Altasciences

Integrated CRO for early-phase drug development

Associate Director, Human Resources

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeScranton, PA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in human resources or administration is required.
At least 5 years of progressive human resources experience, including leadership responsibilities, is required.
At least 3 years of related management experience is required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to engage with employees, human resources colleagues, and leadership, including in presentations and meetings.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities are required.
Integrity and discretion in handling confidential information are required.
The ability to develop trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results is required.
The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment is required.
The ability to work independently, take initiative, identify and anticipate company and employee needs, and make recommendations for implementation is required.
The ability to define problems, collect data, and establish facts is required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
Travel between the Scranton, Pennsylvania and Columbia, Missouri sites is required.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with leaders and team members to build productive partnerships and credibility.
Serve as a senior advisor across the site, guiding management and leads on employee-related issues, including performance evaluations, employee relations, mediation, succession plans, compensation, departmental organization, and disciplinary procedures.
Manage and coach the human resources direct report and support their professional development.
Partner across the human resources function to consistently apply best practices and deliver value-added service to management and employees in support of organizational business objectives.
Analyze key performance indicators and human resources data and provide managers with recommendations and areas for improvement.
Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues and conduct thorough, objective investigations.
Maintain knowledge of legal requirements for day-to-day employee management, reduce legal risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with external legal counsel as needed.
Develop, plan, and implement change initiatives that foster a work climate conducive to employee retention.
Ensure broad application of performance management and evaluation processes and promote a culture of regular feedback.
Contribute to continuous improvement of employee benefits, compensation, performance review, and recognition programs in line with industry practices and applicable laws.
Ensure implementation and compliance with applicable government programs, including pay equity, francization, and health and safety.
Maintain occupational health and safety records and prevention practices, including an active health and safety committee and development and monitoring of a prevention program.
Assist international employees with expatriate assignments and related visa processing as needed.
Ensure the onboarding program gives managers the tools and resources for successful integration of new employees.
Lead the development and facilitation of training and employer branding initiatives based on business needs and corporate goals, in collaboration with the Senior Regional Human Resources Director.
Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of training programs and follow up to ensure training objectives are met.

Desired Qualifications

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, HRCI-PHR, or HRCI-SPHR designation is preferred.
Relevant industry experience is a plus.
Workday knowledge is an asset.

About The Role
We’re looking for an experienced Associate Director, Human Resources (on-site) for our nonclinical research site in Scranton, PA who thrives on building trust, strengthening culture, and supporting teams dedicated to advancing medical breakthroughs. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees across two sites (Scranton, PA and Columbia, MO). The Associate Director, Human Resources (HR)is responsible fordeveloping and implementing HR strategies that are fullyaligned with business and global HR strategies. Working closely with theDirector,HR, theAssociate Director,HRwill also develop, implement and monitor the best HR practices and programs thatwill provide an employee-oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, qualityand productivity to enable sustainable and profitable business growth.

What You'll Do Here

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with leaders and team members to create a partnership that yields results and credibility
Act as senior advisor across the site providing guidance to management and leads in employee related issues i.e., performance evaluations, employee relations, mediation, succession plans, compensation, departmental organization and disciplinary procedures
Manage and coach the HR direct report and assist them in their professional development
Establish partnerships across the HR function and ensure a constant application of the best practices to deliver an added-value service to management and employees to contribute to the achievement of the business objectives of the organization
Analyze key performance indicators and HR data in order to provide managers with sound recommendations and areas for improvement
Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations
Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance and partner with external legal counsel as needed/required
Develop, plan and implement key change initiatives to foster a work climate conducive to employee retention
Ensure a widespread application of Altasciences performance management and evaluation processes and drive a culture of regular feedback
Participate in the continuous improvement of HR programs such as employee benefits, compensation, performance reviews and recognition in line with the best practices in the industry and in respect of the laws rules
Ensure the establishment and respect of the various government programs in force (pay equity, francization, health and safety, etc.)
Responsible for OHS records and prevention at work which includes an active health and safety committee and developing and monitoring prevention program
May assist international employees with expatriate assignments and related visa processing
Ensure the onboarding program provides managers with the tools and resources required for a successful new employee integration
Lead development and facilitation of various training and employer branding initiatives predicated on business needs and corporate goals in collaboration with SR HR Director
Participate in evaluation and monitoring of success of training programs and follow-up to ensure training objectives are met

What You'll Need to Succeed

Bachelor degree in human resources or administration
Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibilities
3plus years related experiencein management
SHRM-CP/SCP or HRCI-PHR/SPHRprofessional designations preferred 
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with employees, HR, and leadership, including in presentations and meetings
Strong interpersonal and relationship building abilities
Personal/professional integrity and proven discretion in handling confidential information.
Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results
Skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Must be self-directed, motivated, and have a willingness to take the initiative to identify and anticipate company and employee needs and make recommendations for implementation
Skills: leadership, autonomy, confidentiality and communication skills. Has the solid ability to define problems, collect data, and establish the facts
Relevant industry experience a plus
Solid ability to define problems, collect data, and establish the facts
Software knowledge in MS Office, Workday knowledge an asset
Travel between the two sites will be required

What We Offer

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences’ Benefits Package Includes:

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
Telework when applicable.

Altasciences’ Incentive Programs Include:

Training & Development Programs
Employee Referral Bonus Program

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About the Company

Altasciences

Integrated CRO for early-phase drug development

Altasciences provides integrated early-stage drug development services, covering preclinical testing, early clinical trials, and contract manufacturing. It functions as a single, in-house CRO that coordinates discovery support, safety testing, clinical research, and manufacturing to streamline a program from start to early proof of concept. The company differentiates itself by offering an end-to-end, one-stop path rather than requiring clients to contract multiple vendors. Its goal is to help innovator programs move quickly and efficiently through early development to speed up decision making and progression to later-stage trials.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Early VC
Total funding: $6.7M
Headquarters: Laval, Canada
Founded: 1976

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