About The Role
Step into a role where your work fuels real progress in healthcare. We’re looking for an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (on-site) for our nonclinical research site in Columbia, MO, who thrives on building trust, strengthening culture, and supporting teams dedicated to advancing medical breakthroughs. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees. As a HRBP, you'll be surrounded by colleagues who care about the research we do, and care about the impact we make every day. This is your chance to shape culture, elevate talent, and help build a workplace where people feel supported, inspired, and proud to contribute. Your work will directly influence our people strategy, employee experience, and long‑term organizational success.
What You'll Do Here
Plan, coordinate and evaluate the execution of HR strategies and solutions within the assigned client groups.
Partner with client group senior managers and leaders to deliver strategic HR services such as workforce planning, organizational design and talent management as well as succession planning, high potential, etc.
Coach leaders on employee relations, performance management, and HR best practices.
Manage employee relations matters with professionalism and legal compliance.
Lead timely and objective workplace investigations involving conflict or harassment.
Guide managers in assigned client groups on the governance and effective application of HR policies, procedures and programs.
Act as a change agent, helping teams navigate business‑driven transitions with clarity and confidence.
Support key HR cycles such as annual performance reviews, salary adjustments, promotions, integration/check-in period, employee experience and development initiatives.
Partner with various HR subject matter experts such as Compensation, Learning and Development and Training, HRIS as well as Talent Acquisition to provide effective HR solutions designed to meet the business challenges.
Manage employee offboarding process.
Analyze metrics and gather input to provide insight into trends and propose appropriate interventions to achieve business goals and increase employee engagement, development and retention.
Work closely with HR colleagues to coordinate HR support activities, ensure cohesion and create synergy for addressing all human resource client needs.
What You'll Need to Succeed
Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 4+ years as an HRBP.
SHRM or PHR certification preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point) and HCM systems. Workday experience a plus.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to meet deadlines while working on multiple priorities.
Solid understanding of labor laws.
Strategic mindset with the ability to balance risks and benefits.
Experience supporting organizational change and fostering a positive culture.
Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative environment.
Ability to think strategically, adapting approach as needed and weighing in benefits and risks.
Able to develop strong interpersonal work relationships built on trust and credibility.
What We Offer
Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.
Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
Telework when applicable.
Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include:
Training & Development Programs
Employee Referral Bonus Program
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Skills Required
- 7+ years of progressive HR experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HCM systems
- Solid understanding of labor laws
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience supporting organizational change and fostering a positive culture
- Ability to meet deadlines while working on multiple priorities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively; develop interpersonal relationships built on trust and credibility
- Bachelor's degree in HR or related field (or equivalent experience)
- SHRM or PHR certification
- Workday experience
What We Do
Outsourcing made easy with a one-stop solution to early-phase drug development. We are an integrated drug development solution company, offering pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies a proven, flexible approach that removes the need for multiple service providers during the early stages of drug development. Whether for one study or an end-to-end program, we help you reach critical decision-making milestones sooner by improving speed and ease from lead candidate selection to clinical proof of concept, and beyond. When partnering with Altasciences, you can experience up to 40% in time savings thanks to our integrated, one-stop solution offering. We strive to create a true partnership with our clients, our partners, and our colleagues that enables a mutually supporting relationship built on a combination of excellent science and solid communication. Helping sponsors get better drugs to the people who need them, faster, for over 25 years. Our full-service offering is always tailored to your specific research needs: - Preclinical research - Clinical pharmacology - Drug formulation - Manufacturing and analytical services - Bioanalysis - Program management - Medical writing - Biostatics - Data management - And so much more!
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