Senior HR Manager

Crown Bioscience • Kannapolis, NC

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Sr. HR Manager oversees and directs all HR operations at their assigned site (San Diego or North Carolina) within the U.S. Region. Serving as a key internal HR liaison, this role delivers a range of HR services and consultative support to internal stakeholders, while working closely with and under the guidance of the Sr. HR Director. This is an onsite position based in Kannapolis, NC. Crown Bioscience, a JSR Life Sciences company, is a global contract research organization (CRO) providing discovery, preclinical, and translational platforms to advance oncology and immuno-oncology. Known for their high quality and expansive in vivo, in vitro, and ex vivo preclinical models, they partner with their clients to quantify the efficacy and pharmacological profile of their drug candidate before they move into the clinic. The company is the only preclinical CRO to provide tumor organoid services utilizing HUB technology and has the world’s largest commercially available PDX collection. Additionally, further services available in the areas of high content imaging and a 3D Ex Vivo Patient Tissue Platform, provide greater insights into complex disease pathophysiology. A range of biomarker analysis and applied genomics services are also available to optimize therapeutic benefit. Crown Bioscience helps to deliver superior drug candidates to ensure that patients get the right treatment at the right time. Founded in 2006, Crown Bioscience has 12 facilities in the US, Europe, and APAC.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field or equivalent professions experience in HR Management
• 15+ years of progressive HR responsibilities and supervisory experience
• Employee Relations: Conflict resolution, investigations, performance management
• Communication: Clear, diplomatic interaction across all levels of the organization
• Leadership & Influence: Ability to guide managers, employees and shape company culture
• Compliance Knowledge: Strong knowledge of State/Federal employment laws and regulations
• Confidentiality & Ethics: Handling sensitive employee data responsibly
• Problem-Solving: Addressing workplace challenges quickly and fairly
• Project Management: Managing HR initiatives like onboarding programs or policy rollouts
• Emotional Intelligence: Navigating sensitive interpersonal situations.
• Demonstrates cultural awareness and inclusivity, with the ability to represent the company effectively across diverse environments and communities.

Nice To Haves

• Multi-national Life Science/Pharma/Chemistry industry experience/fast-paced multi-site environment highly preferred.
• Professional certifications such as Society for Human Resource Management-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of HR operations across multiple U.S. business units, ensuring alignment, consistency, and organizational impact.
• Partner with the Sr. HR Director to design and execute HR strategies that align with business objectives, industry best practices, and long-term workforce planning.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR programs across payroll and benefits, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and compliance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Sr. HR Director and senior leadership, influencing organizational design, workforce decisions, and business strategy.
• Assess complex, high-risk, and ambiguous business challenges; identify root causes and establish strategic direction for resolution.
• Drive enterprise-level initiatives in leadership development, succession planning, workforce planning, and cross-functional collaboration to support future business needs.
• Lead large-scale change management initiatives across U.S. regions, supporting varying levels of organizational maturity and transformation.
• Collaborate with other HR Managers and broader HR teams to build organizational capability, provide mentorship, and strengthen HR effectiveness across the organization.
• Leverage data and analytics, including monthly and ad hoc reporting, to generate workforce insights and inform strategic decision-making.
• Oversee and optimize HR vendor relationships, including payroll and benefits providers, ensuring service quality, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with organizational needs.
• Support HR Leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to design and implement high-impact HR initiatives across the enterprise.
• Ensure the effective delivery and continuous enhancement of HR services, including compliance, compensation strategy, talent acquisition, and employee experience.
• Champion operational excellence by establishing scalable processes, advanced analytics, and best-in-class HR and recruiting standards.
• Ensure adherence to safety, regulatory, and HR compliance requirements, as well as supporting business continuity programs.
• Oversee Workers’ Compensation processes and ensuring that safety programs and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are consistently followed across the organization.
• Support communication and alignment across all business units, acting as a strategic liaison to ensure consistency in HR practices.
• Participate in occasional evening or weekend work, with responsibility for domestic and international travel as required.

Benefits

• Crown Bioscience is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Crown Bioscience is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior