resources (Strategy & Operations)

EPM Scientific; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EPM Scientific is seeking a Director of Human Resources (Strategy & Operations) for its Lexington, KY site. The role is on-site and will partner with the GM and Site Leadership Team to shape workforce and people strategy, drive talent development, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives, and support growth through hiring, onboarding, and retention.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of HR experience in manufacturing, life sciences, pharma, CDMO, or related environments,

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate background includes 10+ years of HR experience within manufacturing, life sciences, pharma, CDMO, or a related environment.
• Strong background in HR operations and employee relations.
• Experience building talent development and succession planning programs.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and operate as a strategic HR partner.
• Track record supporting organizational growth, change, and workforce scaling.
• Comfortable balancing executive-level strategy with hands-on HR leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leading the site HR function for a rapidly growing contract manufacturing operation
• Partnering with the GM and Site Leadership Team on workforce and people strategy
• Driving talent development, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives
• Supporting site growth through workforce planning, hiring, onboarding, and retention
• Leading HR operations, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness
• Developing and coaching a high-performing HR team

Job description

Director of Human Resources (Strategy & Operations)

Lexington, KY

On Site

EPM is partnered with an exciting, rapidly growing commercial manufacturing organization that serves some of the globe's most innovative biopharma companies. The team has experienced significant growth in 2026 and, with plans to further increase headcount and commercial output in 2027, is seeking a talented HR Director to lead workforce strategy, talent planning, and organizational development for its site.

This opportunity is based on-site in Lexington, KY, and is open to both local and relocation candidates. The organization is able to provide support for relocation.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading the site HR function for a rapidly growing contract manufacturing operation
• Partnering with the GM and Site Leadership Team on workforce and people strategy
• Driving talent development, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives
• Supporting site growth through workforce planning, hiring, onboarding, and retention
• Leading HR operations, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness
• Developing and coaching a high-performing HR team

Ideal Candidate Background:

• 10+ years of HR experience within manufacturing, life sciences, pharma, CDMO, or a related environment
• Strong background in HR operations and employee relations
• Experience building talent development and succession planning programs
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and operate as a strategic HR partner
• Track record supporting organizational growth, change, and workforce scaling
• Comfortable balancing executive-level strategy with hands-on HR leadership

**Candidates who do not meet the above criteria will not be considered for this opportunity**