Human Resources Business Partner

SQRL; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization is seeking an Associate Director of Recruiting to align HR strategies with business objectives and ensure compliance with California labor laws. This hybrid position will require significant expertise in HR within clinical settings and 8+ years of experience. You'll play a vital role in developing new HR policies while serving as a trusted advisor in a dynamic, patient-centric environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 8+ years of HR experience in a clinical research, healthcare, or biotech environment.
• Strong expertise in California employment law and compliance.
• Experience advising leadership teams and managing sensitive employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with California labor laws.
• Act as a strategic partner to clinical research sites.

Skills

California employment law

Compliance

Employee relations

Job description

This range is provided by SQRL. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Associate Director of Recruiting at SQRL | Clinical Research, Healthcare, Biotech, Life Sciences

Highlights:

• $110,000 - $120,000 Salary + Benefits
• Hybrid position that is primarily remote! Need to live in CA with occasional travel to CA sites
• Help a midsize but growing organization develop new HR SOPs and policies
• Be the subject matter expert on employment laws of physicians and research

The Company:

Our client is a leading clinical research organization with over 30 research sites across 9 different states! They are dedicated to advancing medical science through innovative research and diverse patient-centric approaches. They are seeking a highly skilled HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join their team and support their growing workforce within California and beyond.

The Role:

You will play a pivotal role in aligning HR strategies with business objectives while ensuring compliance with California labor laws and regulations. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees, fostering a positive work environment that promotes engagement, performance, and compliance.

• Act as a strategic partner to clinical research sites, providing HR guidance on workforce planning and employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable California employment laws, including wage and hour regulations, leave laws, and workplace safety.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues while ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies.
• Oversee HR compliance efforts, including policy development, internal investigations, and audits.
• Support performance management initiatives, including coaching leaders on best practices for feedback and career development.
• Assist with benefits administration and leave management, ensuring adherence to California Family Rights Act (CFRA), Paid Family Leave (PFL), and other state-mandated programs.

Qualifications:

• Currently live in California
• 8+ years of HR experience in a clinical research, healthcare, or biotech environment
• Strong expertise in California employment law, compliance, and employee relation
• Experience advising leadership teams and handling sensitive employee relations matters with discretion.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Research Services and Biotechnology Research

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Vision insurance

401(k)

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