Fortrea

Associate HR Partner – Clinical Research Units

Fortrea

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Dallas • Texas • Wisconsin • United States

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Salary

💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per year

About the role

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for clinic-based employees and people leaders on HR policies & policy interpretation, processes, and day-to-day employee needs.
  • Provide onsite HR support to CPS Clinical Research Units, maintaining a regular presence in assigned clinics.
  • Support employee relations activities including intake, documentation, investigations, corrective actions, and performance management, under the guidance of senior HR partners.
  • Partner with Clinic Senior Directors and site leadership to support employee engagement, onboarding, retention, and workforce initiatives.
  • Assist with talent processes such as hiring support, internal transfers, role changes, and offboarding.
  • Coordinate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, and Employee Relations to execute HR programs at the clinic level.
  • Support consistent application of HR practices, policies, and employee experience standards across CPS clinics.
  • Assist with change management activities related to clinic growth, staffing changes, and operational updates.
  • Maintain accurate employee documentation and ensure compliance with company policies, employment laws, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support clinic physicians, pharmacy staff, and operational leaders with HR-related guidance as needed.
  • Travel periodically to other CPS clinics as required.
  • Ensure safe and responsible use of vehicles for business purposes and report driving-related incidents as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree
  • Working knowledge of HR principles, employment practices, and employee relations
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, regulated, and operational environment
  • Ability to build effective working relationships with clinic leadership and employees
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
  • 2+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in an HR generalist, HR specialist, or associate HR partner role
  • Experience supporting frontline or operational teams; healthcare, clinical, laboratory, or similarly regulated environments preferred
  • Exposure to employee relations processes such as performance management, corrective action, and investigations (with guidance)
Benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • STD/LTD
  • 401(K)
  • ESPP
  • Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO)
  • Company bonus where applicable
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
HR principlesemployment practicesemployee relationsperformance managementcorrective actioninvestigationsonboardingretentiontalent acquisitioncompliance
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsproblem-solving skillsprofessionalismdiscretionrelationship buildingadaptabilityconfidentialityteam collaborationchange management