Associate HR Partner, Clinical Research Units (CRUs) - Dallas, TX or Madison, WI (On-Site)

Fortrea•Madison, WI

11d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate HR Partner, Clinical Research Units (CRUs), CPS is a clinic-aligned HR specialist role that provides hands-on, onsite HR support to CPS Clinical Research Units. This role partners closely with Clinic Senior Directors, site leadership, and HR Business Partners to support day-to-day people operations, employee relations, and engagement activities within a regulated clinical environment. This position is designed for an HR professional who thrives in an operational, clinic-based setting and is comfortable being visible and accessible to employees and leaders. The Associate HR Partner plays a key role in executing HR programs, supporting employee relations processes, and ensuring a consistent and positive employee experience across CPS clinics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Working knowledge of HR principles, employment practices, and employee relations.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, regulated, and operational environment.
Ability to build effective working relationships with clinic leadership and employees.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
2+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in an HR generalist, HR specialist, or associate HR partner role.
Experience supporting frontline or operational teams; healthcare, clinical, laboratory, or similarly regulated environments preferred.
Exposure to employee relations processes such as performance management, corrective action, and investigations (with guidance).
Experience working onsite with employees and leaders rather than in a fully remote HR model.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary point of contact for clinic-based employees and people leaders on HR policies & policy interpretation, processes, and day-to-day employee needs.
Provide onsite HR support to CPS Clinical Research Units, maintaining regular presence in assigned clinics.
Support employee relations activities including intake, documentation, investigations, corrective actions, and performance management, under the guidance of senior HR partners.
Partner with Clinic Senior Directors and site leadership to support employee engagement, onboarding, retention, and workforce initiatives.
Assist with talent processes such as hiring support, internal transfers, role changes, and offboarding.
Coordinate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, and Employee Relations to execute HR programs at the clinic level.
Support consistent application of HR practices, policies, and employee experience standards across CPS clinics.
Assist with change management activities related to clinic growth, staffing changes, and operational updates.
Maintain accurate employee documentation and ensure compliance with company policies, employment laws, and regulatory requirements.
Support clinic physicians, pharmacy staff, and operational leaders with HR-related guidance as needed.
Travel periodically to other CPS clinics as required.
Ensure safe and responsible use of vehicles for business purposes and report driving-related incidents as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.