The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

HR Business Partner

The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center  •  $115k - $135k/yr  •  Torrance, CA (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location Torrance Campus - Torrance, CA 90502 Position Type FT 100% - 40 hours per week (FT Benefit) Salary Range $115,000.00 - $135,000.00 Salary Job Shift Day

The HR Business Partner serves as the primary HR advisor to assigned departments, providing both strategic guidance and operational support to ensure alignment with company policies, culture, and business objectives. The HR Business Partner builds strong relationships with department leaders, gaining a deep understanding of their unique needs and applies critical thinking to deliver customized HR solutions. This role is responsible for driving key HR initiatives across employee relations, performance management, onboarding, offboarding, compliance, and organizational development. The ideal candidate brings a comprehensive understanding of HR practices, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to translate business needs into effective people strategies that enhance workforce engagement efficiency, and retention.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employee Relations & Performance Management

  • Act as day-to-day HR Partner for both employees and leaders within assigned departments
  • Provide timely support on a wide range of HR matters - including policy interpretation, employee relations, and workforce concerns – while also helping triage needs to other departments when support is required outside of HR. Ensure all actions align with organizational goals and compliance standards.
  • Conduct thorough investigations and performance management processes aligned with TLI policies.

Onboarding & Offboarding

  • Partner in the design and facilitation of compliance and HR training programs, including New Hire Orientation, to ensure consistent and engaging employee experience.
  • Conduct onboarding check ins and analyze feedback trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in onboarding processes and employee experience.
  • Manage the offboarding process end-to-end, including timely final pay, documentation, and coordination with payroll and benefits team
  • Conduct exit interviews and analyze data to support transition planning and retention strategies
  • Oversee unemployment claim management.

Compliance

  • Act as primary point of contact for leaves of absence within assigned departments
  • Manage workers compensation claims, including timely reporting and engagement with injured employees
  • Stay informed about changes in employment law and regulations and collaborate with leadership to ensure compliance
  • Prepare and manage letters and documentation related to employee transitions, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
  • Track compliance training for assigned departments and follow up as needed.

Organizational Development & Recognition

  • Partner with department leadership to support workforce planning, including identifying staffing needs, succession planning, and aligning talent strategies with departmental goals.
  • Contribute to organizational design and change management initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve structure, workflows, and team effectiveness.
  • Lead and coordinate employee recognition programs, including service awards and milestone celebrations, and other initiatives that promote engagement and retention.

Date and Reporting

  • Generate, analyze, and interpret HR-related data (e.g., turn over, engagement, training) to identify trends and support decision making
  • Prepare actionable reports that inform leadership decision-making across areas such as in workforce planning, compliance, and performance management.
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of HRIS data and employee records.

Travel

  • This role requires regular travel to support and engage with off-campus teams as needed.



Qualifications

EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

QUALIFICATIONS.

  • Minimum of 7 years of progressive HR experience, including direct experience in employee relations, performance management, and HR compliance.
  • Experience supporting multiple departments or business units in a strategic HR capacity strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of federal, multi-state employment laws and regulations
  • Proficiency in Paycom strongly preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coaching skills.

CERTIFICATIONS

HR Certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR) strongly preferred

The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

About The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center is a leading nonprofit biomedical research organization that has been shaping the future of healthcare since 1952.

Founded by visionary physicians determined to find better treatments for their patients, The Lundquist Institute continues to be defined by its unique “bedside to bench to bedside” approach—translating clinical challenges into scientific inquiry, and scientific discoveries back into patient care. Today, over 150 principal investigators and 400 research staff are driving forward more than 600 active studies and 100+ clinical trials, delivering solutions that are transforming lives.

Affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and partnered with Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, The Lundquist Institute leads advancements in areas ranging from cancer biology and respiratory medicine to translational genomics. Our community health programs reaches over 60,000 underserved women and children monthly, promoting health equity across Los Angeles County.

From groundbreaking research to life-changing solutions, The Lundquist Institute is also a hub for innovation, education, and community engagement—fostering the next generation of scientific leaders while delivering real-world impact.

Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Torrance, CA
Year Founded
1952
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