Director, HR Business Partner

TarsusRX•Irvine, CA

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Director, HR Business Partner to serve as a strategic HR partner to an assigned client group. The role combines business acumen and HR expertise to help leaders make people decisions, build effective teams, and address the needs of a fast-growing biotech. The successful candidate will contribute strategically while also handling the details of employee relations, talent planning, and organizational effectiveness. The position is based in the company’s Irvine office and operates in a hybrid work environment. Some travel may be required, up to 20%. The role reports directly to the VP, Human Resources. The expected base pay range is $188,200–$263,600, plus bonus, stock equity, and comprehensive benefits.

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.
Ability to build trust and relationships with partners at various levels of the organization.
Discretion, sound judgment, objectivity, high professional ethics, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Serve as a 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.
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 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.
Lead employee relations matters, partnering with legal and compliance, conducting investigations, and providing consistent guidance that balances employee experience with business and legal risk.