Human Resources Director

Bio Life Solutions is repeatedly named one of Washington’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, a list curated by Seattle Business Magazine. We welcome you to apply to join our dynamic, high-energy team. Here you will find a performance-based, family-oriented environment where authentic communication and treating colleagues with respect are required. Our employees receive a competitive benefits package, which includes a 401k matching program.

Bio Life Solutions is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of class-defining cell and gene therapy bioproduction tools and services. Our solutions facilitate basic and applied research and commercialization of new therapies by maintaining the health of biologic source material and finished products during manufacturing, storage, and distribution. Our solutions offer commercial companies and clinical researchers significant improvement in shelf life and post-preservation viability and function of biologic materials.

Our tools portfolio includes our proprietary, serum-free and protein-free, fully defined Cryo Stor® freeze media and Hypo Thermosol® shipping and storage media, and ThawSTAR® family of automated, water-free thawing products. For more information, please visit:

The Director Human Resources is responsible for overseeing and managing the organization’s human resources operations and programs in support of business objectives. This role partners with leadership to promote a positive workplace culture, enhance employee engagement, support talent acquisition and retention, administer compensation and benefits programs, and ensure effective performance management, training, and employee development practices across the organization. This onsite position oversees an HR Department of 6.

• Provide strategic leadership and guidance to the HR team, overseeing all aspects of human resources management
• Partner with organizational leadership to advance HR initiatives, implement policies and programs, and ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Drive the development and execution of HR strategies and programs that align with organizational goals and business objectives.
• Manage core HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, and HR policies and procedures.
• Maintain and update HR policies and employee handbooks to support organizational consistency and compliance
• Develop and implement talent acquisition and retention strategies to attract, hire, and retain qualified employees.
• Collaborate with department leaders to ensure communication, coordination, and implementation of HR programs and initiatives.
• Oversee employee benefits programs to ensure benefit offerings are competitive and cost-effective offerings that supply employee needs and meet organizational objectives
• Analyze HR and workforce data to support decision-making and monitor key metrics related to employee engagement, retention, and performance.
• Provide support and guidance on initiatives related to employee development, training, organizational change, workforce planning, and diversity and inclusion efforts.
• Oversee compensation administration practices, including salary benchmarking and market analysis, to maintain competitive and equitable pay practices
• Oversee HR processes, systems, and workflows to improve operational efficiency and enhance employee experience.
• Support the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of HR information systems and reporting capabilities.
• Lead HR-related due diligence activities and employee transition planning related to mergers, acquisitions, or organizational changes.
• Lead integration activities for newly acquired or transitioned employees to ensure a smooth onboarding and alignment experience.
• Supervise, coach, and develop HR team members to support performance, engagement, and professional growth.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local employment laws and regulations across the United States and Canada
• Partner with legal counsel and leadership on employment-related risk management,…