Are you seeking a dynamic opportunity with the overall strategic responsibility for the design, development and delivery of effective HR strategies that support the business priorities of a great organization? We are seeking a highly dedicated, compassionate HR Leader with broad expertise in all areas of human resource management. Serves as a trusted coach and advisor to management and staff regarding human resources issues.

Schulman IRB and Chesapeake IRB, two industry leaders and great places to work have merged to create Advarra.

We at Advarra are applying the highest standards of ethics and research compliance for the advancement of human health. Medical advances would not be possible without those who volunteer to participate in research. Oversight and protection of research participants is a vital safeguard and essential to advancing research. What we do matters a great deal to society.

The key to the high quality of services we provide to our clients is the commitment of our talented staff. We emphasize teamwork and focus on staff training and professional development. Those who join our team become part of a community of dedicated and experienced professionals who are constantly striving to reach the highest personal and professional standards.

Be the energetic and motivated individual who'll join a great team!

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Status: Full-time, salary with comprehensive benefits package

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for identifying, planning, developing, organizing, administering and evaluating Human Resource strategies for the organization. The primary focus is to foster an employee culture of excellence, empowerment, innovation and continuous improvement.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify and implement Human Resource activities that add value or reduce cost; align Human Resource Team goals with the company's overall business strategy to expand market share, improve efficiency and increase profitability.
• Inform and make recommendations to executive management in support of organizational strategies and business goals
• Establish and fulfill HR standards of excellence, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations and retention, AA/EEO compliance, and employee relations.
• Manage Human Resource Team to efficiently provide high levels of service; recruit, select, orient, train, coach, and mentor HR staff; plan, monitor, appraise, and review team member contributions; maintain compensation; assess, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies; resolve issues; implement change.
• Guide management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines; communicate and uphold organization values; facilitate positive employee relations and communication between management and staff.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipate legislation; uphold adherence to requirements; advise management on needed actions.
• Work directly with all supervisors to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities on human resource matters; work with management in the review, preparation and administration of performance reviews and counseling, compensation and incentive programs, and implementation of company policy.
• Prepare and present key performance metrics to executive management and ownership principals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Education/Training/Experience:

• A bachelor's degree and five (5) + years of Human Resources experience, OR
• A master' degree in Human Resources Management and three (3) years of experience in the HR field, OR
• Seven (7) years of experience in the HR field, OR
• Any similar combination of education and experience
• PHR certification required, SPHR certification preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Sound working knowledge of principles and practices of Human Resource administration
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated management skills
• Advanced oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work harmoniously across all levels and offices of the organization
• Ability to analyze a variety of data points to make decisions, solve complex problems and resolve conflict
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple activities and projects, balancing accomplishment of daily operational activities with strategic projects
• Demonstrated success in managing people; setting and communicating goals and expectations, measuring accomplishments, holding staff members accountable, delegating responsibility, keeping staff members informed, coaching, mentoring, reinforcing positive behavior and managing conflict
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations
• Demonstrated consistency and dependability in attendance, quantity and quality of work

Physical Demands and Working conditions:

This position works in a traditional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; bend; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This position requires regular oral/written interaction with clients, team members and the management team. Regular travel within the United States may be required.

EEO Statement

Advarra provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

EEO/M/F/Disabled/Vets

Reasonable accommodation

Reasonable accommodation requests for persons with disabilities may be submitted by email or U.S. Mail. If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the hiring process, please submit requests to [email protected] or mail to:

Advarra

ATTN: Human Resources Director

4445 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 300

Cincinnati, OH 45242

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