Why This Role Stands Out
This leadership role offers a significant opportunity to shape HR and administrative functions within a growing Life Sciences company, driving impactful strategies and fostering a positive work environment. You will thrive here if you possess extensive HR and people management experience, a strong understanding of compliance, and a passion for operational excellence, making this an exciting next step in your career.
Quick Overview
Job Description
The Admin & HR Director will oversee Human Resources and Administrative operations, ensuring smooth daily management and a positive, compliant, and performance-focused work environment. This role acts as a trusted advisor to leadership and partner to employees, supporting business goals through effective people and operational management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and retention initiatives.
- Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures in compliance with labor laws.
- Oversee compensation, benefits, payroll, and HRIS systems.
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with employment law, OSHA, audits, and reporting requirements.
- Manage day-to-day office operations, including vendor, facility, supplies, and administrative services.
- Supervise administrative and HR teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment.
- Optimize office workflows, internal communications, and event coordination.
- Oversee office budgets, contracts, and risk management initiatives.
- Apply data-driven insights for workforce and operational planning.
- Lead change, conflict resolution, and crisis management initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field; Master’s or SHRM certification preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive HR and administrative leadership experience.
- 7+ years of people management experience, overseeing teams of at least 7 direct reports.
- Industry experience in Life Sciences, ideally within the IVD (In Vitro Diagnostics) sector.
- Strong expertise in employment law, HR best practices, OSHA compliance, and office operations.
- Proficient in HRIS, Microsoft Office, and office management platforms.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with sound judgment and confidentiality.
- Highly competitive compensation package.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with generous company contributions.
- Flexible paid time off (PTO) policy.
- Additional substantial benefits.
Equal Opportunity Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, color, marital status, veteran status, disability status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic.
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