Human Resources (HR) Manager

 

About Us:

Arizona Liver Health (ALH) is dedicated to driving high standards of care and advancing medical innovation through leading clinical trials, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance, and generating high-quality clinical data. Our network of multiphase, multitherapeutic research, standard of care, and VEN Centers sites is staffed by skilled providers, research, clinic, pharmacy, and patient outreach professionals. ALH operates state-of-the-art facilities and programs to meet the evolving needs of clinical research and overall patient treatment.

 

Job Summary:

Arizona Liver Health is looking for a strategic HR Manager, who will lead a dynamic team, spearheading strategic HR efforts that foster inclusivity, set the gold standard for best practices, and instill a culture of continuous improvement. This position will be the trusted advisor, both to our valued employees and our leadership, providing expert counsel on a wide array of HR matters, from addressing employee concerns to shaping and implementing progressive policies, and leveraging data-driven insights to optimize our HR processes.

Title: Human Resources (HR) Manager

Status: Full-time, Exempt, On-site, Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm or 8am or 5pm

Compensation: $95,000 - $115,000 per year, depending on experience

Essential job functions/duties

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

HR Leadership:

• Align HR policies, projects, and new initiatives with organizational goals and legal compliance.

• Mentor and guide the HR team, acting as the department lead in the HR Director's absence.

• Manage HR reporting (HRIS, turnover, organizational charts) and performance metrics to drive data-informed decisions.

• Partner with leadership to develop new roles and help establish clear career paths to retain top talent.

Employee Engagement and Culture:

• Design and oversee programs for employee recognition, performance management, and morale improvement.

• Administer and analyze surveys (engagement, stay, and exit interviews) to develop innovative HR initiatives.

• Promote a positive workplace culture through visible leadership and regular visits to local ALH/ACT/VEN Center sites.

• Manage and accurately track the Employee Engagement/Relations budget and the annual uniform budget.

Employee Relations:

• Oversee and equitably investigate employee concerns, complaints, and disciplinary actions in strict compliance with labor laws.

• Advise managers and employees on conflict resolution and expected workplace behaviors.

• Lead internal role transitions and promotions by identifying top talent and formalizing new positions.

• Along with the Director of HR, represent the organization in EEOC mediations, litigations, and meetings with legal counsel as necessary

Onboarding and Offboarding:

• Continuously improve the onboarding process to ensure a welcoming, effective experience, collaborating with leaders on role-specific training.

• Facilitate comprehensive offboarding (knowledge transfer, exit interviews, system termination) and use exit data to inform retention strategies.

Management Training and Development:

• Oversee management training, including executing monthly workshops on HR compliance and labor laws.

• Develop and update KPIs per department to align performance with incentive programs (bonuses, merit pay).

• Identify skills gaps and drive succession planning through targeted coaching, mentoring, and learning opportunities.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

• Wide knowledge of HR principles, employment laws, and regulations, with a track record of maintaining compliance.
• Experience in leading HR strategy development and execution, aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals
• Working understanding of performance management, succession planning, and career development.
• Experience overseeing HR Budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation and effectiveness in HR initiatives and operations.
• Proficiency in HRIS and data analysis tools.
• High sense of urgency and displays consistent initiative to resolve problems, take on projects, and deliver on tasks
• Thrives working under minimal supervision and guidance; accountable to outcomes
• Impeccable interpersonal, counseling, and negot