Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Flourish Research

HR Business Partner serving multiple Flourish Research clinical research locations in California and Denver. Focused on employee relations, compliance, and organizational support.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations, compliance with California employment law, and strategic HR solutions to support organizational goals. Proficient in managing the full employee lifecycle and fostering a positive workplace culture.

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Employee RelationsCalifornia Employment Law ExpertiseHR Business Partner ExperienceHRIS/HCM ProficiencyCoaching and Conflict Resolution

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Hard Skills

Employee Lifecycle ManagementWorkforce PlanningPolicy AdvisementPerformance ManagementInvestigationsChange ManagementData AnalysisCompliance ManagementTalent DevelopmentOnboarding

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsRelationship BuildingJudgmentAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeHRISHCM Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

PHRSHRM-CP

Industry Keywords

Clinical ResearchHealthcareMulti-Site EnvironmentEmployee EngagementOrganizational Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary HR business partner for site leadership and employees across multiple clinical research locations
Offer strategic and hands-on support to site leadership and employees with a heavy focus on employee relations, compliance, policy advisement, workforce planning, and organizational support
Partner with site and regional leadership to identify workforce needs and implement strategic HR solutions aligned with business goals
Ensures alignment with Flourish Research’s policies, values, and operational goals
Support the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, performance management, employee relations, engagement, compensation, leaves of absence, and offboarding
Provide coaching and guidance to managers on employee relations matters, policy interpretation, conflict resolution, and team development
Conduct investigations and support resolution of employee relations issues in a fair, consistent, and compliant manner
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, with a strong emphasis on California labor law
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development, and HR leadership to support recruiting, retention, and talent development initiatives
Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture aligned with Flourish Research values
Utilize HR data and metrics to inform decisions and recommend process improvements
Lead organizational initiatives, change management efforts, and HR projects across the network
Maintain consistent communication with leadership, employees, and corporate HR teams
Additional duties as assigned by management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred
Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a multi-site healthcare environment, with a minimum of 5 years in an HR Business Partner role.
Must be a subject matter expert in California employment law
Strong employee relations experience is required, including investigations and conflict resolution
Clinical research or healthcare industry experience is preferred but not required
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills
Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization
Strong judgment and ability to navigate complex and sensitive employment situations
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS/HCM systems
Must be able to commute regularly to the Century City, CA office
Willingness to travel up to 15%, primarily within California, with occasional travel to other locations within the U.S.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
401(k) with a 100% employer match on the first 4% of employee contributions
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Referral program
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Disability insurance
15 days of PTO + 8 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.