Director Human Resources (on-site)

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Director of Human Resources for our Reno, Nevada Safety Assessment site.
The Successful candidate will have a proven track record in providing proactive Human Resources leadership. Provides organizational development and strategic support in designing and implementing programs in support of new and ongoing Human Resources initiatives, employee relations and mediation of workplace issues. Participates in HR strategic planning and partnership with site leadership teams.
Responsibilities will include:

• Provides high-level consultation to senior managers in a variety of HR-related areas, including organizational development, performance management, recruitment and retention, and compensation administration.
• Understands the site business model and drivers. Partners closely with the site head and other leaders to anticipate and address issues impacting the business as it relates to talent and organizational issues. May participate in HR aspects of merger/acquisition integration activities as appropriate.
• Works in conjunction with other site Human Resources Leads to encourage Human Resources as the source for consistent guidance, including interpretation of Human Resources policies, procedures, practices, and programs.
• Partners with site Talent Acquisition to coordinate recruitment efforts, monitors recruitment budgets and ensures site wide resources are in place to support business needs.
• Provides consultation to managers in a variety of HR-related areas, including organizational development, performance management, recruitment and retention, and compensation administration.
• Provides consultation and leadership on the handling and resolution of complex employee relations issues, including sexual harassment or discrimination claims, employment-related lawsuits, and the like, ensuring consistency with corporate policies and practices.
• Directs the annual performance review process for the assigned location. Reviews and approves proposed salary adjustments and annual performance reviews for management personnel.
• Provides leadership and act as a participant in site events and community-related events which are in support of employees or company, and participate in corporate Human Resources conferences when necessary.

Job Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor's degree (B.A. /B.S.) or equivalent in Human Resources or related discipline.
• Experience: Ten (10) plus years related experience and/or training, including at least three years in a senior management role with an emphasis on organizational development and employee relations. Experience in supporting multinational operations and/or working within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment strongly preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certifications: PHR/SPHR preferred.
• Other: Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities. Strong computer skills, including knowledge of HRIS and MS Office desktop applications.
The pay for this position starts at $130,000 to $175,000 annually. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
About Safety Assessment
Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
For more information, please visit www.criver.com.