Alamar Biosciences

Alamar Biosciences

Human Resources Manager

Fremont, California · Vp · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$130k-$150kDetected 36 days ago
RecruitingHREmployee RelationsHRISEmployment LawCommunication

About the role

  • The Human Resources Manager will serve as a key operational leader within the HR function, managing core HR programs and processes across the employee lifecycle.
  • Ensure accurate and timely execution of employee changes (status changes, promotions, transfers, terminations)
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state (especially California), and local employment laws

Responsibilities

  • Manage day‑to‑day HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, employee records, and HRIS data integrity
  • Support employee relations matters including investigations, performance issues, and corrective actions in partnership with the VP of HR
  • Maintain and administer HR policies, ensuring alignment with evolving legal and business requirements
  • Manage leaves of absence (FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA accommodations) and ensure consistent application of policies
  • Performance & Talent Support
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition on recruiting coordination, offer processes, and onboarding experience
  • Manage the company's immigration program, partnering with external counsel on visa strategy, filings, renewals, and compliance
  • Support employees and managers through immigration processes including H‑1B, TN, O‑1, and green card sponsorship where applicable
  • Maintain accurate immigration records and tracking to ensure compliance with U.S. immigration and employment eligibility requirements
  • Contribute to employee engagement initiatives, training programs, and culture‑building efforts

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
  • 5-8 years of progressive HR generalist or HR operations experience
  • Strong working knowledge of California employment law
  • Experience in biotech, life sciences, or high‑growth technology environments
  • The ideal candidate brings strong HR generalist experience, a high degree of professionalism, and the ability to balance day‑to‑day execution with continuous process improvement.
  • Experience supporting benefit administration and employee relations
  • High attention to detail with strong organizational and follow‑through skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and judgment skills
  • Experience supporting international employees or working with global vendors

Nice to have

  • HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP/SHRM‑SCP) a plus

Compensation

  • Support performance management processes, including annual reviews, goal setting, and manager guidance

Benefits

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions related to policies, benefits, and employment practices
  • Support administration of health, welfare, and retirement programs (including coordination with brokers and vendors)
  • Partner with Payroll vendors and Finance to validate payroll changes, bonuses, equity‑related impacts, and off‑cycle payments

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Manage the company's immigration program, partnering with external counsel on visa strategy, filings, renewals, and compliance

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