Willow Laboratories, Inc. is a medical technology innovator, guided by a mission to improve lives by making the impossible possible through innovation. We are looking for an The HR Business Partner to be responsible for partnering with management and client groups to establish and implement HR strategies that foster and maximize the organization and its people. This position will provide practical, consistent, and proactive leadership, expertise, direction, coaching, problem solving, support, training and advice on employee issues, workforce dynamics, and legislation towards achieving the objectives and targets of the organization. This position requires the ability to diagnose problems and identify and drive appropriate solutions. The role requires the ability to establish HR priorities and operating mechanisms to drive change. This person will interface with professionals at all levels. To be successful, the HR Business Partner will need strong analytic skills and the ability to translate client business plans and goals into human resource capabilities needed to achieve results. This role will be a critical part of developing and maintaining Willow's culture, attracting and retaining top talent, enabling greater employee achievement personally and professionally each year, and ensuring a fun environment. Must be self-driven and self-motivated to achieve results within time frames available.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Apply HR knowledge and expertise to assess client needs in such areas as employment, performance management, compensation, career development, management development, engagement and competency development.
Work with management to develop and implement solutions in order to achieve strategic business initiatives and deliver results;
Provide employee relations counseling ensuring a balance in representing all parties' interest;
Influence and support cultural changes across the organization;
Collaborate with business groups to assess, create and implement innovative alternatives for a variety of employee engagement initiatives within the client group;
Develop and lead talent recruitment and management initiatives;
Consult with the business on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and skills assessment;
Review and analyze business unit data to identify trends and recommend solutions to improve performance, retention, and employee experience;
Provide management coaching to build leadership capabilities to drive growth and achievement;
Assess business unit's employee development needs and conduct 1:1 and/or group training sessions as appropriate;
Partner with managers to retain, develop and motivate people to achieve their fullest potential;
Provide ongoing support to the leadership team on human resources related matters, policies and procedures;
Provide compensation support including: salary planning, approval of salary actions, promotions and job re-leveling;
Brief new managers on the policies and procedures of an organization in conjunction with development and learning team, providing coaching to managers on difficult and complex issues;
Maintaining awareness and knowledge of contemporary HR development theory and methods and provide suitable interpretation to directors, managers and staff within the organization;
Cultivate and utilize external resources in order to monitor issues and concerns in employment law, communicating potential changes to senior management;
Partner with internal and external legal team to resolve issues and employee inquiries;
Coordinate with external legal team to manage immigration requirements, as needed;
Perform special projects as requested;
Be organized and knowledgeable on project details and industry trends;
Deliver results with strong emphasis on quality and timelines.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, International Business, Human Resources Management or in a related field is required.
Experience in medical device or technology industry is desired.
Experience working in an entrepreneurial environment requiring strong multi-tasking abilities;
Strong business and HR acumen, including strong problem solving skills, critical thinking, and self-initiative;
Ability to influence and partner with different levels of the organization to achieve results;
Demonstrated ability to coach managers and supervisors to use company best practices for maximum effectiveness;
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills; high quality document and report preparation;
Strong presentation skills;
Knowledge of employment laws such as ERISA, COBRA, ADA, and other federal and state laws covering discrimination and equal opportunity employment;
Proven ability to successfully work as a team member and to build and maintain a positive work environment across the network;
Knowledge of immigration rules & requirements such as OPT, H-1B, Labor Perm process, and other employment-based visas.
Experience with effectively assessing talent;
Experience managing performance;
Proficient at an intermediate level or better in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
Change management expertise;
Project management and analytical skills;
Strong consulting skills or the ability to motivate, influence and indirectly lead employees;
Strong process orientation and documentation abilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment with exciting work and a fun team.
Position Levels
Desired Minimum Education
Level I -BS
Level II -BS
Level III -BS
Senior -MS/BS
Manager, Senior Manager -MS/BS
Desired Minimum Experience (yrs)
Level I (0-2)
Level II (2-5)
Level III (5-8)
Senior (8-12+)
Manager, Senior Manager (12-15+)
Physical requirements/Work Environment:
This position is full time on site, located in Irvine, CA.
This position primarily works in an office. It requires frequent sitting, standing and walking. This position requires sitting for long periods of time in front of a computer display or other digital devices. Daily use of a computer and other computing and digital devices is required. May require standing for extended periods when facilitating meetings, walking in the facilities. Some travel may be required so the ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid Driver's license is required.
The physical demands of the position described herein are essential functions of the job and employees must be able to successfully perform these tasks for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those individuals with real or perceived disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job described.