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Human Resources Director

The Rosen Group
Princeton, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 12/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2026

Are you a highly experienced HR leader with a strategic mindset and a genuine hands-on mentality?


Our client, a leader in the life science industry, is seeking an HR Director to spearhead the North American function and be part of global HR evolution.


This is a pivotal, hands-on role where you serve as the trusted business partner to the organization. Moreover, as part of the NA Leadership Team, you will be influencing strategy, securing culture, and ensuring operational excellence across all HR functions.


You will be the vital link between their NA leadership and their global HR strategy.


  • Strategic Business Partner: Act as a trusted advisor to the NA Leadership Team, influencing regional business strategy and driving organizational development.
  • Full Life Cycle Management: Own and lead all NA HR functions, including recruitment, performance management, talent development, and employee engagement.
  • Operational Excellence: Oversee compensation, benefits, payroll coordination, and ensure adherence to all North American labor laws and regulations.
  • Global Collaboration: Partner closely with the Head of Global HR on major initiatives like organizational design, M&A support, and the further digitalization.


We are seeking a leader who is:

  • Energetic, Proactive, and Hands-On—ready to execute daily tasks while maintaining strategic oversight.
  • Reliable, transparent communication, solution orientation, self-driven.
  • Demonstrates High Emotional Intelligence, with a visible commitment to employee care and employer needs understanding.
  • Thrives in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.


This is a hybrid role (3 days onsite), located in the Princeton, NJ area.


Qualifications:

  • 10 years of progressive professional HR experience, including approximately 5 years in a leadership/director role.
  • Comprehensive hands-on exposure to the full mix of HR tasks and the complete employee life cycle.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a matrixed, fast-decision-taking environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in HR or related field (master’s degree preferred).
  • Experience in the healthcare/life science industry is preferred.


If interested, please submit the following to be considered for this role:

  1. Updated resume
  2. Why are you looking to leave your current position, or if in transition, why.
  3. Provide a short blurb on your experience in the areas listed above.
  4. Confirm your experience in the healthcare/life sciences industry.
  5. Confirm you can work a hybrid role in the Princeton, NJ area (3 days onsite).
  6. Provide your salary requirements.

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