Senior HR & Admin Leader — Life Sciences

CorDx; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Flexible PTO

Diversity Inclusion

Job summary

CorDx seeks an experienced Admin & HR Director to lead HR and administrative operations in a fast-paced life sciences setting. You will partner with leadership to align people strategies with business goals while fostering a compliant, performance-driven culture.

Responsibilities include recruiting, onboarding, policy development, payroll, HRIS, and safety compliance; managing budgets and vendor relations; guiding change, crisis response, and data-driven planning to support growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or HR; Master’s or SHRM preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR and administrative leadership experience.
• 7+ years of people management, overseeing teams of 7+ direct reports.
• Life Sciences industry experience, preferably IVD sector.
• Strong expertise in employment law, OSHA, and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and retention initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies in compliance with labor laws.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, payroll, and HRIS systems.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with employment law and OSHA.
• Manage day-to-day office operations, vendor, facility, and admin services.
• Supervise HR and admin teams, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Optimize workflows, internal communications, and event coordination.
• Oversee office budgets, contracts, and risk management initiatives.
• Apply data-driven insights for workforce and operational planning.
• Lead change, conflict resolution, and crisis management initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / HR

Master’s or SHRM certification preferred

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Office management platforms

Job description

CorDx seeks an experienced Admin & HR Director to lead HR and administrative operations in a fast-paced life sciences setting. You will partner with leadership to align people strategies with business goals while fostering a compliant, performance-driven culture.

Responsibilities include recruiting, onboarding, policy development, payroll, HRIS, and safety compliance; managing budgets and vendor relations; guiding change, crisis response, and data-driven planning to support growth.