Manager of People and Talent

1. About Our Client:

The organization operates in the clinical research technology sector, providing solutions that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical trials. It addresses challenges in participant recruitment and data management by offering connected technologies that streamline operations and accelerate discovery. Its solutions include automated electronic health record to electronic data capture connectivity and precision recruitment tools. The organization serves leading life sciences companies, academic institutions, and government agencies, bridging the gap between healthcare and research.

2. About the Opportunity:

The Manager of People and Talent is responsible for leading recruiting and employee relations functions within the organization. This role ensures timely and effective hiring processes while supporting people-related matters for a remote workforce. It contributes by providing core human resource support, fostering compliance, and maintaining employee relations to support organizational goals.

3. Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruiting including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing candidates.

• Prioritize and handle multiple requisitions with clear communication to hiring managers and candidates.

• Conduct recruiter screens assessing qualifications, motivation, and role alignment.

• Maintain urgency throughout the hiring process with timely outreach and decision follow-up.

• Present qualified candidate slates to hiring managers with relevant context and recommendations.

• Coordinate offer logistics, compensation alignment, and candidate closing strategies.

• Maintain applicant tracking system accuracy and recruiting workflow consistency.

• Serve as a trusted HR resource for employees and managers on people-related issues.

• Coach managers on performance management, employee concerns, corrective actions, and terminations.

• Conduct employee relations investigations and maintain documentation.

• Manage HR operations including HRIS data integrity, personnel records, onboarding, offboarding, benefits support, and policy updates.

• Monitor compliance with employment laws for a multi-state remote workforce and recommend improvements.

• Support compensation benchmarking and market-informed hiring.

• Evaluate recruiting tools, HR vendors, and process improvements.

• Administer engagement surveys and support culture, recognition, and retention initiatives.

• Support remote culture programming such as team events and recognition.

• Partner with leadership on workforce planning aligned with business goals and budgets.

4. Requirements:

• Seven or more years of progressive HR experience with expertise in recruiting and employee relations.

• Proven ability to independently manage full-cycle recruiting.

• Experience managing employee relations matters including performance management, investigations, and terminations.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. multi-state employment law, especially for remote workforces.

• Ability to operate as the sole HR team member.

• Sound judgment regarding issue resolution, escalation, and legal counsel involvement.

• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms and applicant tracking systems.

• Effective and empathetic communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Nice to Have:

• HR certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.

• Experience in SaaS, technology, or life science sectors.

• Familiarity with clinical research, eClinical, or regulated industries.

• Experience building or improving HR functions in companies under 100 employees.

• Background in compensation benchmarking or total rewards design.

• Experience with international employment and contractors.

5. Pay Range and Compensation Package:

• Base salary range of $105,000 to $115,000.

• Eligibility to participate in an annual bonus incentive.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

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