SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER

ABOUT US:

Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We celebrated our 100-year legacy in 2024. This significant milestone marks a century of seminal discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases (such as COVID-19, flu, HIV), neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more. Located in La Jolla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top-ranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program. Scripps Research encompasses two elite and highly innovative institutes, the Calibr-Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines and Scripps Research Translational Institute, which merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine. Together, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health around the globe. If you have a passion for making a difference, this could be your opportunity to join our transformative team.

POSITION TITL E : Senior Human Resources Business Partner

POSITION SUMMARY:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Human Resource Business Partner. The Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for partnering with leaders and employees across the Institute and providing HR-related guidance and support to align business objectives within individual departments, resolve employee relations issues, and partner with management to enhance staff performance, development, and productivity. This position is a great opportunity to join an established dynamic HR team and provide the high-level support necessary to enable our scientists’ transformative work.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Master coach, providing day-to-day HR guidance to business unit leaders on topics of performance management, team member engagement, development, and organizational best practices.
• Strategically partner with leaders and team members to ensure quality work relationships, achievement of organizational objectives and retention.
• Operate with a preventative approach to identify and escalate employee relations issues to Human Resources and Legal in areas such as performance management, disciplinary investigations, and workplace conduct.
• Partner with HR and Chief Employment Counsel to address and bring to resolution employee/labor relations issues with the goal of maximizing productivity and preserving employee morale while minimizing adverse impact to the company and reducing legal risk.
• Leverage workforce analytics and insights to determine the health of talent within the organization, inform key people decisions, identify trends and proactively work with management and employees to strengthen relationships and improve collaboration.
• Identify training needs and make recommendations to leadership to address those needs.
• Keep abreast of HR best practices and relevant industry, federal and state regulations that dictate new approaches to ensure continual improvements in people and organizational development.
• Active leadership role in the performance review process, training & development, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.
• 7 years of HR experience, with a minimum of 3 years as an HR Business Partner with a focus on employee relations, performance management and leadership coaching.
• Proficient with California employment laws, regulations, and best business practices regarding people management (training & development, performance management, progressive discipline, and/or separations).
• Highly skilled in written and verbal communication; can adapt style based on the audience.
• Must maintain confidentiality and use discretion when dealing with sensitive issues and information.
• Analytically driven with strong project management skills and exceptional organizational skills
• Knowledge and proficiency with HRIS systems, specifically UKG/Ultipro is a plus.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP certifications are a plus
• Proficient skills with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• While subject to change based on business needs, this is an on-campus position requiring a minimum of 4 days per week working onsite from our La Jolla campus, with flexibility to work 1 day per week remotely from home.

COMPENSATION:

The expected hiring range for this position is $135,000 to $150,000/annually, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.


COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Employer Contributed Retirement Plan – Depending on eligibility, employees receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b) (which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or post-tax dollars)
• Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)
• Competitive vacation and sick leave policies
• Free, on-site parking

The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms. The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of employees so classified, and the content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of Scripps Research, with or without notice. Furthermore, nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Scripps Research staff.


EEO Statement:

The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

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