HR Manager - Drive HR Excellence in Biotech at Our San Diego Client through Robert Half

Join a pioneering biotech organization in sunny San Diego, California, as their new HR Manager. Partnering exclusively with Robert Half, this role offers you the chance to shape HR strategies that fuel groundbreaking innovation and rapid company growth. In the heart of California's biotech hub, you'll lead HR initiatives that attract top talent, foster employee engagement, and ensure compliance in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you're passionate about people and excited by the biotech industry's transformative potential, this position is your gateway to impactful leadership.

About the Role

As HR Manager, you'll be the strategic partner to executive leadership, overseeing comprehensive HR operations for a dynamic biotech firm pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery. This full-time position in San Diego, CA, demands a proactive leader who thrives in high-growth settings. You'll champion a culture of excellence, where employee development meets cutting-edge research. With Robert Half's backing, you'll have access to unparalleled resources and networks to excel in talent management within the competitive biotech landscape. Expect to influence everything from recruitment of PhD-level scientists to retention strategies that keep innovators engaged amid industry expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Your role will encompass a broad spectrum of HR leadership duties tailored to biotech challenges:

• Strategic HR Oversight: Direct all core functions including full-cycle recruitment, seamless onboarding, performance evaluation systems, and forward-thinking workforce planning to scale operations efficiently.
• Policy Development: Craft and deploy HR policies customized for biotech specifics, such as handling sensitive IP protections, lab safety protocols, and agile team structures.
• Compliance Mastery: Maintain rigorous adherence to California employment laws, federal regulations, FDA guidelines, and biotech safety standards to mitigate risks in a regulated industry.
• Employee Relations Expertise: Cultivate positive workplace dynamics by mediating conflicts, implementing engagement programs, and building inclusive cultures that drive retention.
• Compensation & Benefits Leadership: Administer competitive benefits packages, conduct market-aligned compensation analyses, and launch retention strategies amid talent wars in biotech.
• Organizational Development: Partner with C-suite on succession planning, leadership development, and team-building to support sustainable growth.
• Data-Driven Insights: Track key HR metrics like turnover rates, time-to-hire, and engagement scores, delivering actionable executive reports.
• Training Coordination: Design and roll out programs on GMP standards, professional skills, and leadership to upskill a high-caliber workforce.

Required Qualifications

To succeed, bring these essential qualifications to the table:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related discipline; Master's or advanced certification (SHRM-CP, PHR) highly valued.
• 5-7+ years in HR management, with proven biotech, pharma, or life sciences experience preferred.
• Deep expertise in CA labor laws, DEI initiatives, and HRIS platforms like Workday or BambooHR.
• Strong analytical prowess for metrics and forecasting in dynamic environments.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for stakeholder management and conflict resolution.
• Track record of scaling HR functions in growth-stage companies.

Robert Half seeks candidates who embody adaptability, strategic vision, and a passion for biotech's future.

Why Join Us?

This isn't just an HR job—it's a career-defining opportunity in San Diego's thriving biotech ecosystem. Enjoy a competitive salary of $120,000-$150,000 (based on $36.5/hr context, full-time equivalent), plus robust benefits like comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) matching, PTO, and professional growth support. Work hybrid in a state-of-the-art facility near top universities and innovation hubs. Robert Half provides expert placement support, ensuring a seamless transition. Contribute to therapies changing lives while advancing your HR career in an industry projected to grow 15% annually. Apply now through Robert Half and elevate your impact in biotech HR leadership!

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