Human Resource Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

The Human Resources Business Partner is a key member of Perspective Therapeutics' People & Culture team, providing hands-on HR support to employees and leaders across the Chicago area. Reporting to the Vice President, People & Culture, this role serves as the primary HR partner for the Bloomingdale site while also supporting other Chicago-area employees and business functions as the organization continues to grow. This position will play a critical role in building and supporting our workforce, including helping to recruit, hire, and onboard employees for the new Bloomingdale manufacturing facility and other Chicago-area operations. Working closely with managers, employees, and the Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner, the Human Resources Business Partner supports the employee lifecycle, through recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, employee engagement, and HR operations. As part of a collaborative People & Culture team, this role also provides backup support across Perspective Therapeutics locations to help ensure a consistent employee experience and continuity of HR services. The successful candidate will be a proactive, resourceful team player who thrives in a growing organization, brings a strong customer-service mindset, and willingly rolls up their sleeves to support both strategic initiatives and day-to-day People & Culture activities while fostering a culture grounded in trust, teamwork, curiosity, and communication.

Essential Functions

HR Business Partnership & Employee Support

• Serve as the primary Human Resources partner for Perspective Therapeutics' Bloomingdale, Illinois site, providing day-to-day support to employees and managers across a broad range of HR matters.
• Build strong relationships with employees and leaders, serving as a trusted resource for policy interpretation, workplace concerns, employee relations matters, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Partner with leaders to support business objectives while fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
• Provide guidance and support regarding company policies, procedures, programs, and employment practices while ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Support employee experience initiatives, site communications, employee recognition activities, and other programs designed to strengthen engagement and reinforce company culture.
• Serve as an advocate for the company's core values of trust, teamwork, curiosity, and communication, fostering a positive employee experience throughout the organization.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Partner closely with the Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner and hiring managers to support recruiting efforts across the Chicago area and other locations as needed.
• Coordinate recruiting activities including candidate scheduling, interview logistics, candidate communications, recruiting administration, and onboarding preparation.
• Support hiring efforts associated with the continued growth of Perspective Therapeutics, including staffing for the Bloomingdale site and other Chicago-based functions.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding activities, ensuring a positive and effective onboarding experience for new employees.
• Partner with hiring managers and People & Culture team members to deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruiting process.

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Provide coaching and support to employees and managers on performance management, employee development, workplace concerns, and employee engagement matters.
• Assist with employee relations matters, investigations, policy interpretation, leave administration, accommodations, and conflict resolution, escalating complex matters as appropriate.
• Partner with managers to support employee development, coaching conversations, performance feedback, and corrective action processes.
• Ensure fair, consistent, and compliant application of company policies and employment practices.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain employee records, HR systems, and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Assist with onboarding, offboarding, employment changes, and other employee lifecycle activities.
• Support benefits enrollment, orientation activities, and employee questions regarding People & Culture programs and resources.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations while identifying and escalating potential risks.

Collaboration & Organizational Support

• Collaborate with People & Culture team members on company-wide HR initiatives, projects, process improvements, and policy implementation efforts.
• Provide backup support for HR Business Partners and other People & Culture team members across Perspective Therapeutics locations, helping ensure continuity of HR services and a consistent employee experience across the organization.
• Support special projects and other People & Culture initiatives as assigned in a fast-paced, growing organization.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. In lieu of a degree, an equivalent combination of additional Human Resources experience and/or professional certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience supporting employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and HR operations. Candidates without a bachelor's degree should possess additional relevant HR experience.
• Experience supporting employees in manufacturing environments strongly preferred, with experience in radiopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, medical device, or other highly regulated industries preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supporting site-based employees and leaders while partnering effectively with a broader Human Resources team.
• Experience coordinating recruiting activities, facilitating interviews, and supporting hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Experience conducting new hire onboarding and orientation programs and supporting employees throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience with HRIS, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and Microsoft Office applications required.

Knowledge / Skill / Ability

• Strong knowledge of HR principles, employment law, employee relations, and HR best practices.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters professionally.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Customer-service mindset with a commitment to delivering an exceptional employee experience.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions and contribute as a member of a highly collaborative People & Culture team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, HRIS, and applicant tracking systems.
• Ability to facilitate employee meetings, orientations, training sessions, and other presentations in person and virtually.
• Ability to travel occasionally to other Perspective Therapeutics locations as needed.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to remain stationary and/or move throughout the workday, including sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods while performing job duties.
• Ability to work effectively in both office and manufacturing environments, including compliance with applicable safety requirements and training programs.
• Willingness to complete required safety training within established timeframes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and build effective working relationships across the organization.

• Ability to access and work within manufacturing and operational areas while following all applicable safety procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

Perspective Therapeutics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.