Human Resource Business Partner

Tonix Pharmaceuticals • Berkeley Heights, NJ

10d • $161,000 - $210,000

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders, aligning talent strategy with business objectives to drive performance, engagement, and organizational effectiveness. This role partners with leadership across corporate, R&D, clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, and/or commercial functions in a fast-paced, science-driven environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including HRBP experience.
• Experience in biotech, pharma, or life sciences required.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority.
• Strong executive presence and business acumen with demonstrated success supporting leaders in high-growth environments.
• Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and organizational growth.

Nice To Haves

• Strong expertise in organizational design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to functional leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, talent strategy, and change management.
• Partner with leadership to drive performance management, succession planning, and talent development.
• Coach managers on employee relations, engagement, and leadership effectiveness.
• Lead compensation planning, workforce budgeting, and headcount strategy in partnership with Finance.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Support culture-building efforts aligned with company values.
• Leverage HR data and analytics to inform decision-making.
• Partner cross-functionally with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and HR Operations.
• Directly supervises employees. Responsibilities include hiring, onboarding, performance management, coaching, feedback, and day‑to‑day people leadership in accordance with company policies and employment laws.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Basic and Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, and Employee Assistance Programs
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings 401k with company match and annual discretionary stock options
• Generous Paid Time Off, Sick Time, & Paid Holidays
• Career Development and Training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees