Senior Manager, HR Business Partner

Alamar Biosciences•Fremont, CA

19d•$160,000 - $180,000

About The Position

At Alamar, we are passionate about enabling our customers to make scientific discoveries that translate into clinical outcomes and benefit patients. Our team is growing quickly as we develop innovative approaches to measure critical protein biomarkers from liquid samples that can enable the earliest possible detection of disease. We believe the next frontier in biology is enabled by measuring proteins at higher sensitivity in highly multiplexed assays at the push of a button, which is something only Alamar can do. As we build our team, we seek collaborative, driven, intellectually curious people committed to solving complex challenges. Our culture rewards accountability and cross functional teamwork because we believe this enables the kind of breakthrough thinking that will accelerate our mission. Alamar Biosciences is pioneering next‑generation precision proteomics and committed to transforming how diseases are detected and treated. As we continue to scale globally, we are seeking a strategic, forward‑thinking Senior Manager, HR Business Partner to help shape the organizational capabilities needed for our next phase of growth. This is a high‑impact role for a dynamic HR leader who excels at building strong partnerships with senior leaders, thrives in a fast-evolving environment, and brings both strategic insight and operational excellence. You will influence key people strategies across the business, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and drive initiatives that elevate our culture and employee experience.

Requirements

8–10 years of progressive HR experience with a strong foundation in business partnership and generalist work.
Demonstrated success influencing leaders and driving measurable business results through effective people strategies.
Strong strategic thinking capabilities combined with a hands‑on approach and operational rigor.
Expertise in organizational development, employee relations, and change management.
Exceptional communication, relationship‑building, and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting global or multi‑site teams is strongly preferred.
Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership & Organizational Impact Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, aligning people strategies with business objectives to drive performance, innovation, and scalable growth.
Partner with leaders to shape organizational structure, workforce planning, and talent strategies that support a rapidly evolving biotech environment.
Lead change management efforts to enable successful implementation of new programs, systems, and operating models.
Culture, Engagement & Talent Development Champion a high‑performance culture grounded in our values, fostering an environment of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Lead initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, manager capability, and team effectiveness.
Partner with leaders to identify and develop emerging talent, drive succession planning, and support leadership development programs.
People Operations & Global HR Excellence Support both exempt and non‑exempt employee groups across corporate, R&D, and global field-based teams.
Collaborate with HR colleagues to build and refine global programs—including total rewards, payroll operations, and policy harmonization.
Provide guidance and oversight on employee relations matters, ensuring fair and timely resolution in alignment with company values and legal requirements.
Data‑Driven Insights Use HR analytics and workforce data to deliver actionable insights and influence decisions related to organizational health, talent strategy, and operational effectiveness.
Monitor key HR metrics and proactively identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Compliance & Governance Ensure adherence to all applicable federal, state, and international employment regulations.
Promote ethical, compliant, and globally consistent HR practices across all locations.