Human Resources Business Partner- San Diego at Microbiologics Inc in San Diego, California

Job Description:

We are currently looking to add a Business Partner to our Human Resources team in San Diego. In this role you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction in the process of planning and executing HR strategies, under the direction of the Vice President of HR. This responsibility includes, but is not limited to: recruiting, hiring, onboarding, employee development, employee relations, compensation, performance management and benefits administration, and maintaining and interpreting policies and procedures.
Our award-winning culture is friendly, collaborative, and supportive, providing endless opportunities for individuals to learn and grow, both personally and professionally. At Microbiologics, we believe that "great vision without great people is irrelevant." That's why we are always looking for great people to join our dynamic, innovative company as we provide the highest quality biomaterials for a safer, healthier world.
What can I expect in this role?
This is a full time salaried position located in our San Diego office.
Some key duties in this role include:

Collaborates with HR team to roll-out and implement HR strategies to enable business objectives and support future business growth. Serves as a consultant in all areas of HR strategy, such as compliance, legal requirements, government reporting regulations, organizational culture and structure. Maintains a favorable working relationship with all company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate which will be conducive to maximize employee morale, productivity, and efficiency/effectiveness. Manages the recruiting, hiring, and onboarding process for all employees and ensures that all new or transferring employees have the foundation needed to succeed. Administers various Human Resource plans and procedures for all company personnel; assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains employee handbook, policies and procedures manual. Provides coaching and counseling to designated levels of the organization on various HR issues including, employee concerns, succession planning, group and team dynamics, interventions, investigations, employee appeals, terminations and discipline. Provides support and leadership in all areas of benefits management including company benefit package, workers compensation, FMLA and other leaves of absence. Works with managers on performance management and tools, as well as employee training and development programs to continuously improve the performance and capability of the workforce aligned with the goals and objectives of the company. Maintains working knowledge of benefit programs and strategies that attract and retain the people with the appropriate skills and abilities to meet or exceed company requirements. Maintains thorough understanding of compensation programs and strategies that attract and retain the people with the appropriate skills and abilities to meet or exceed company requirements. Assists in ensuring that all employee training is up to date and employees possess the needed skills to perform the job. Works with employees to develop career paths and development opportunities. Also participates in performance appraisals conducted by supervisory staff as requested. Works with appropriate Department Managers to assess and limit risks inherent in any Human Resource system. Travels to other company locations as needed to lead and support Human Resource functions at those locations. Participates on Safety Committee to help identify and eliminate all potential safety hazards. Supports all project work as requested and needed by the business and as directed by the VP of Human Resources.Acts as backup and resource for payroll processing and administration.

Who is Microbiologics?
Microbiologics is one of the fastest growing international biotechnology companies in the nation. We are the worlds leading experts and go-to collaborators in biological products and services, focused on protecting the health and safety of people around the world. For over 50 years, we have been partnering with healthcare and life science laboratories, manufacturers, and suppliers across the globe to co-create and provide biological control materials, assay services and consulting for microbiology, molecular diagnostics, and virology. Headquartered in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, we have additional facilities in California, Kentucky, and Michigan.
What can we offer you?
Glad you asked!
We have a comprehensive benefits package that includes your standard benefits such as health and dental insurance, health savings account (company funded), life insurance, short and long-term disability, and a 401k program with a generous match to name a few. In addition, we are proud to support our team and their families by offering daycare assistance, tuition reimbursement, bonus potential, a competitive compensation and benefits package, and plenty of opportunities for training and growth.
What makes you a good fit?
Our goal is finding the right individual for our team we firmly believe that the right person is someone to invest in and invite to join our family.
Here is what we are looking for:
Education/Experience
A minimum of 5 years human resources support in a small to medium sized company Four-year college diploma or university degree in human resources or equivalent degreeProven experience with training, payroll processing, performance management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and recruitment of all levels of positions
The ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
If you have a passion for science, we encourage you to apply!