Director, HR Business Partner

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals•Irvine, CA

1d•$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 sound people decisions, build strong teams, and navigate the needs of a fast-growing biotech. The Director will provide strategic guidance while also working through employee relations, talent planning, and organizational effectiveness matters. The position is based in Tarsus’s 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.

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 and ability to connect HR strategy and priorities to organizational goals and compliance requirements.
Proven ability to build trust and relationships with partners at various organizational levels.
Ability to exercise discretion, sound judgment, objectivity, and the highest professional ethics while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Serve as a proactive advisor and thought partner to leaders, translating business priorities into HR strategies and action plans.
Partner with leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning to address 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, including turnover, engagement, and headcount, to identify trends and recommend proactive solutions.
Partner with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, HR Operations, and Learning & Development to provide 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.
Lead employee relations matters, partnering with legal and compliance, conducting investigations, and providing consistent guidance that balances employee experience with business and legal risk.