HR Manager

Emerald Clinical

HR Business Partner managing employee lifecycle and ensuring workplace culture thrives. Supporting clinical research in biotech and medical devices with a focus on operational excellence.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $117,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Onboarding: Onboarding to ensure smooth integration of new hires.
Employee Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations, addressing grievances, resolving conflicts, and guiding managers through disciplinary actions.
Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure strict compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Compensation & Benefits: Manage payroll, benefits administration, and annual compensation reviews.
Performance & Talent Management: Administer performance review processes, support goal-setting, and assist department leaders with succession planning and performance improvement plan.
HR Strategy & Analytics: Track HR metrics, utilize HRIS software.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education: Bachelor's degree, with professional HR certifications such as PHR is an advantage.
Experience: Demonstrated experience (3+ years) as an HR Manager or in a senior HR generalist role, preferably in start-up or a small-medium sized organizations.
Industry Experience: Experience in life sciences, biotech, or clinical research organizations is highly preferred.
Legal Knowledge: In-depth understanding of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional conflict resolution, mediation, and communication skills.
Tech Literacy: Proficiency with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), payroll software, MS Office and have foundational AI fluency.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation : A tailored salary and benefits package to reflect your skills and experience.
Flexibility : Enjoy hybrid or remote working arrangements, depending on your location and role.
Career Growth : Access to a wealth of learning opportunities and a global network of scientific leaders to help you grow and develop in your role.
Employee Wellbeing : Participate in programs and initiatives designed to promote work-life balance, health, and team connection, including global engagement surveys, recognition programs, and team-building events.
Global Opportunities : Be part of a company with international reach, offering you exposure to diverse projects and clients.

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Hard Skills & Tools

HRISpayroll managementbenefits administrationperformance managementcompliance managementconflict resolutiongrievance handlingdisciplinary actionsgoal-settingsuccession planning

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsconflict resolutionmediationleadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solvinganalytical skillsteam collaborationadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degreePHR certification