Compass Consulting · 4 days ago
Director, HR Employee Relations
San Rafael, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$83/hr - $93/hr
10+ years expCompass Consulting is focused on developing groundbreaking therapeutics for patients with rare genetic diseases. The Director of HR Employee Relations will serve as a strategic leader shaping employee relations practices, overseeing conflict resolution, and ensuring compliance with policies while promoting an inclusive workplace culture.
BiotechnologyConsultingLife ScienceMedical DevicePharmaceuticalRecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Jay Hite
Responsibilities
Overseeing the management of the employee relations processes and procedures to enable effective conflict resolution, and problem solving
Conducting, overseeing, and assisting employee relation issues to manage employee concerns and grievances and to identify and implement appropriate action and accountability practices
Identifying a fair and inclusive process appropriate for employee concerns or grievances including the leading of fact-finding, appropriate due diligence, and investigations to ensure the adherence to employee relations policies and practices
Staying attuned to organizational and operational changes across the company to identify potential employee relations risks and develop plans to address proactively
Providing guidance and coaching to managers of all levels to address employee behavior and performance
Providing guidance and assisting with the development and delivery of appropriate performance feedback or action plans including corrective/disciplinary actions
Overseeing the use of effective documentation techniques and maintaining accurate, confidential records regarding all reported matters and fact-finding documentation
Interpreting and applying understanding of Employee policies and practices, employment law, and other regulations to provide guidance or clarification on ER matters
Maintaining the highest level of integrity when managing employee relations issues and managing reported matters
Experience of alternative dispute resolution, specifically workplace mediation
Working collaboratively and proactively with other teams, within Legal, Compliance and Payroll to develop an approach that provides the best support to the business
Providing guidance aligned to supporting leaders to competently deal with investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, performance management issues / sickness, sensitively in line with policy principles
Providing insight to ensure the continued development of relevant employment related people policies and procedures
Supporting training initiatives and the continual development management toolkits for leaders
Proactively working with leaders to enable them to competently manage people issues promptly using best practice approaches & people policies principles
Maintaining up to date knowledge on employment case law and associated legislative changes and effectively utilize this knowledge
Ensuring ER cases are recorded, tracked, and proactively managed to conclusion or hand off to the relevant Strategic Business Partner
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years' experience in employee relations or a related HR function
Proven expertise in conflict resolution, investigations, and dispute mediation
Strong knowledge of US employment laws, regulations, and compliance standards
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving abilities
Strategic mindset with the capacity to advise senior leadership effectively
Ability to handle sensitive issues with tact and discretion
Skilled in documentation, record-keeping, and case management
Demonstrated ability to navigate complex, high-stakes situations with professionalism
Ability to travel as needed within the US
Strong understanding of employment law and staying current with legislative updates
Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality
Preferred
Experience working in biotech, pharmaceutical, or highly regulated industries
Background in organizational change management and proactive risk mitigation
Additional certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or employment law qualifications
Fluency in handling alternative dispute resolution and workplace mediation techniques
Familiarity with employees' wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion initiatives
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's preferred)
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in employee relations or HR leadership roles, with a focus on legal compliance and dispute resolution
Prior experience supporting executive teams and partnering across departments in a fast-paced, innovative environment
Company
Compass Consulting
Compass Consulting is a life science staffing and consulting firm serving the needs of biotech, medical device and pharmaceutical companies.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brett F.
Managing Partner
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