Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Title: Senior People Business Partner

Location: Irvine, CA (Hybrid Schedule – 3 days onsite)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

An expanding life sciences organization is seeking an experienced HR leader to support operational and corporate teams within a rapidly evolving biologics setting. This individual will work closely with management to enhance workforce performance, strengthen employee engagement, and provide strategic people solutions across multiple business units.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive Human Resources Business Partner experience
• Background supporting teams within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or regulated healthcare environments preferred
• Strong experience handling employee relations matters, workplace investigations, and policy guidance
• Ability to support both hourly employees and senior leadership stakeholders
• Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-growth organizations with evolving priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to biologics manufacturing, life sciences operations, or CDMO environments
• Experience partnering with Quality, Manufacturing, or Technical Operations groups
• Knowledge of California employment regulations and HR compliance practices

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders on organizational planning, workforce structure, and succession initiatives
• Provide guidance on performance improvement, leadership coaching, and talent development strategies
• Address employee concerns, conduct investigations, and ensure adherence to company policies and employment practices
• Assist leadership through organizational growth, transformation, and change initiatives
• Contribute to employee engagement, retention efforts, diversity initiatives, and HR process improvement programs