Director, HR - Site Head

Just-Evotec Biologics, an Evotec company, is seeking a Director, HR Site Head for its Redmond and Seattle sites.  Reporting to the VP, Human Resources, the Director acts as a partner to the site leadership teams and is responsible for aligning and executing both the global and local People agenda to support business needs.

Responsibilities:

Site HR Leadership:

• Participate as a member of the Site leadership team, representing and driving the HR agenda.

• Collaborate with site leaders to develop, implement and monitor talent and organizational programs that enable the achievement of business goals.

• Provide expert guidance and coaching on talent management, organizational development, and workforce planning.

• Act as a credible influencer, motivator and change agent.

• Collaborate with global Centers of Excellence, Shared Services, HR peers, key stakeholder groups and enabling functions to meet site needs.

Talent Acquisition and Retention:

• Partner with US Talent Acquisition to enhance recruitment, selection, and onboarding of top-tier talent.

• Develop and implement retention strategies to foster a high-performing and motivated workforce.

• Partner with Hiring Managers and US Talent Acquisition to ensure job offers are competitive and respect internal equity.

Employee Relations:

• Serve as a point of contact for employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.

• Implement and maintain effective communication channels to address employee concerns and foster a positive work environment.

• Conduct investigations and recommend resolutions for workplace issues.

Performance Management:

• Embed the global performance management approach to drive individual and organizational success.

• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance reviews, goal-setting, and feedback.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Work closely with the Compensation & Benefits COE to provide feedback on local competitive compensation and benefits programs and educate managers and employees of compensation processes and approaches in line with the global compensation approach.

• Stay abreast of industry trends to ensure the organization remains competitive in attracting and retaining top talent.

• Support the Compensation & Benefits COE in the review and administration of competitive compensation and benefits programs.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure HR policies and practices comply with applicable laws and regulations and are aligned globally.

• Mitigate HR-related risks through proactive compliance measures.

• Communicate HR policies, processes and practices in a clear and concise manner.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.

• 2+ years of experience in an FDA-regulated environment; biotech is a plus.

• Demonstrated experience successfully working in a multi-national, highly matrixed organization.

• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong strategic thinking, facilitation, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

• SHRM or HRCI certification is a plus.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $160,000 to $190,000; Base salary offered may vary depending on individual’s skills, experience and competitive market value. Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, long term incentive plan, comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, short-term and long-term disability, company paid basic life insurance, 401k company match, flexible work, generous paid time off and paid holiday, wellness and transportation benefits.

Just-Evotec Biologics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.