PEOPLE PARTNER

Are you ready to transform the workplace experience and drive positive change? Do you have a passion for people and a knack for fostering a thriving organizational culture? Join us as a Human Resources People Partner and help shape the future of our amazing team!

As a People Partner, you'll be at the heart of our organization, driving initiatives that enhance employee engagement, development, and overall success. This is an opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative company where no two days are the same. We're constantly evolving, and so is your role! We believe in investing in our people. Enjoy ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities as you grow with us.

ABOUT US:

Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We are celebrating our 100-year legacy in 2024. This significant milestone marks a century of seminal discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases (such as COVID-19, flu, HIV), neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more. Located in La Jolla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top-ranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program. We work hand-in-hand with researchers of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and Calibr to merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine. Together, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health around the globe. If you have a passion for making a difference, this could be your opportunity to join our transformative team.

Celebrating a Century: https://100.scripps.edu/

POSITION TITLE: People Partner

POSITION SUMMARY:

The People Partner is responsible for partnering with leaders and employees across the Institute and providing HR-related guidance and support to align business objectives within individual departments, resolve employee relations issues, and partner with management to enhance staff performance, development, and productivity.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Elevate Performance: As a master coach, you'll empower business leaders with day-to-day HR guidance, focusing on performance management, team engagement, development, and best organizational practices.
• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with leaders and team members to build strong relationships, achieve organizational objectives, and drive retention, all while maintaining a strategic outlook.
• Proactive Approach: Adopt a preventative stance by identifying and addressing employee relations issues and escalating them when necessary. This includes performance management, disciplinary investigations, and workplace conduct.
• Conflict Resolution: Work closely with HR and Legal to address and resolve employee/labor relations issues. Your goal: maximize productivity, preserve employee morale and minimize adverse impact.
• Data-Driven Insights: Harness the power of workforce analytics to understand the organization's talent health, make informed people decisions, spot trends, and proactively enhance collaboration among management and employees.
• Training and Development: Identify training needs and make recommendations to leadership for addressing these needs, ensuring continuous growth and development.
• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Keep yourself updated on the latest HR best practices and industry, federal, and state regulations. Implement new approaches to drive continual improvement in people and organizational development.
• Leadership in HR Processes: Play an active role in the performance review process, training & development, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Develop a comprehensive strategy for establishing and optimizing a centralized reporting and analysis function aligned with organizational goals and objectives, working closely cross functionally with Finance and IT.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify key requirements and performance metrics to ensure both short-term and long-term successful organizational outcomes.
• Recruit, lead, and mentor team to execute reporting and forecasting initiatives effectively.
• Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience, including at least 2 years as an HR Business Partner with a focus on employee relations, performance management, and leadership coaching.
• Understanding of California employment laws, regulations, and best business practices concerning people management, including training & development, performance management, progressive discipline, and separations.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style to suit the audience.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion when dealing with sensitive issues and information.
• Be analytically driven with excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Display knowledge and proficiency with HRIS systems, especially UKG (a plus).
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP certifications (a plus).
• Demonstrate proficient skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• This is an on-campus position requiring 4 days per week working onsite from our La Jolla campus, with flexibility to work 1 day per week remotely from home.

COMPENSATION:

The expected hiring range for this position is $110,000 annually to $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Employer Contributed Retirement Plan - Depending on eligibility, employees receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b) (which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or post-tax dollars)
• Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)
• Competitive vacation and sick leave policies
• Free, on-site parking

The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms. The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of employees so classified, and the content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of TSRI, with or without notice. Furthermore, nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of TSRI staff.

EEO Statement:
The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status. Underrepresented individuals are encouraged to apply.