Associate Director of HR

We are on a mission to make science open so everyone can live healthy lives on a healthy planet Who we are
Frontiers is the 3rd most-cited and 6th largest research publisher and we publish groundbreaking discoveries by the world's top experts.
Scientists empower society and our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery by making science open. We place the researcher at the center of everything we do and enable the research community to develop the solutions we need to live healthy lives on a healthy planet.
Join the publishing revolution. The Role Due to fast growth within the People Experience teams, Frontiers has a brand new opportunity for an Associate HR Director to come and support our growing People Experience department. You will be passionate about scaling and leading global teams in developing, implementing, communicating and administering HR policies, procedures, and programs that align with the organisation's goals and objectives. This role will report to the Chief People Officer. You will lead the People Business Partnering across European Union, US and China and Operations (HR Shared Services) team and work in collaboration with the wider HR team including Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and Reward teams to ensure we provide the best support for our people, who are based across our global locations. You will be part of a fast-growing global company, and be hands on and happy to adapt to the changing needs of the business (no day is the same here at Frontiers!). We have an exciting mix of nationalities, experiences and skills which makes for a very dynamic and collaborative team. This is a fully remote role. Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement human resources strategies, policies, and procedures in line with the organisation's overall objectives.
• Report and present to C -Suite leadership, using data to drive and support decision making
• Partner with senior management to develop and implement performance management programs, including setting goals, conducting performance evaluations, and providing coaching and feedback.
• Supervise and manage employee relations, including resolving conflicts, addressing complaints, and conducting investigations as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with local and federal laws and regulations related to employment and labour for our global entities
• Monitor and analyse HR metrics to identify trends and make recommendations to improve HR programs and processes.
• Identify opportunities for training and development to enhance employee skills and career advancement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field. Master's degree preferred or equivalent level of experience
• Extensive experience in human resources in a management or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Strong presentation skills reporting to executive level
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with employees, managers, and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex projects
• Experience in leading large multi faceted teams

Application Process Your application must include:

• A cover letter and CV

Benefits With more than 50 nationalities represented in our global team, you will work regularly with teammates in other countries, and with our community of researchers, editors, and authors from around the globe. Our mission to create solutions for healthy lives also extends to the working environment we provide for our employees.

This includes: 100% remote working Employees now have the flexibility to choose where they want to work, with remote working available on a part- or full-time basis (not applicable to some Workplace/IT jobs due to nature of role requiring presence onsite, in the office). Learning and development All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning (and Pluralsight for our technology team), an annual personal learning budget, and dedicated L&D time. Wellbeing We offer free online yoga classes, an employee assistance plan, access to the Headspace app, and four wellbeing days on top of your annual leave allowance. Volunteering opportunities Employees can dedicate three days each year to volunteer for a personal cause or through our volunteering partner platform, Alaya. Frontiers is committed to diversity in its workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Frontiers considers all qualified applicants without discrimination, including on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other protected classes. Frontiers is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers. Our goal is to cultivate a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful. This includes individuals with disabilities. Please inform us if you require any special accommodation to participate fully in our recruitment experience.