Manager, HR Business Partner

Pharmavite•West Hills, CA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) reports to the Director, HR Corporate and Commercial Functions and aligns talent and organizational plans with business priorities for assigned client groups. This role combines hands-on tactical work with strategic partnership, working with client managers and directors to identify talent and organizational needs and collaborating with HR colleagues on integrated, practical solutions. As a change agent, the HRBP leads, brokers, and facilitates HR solutions and provides value-added services to leaders and employees. The HRBP partners with business leaders on talent and organizational matters, including performance management, employee relations, compensation, leadership coaching and development, talent acquisition and management, employee engagement, change management, and HR operations. The role supports business partnership and organizational effectiveness; talent, performance, and workforce planning; employee relations, manager coaching, and risk; HR strategy and cross-functional partnership; and execution of employee lifecycle activities. The position works in the West Hills office three days per week and requires travel to the Valencia R&D facility one day per month. Work is primarily in an office or remote environment. The position is not available with immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
7–9 years of experience in Human Resources.
Strong functional capabilities and talent expertise, with understanding and some experience across multiple HR areas such as talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, leadership development, and training.
Track record of delivering HR solutions that enable business strategies and priorities.
Ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and translate concepts into action items.
Expertise in developing solutions and influencing others using facts and data analytics.
Knowledge of federal and local employment laws, including wage and hour, discrimination, and reasonable accommodations.
Consultative approach and proven ability to build credible relationships with business partners and influence them effectively.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to present a point of view in varied business situations.
Work in the West Hills office three days per week and travel to Valencia one day per month.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in both small and larger organizations.

Responsibilities

Develop a deep understanding of assigned functions and broader business priorities.
Build trusted relationships with directors and managers, diagnose organizational and people challenges, and develop practical solutions.
Partner with leaders on future capabilities, organizational needs, employee engagement, and actions to build a high-performing, inclusive organization.
Lead and support performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, development planning, merit, and compensation processes.
Partner with leaders and Talent Acquisition to understand workforce and staffing needs, define roles, support candidate selection, and build internal and external talent pipelines.
Coach and counsel managers on employee relations, performance, conflict, accommodations, and disciplinary matters.
Conduct thorough, objective investigations, ensure consistent application of policies and practices, and partner with Employee Relations and Legal on complex or escalated matters.
Partner with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Talent & Organization Development, Employee Relations, Legal, and People Operations to coordinate people solutions.
Support organizational change, leadership development, training, and adoption of new structures, processes, or ways of working.
Execute core HR activities, including onboarding, job description reviews, employee documentation, offboarding, and other operational needs, while maintaining an effective employee and manager experience and ensuring accuracy and consistency.
Travel to the Valencia R&D facility one day per month.