Director, HR Business Partner

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals•Irvine, CA

13h•$188,200 - $263,600•Hybrid

About The Position

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Director, HR Business Partner to serve as a strategic HR partner to assigned client groups. The role combines business acumen and HR expertise to help leaders make people decisions, build strong teams, and address the needs of a fast-growing biotech. The position requires strategic thinking as well as hands-on support for employee relations, talent planning, and organizational effectiveness. It is based in the Irvine office and operates in a hybrid work environment. Some travel may be required, up to 20%. The position reports directly to the VP, Human Resources. The expected base pay range is $188,200–$263,600, plus bonus, stock equity, and comprehensive benefits. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The company describes its culture as centered on commitment to patients, empowerment to champion innovation, and teamwork to amplify impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
10+ years of progressive HR experience, including demonstrated experience as an HR Business Partner.
Business acumen to connect HR strategy and priorities to organizational goals and compliance requirements.
Ability to build trust and relationships with partners at various organizational levels.
Ability to exercise discretion, sound judgment, and objectivity; maintain high professional ethics and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted, proactive advisor and thought partner to leaders in assigned client groups, translating business priorities into HR strategies and action plans.
Partner with leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning to support current needs and future growth.
Coach people leaders on performance management, feedback, and team effectiveness.
Drive change management for organizational shifts, including restructures and acquisition integration.
Use HR data and metrics, such as turnover, engagement, and headcount, to identify trends and recommend proactive solutions to leadership.
Partner with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, HR Operations, and Learning & Development to deliver integrated HR support.
Support annual HR cycles, including performance reviews, compensation planning, talent reviews, and engagement action planning.
Champion Tarsus’s culture and values and help build an inclusive, high-performing environment across assigned client groups.
Lead employee relations matters, partnering with legal and compliance, conducting investigations, and providing consistent guidance that balances employee experience with business and legal risk.