Recruiter​/Generalist - Research Institute

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Job Description The HR Generalist supports the human resources function of the Shriners Children's Research Institute (SCRI) by providing guidance to managers and staff relating to applicable operating policies and procedures; recruitment, compensation, departmental consulting, training and development, benefit administration and employee relations.

Shriners Children’s Research Institute (SCRI) is a newly established research organization designed to advance translational science and accelerate innovation in pediatric medicine. Located in Atlanta, Georgia's Science Square innovation district, SCRI will occupy a 150,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility focused on tissue engineering, genomics, movement science, artificial intelligence, clinical informatics, augmented reality, and biomanufacturing. By leveraging Shriners Children’s global network of pediatric specialists, hospitals, and outreach clinics, SCRI aims to transform groundbreaking research into clinical solutions that improve children's health worldwide.

This position is on-site, candidates must reside in Atlanta, Georgia.

Key Responsibilities:

Partner with research, scientific, operational, and administrative leaders to develop workforce strategies that support the growth and long-term objectives of the Research Institute.

Lead full-cycle recruitment activities for scientific, technical, administrative, and professional positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer development, and onboarding.

Develop and execute innovative talent acquisition strategies to attract highly specialized research talent in areas including genomics, translational science, tissue engineering, artificial intelligence, clinical informatics, and biomanufacturing.

Build and maintain relationships with universities, research institutions, professional associations, and industry partners to establish strong candidate pipelines.

Support workforce planning initiatives by analyzing hiring trends, labor market conditions, talent availability, and organizational growth projections.

Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees on employee relations, performance management, organizational effectiveness, and workplace concerns.

Coach leaders on employee engagement, talent development, performance improvement, and conflict resolution.

Support investigations and resolution of employee relations matters, ensuring consistency, fairness, and compliance with organizational policies and employment regulations.

Partner with leaders to foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture that supports scientific excellence and organizational growth.

Assist management in implementing organizational changes and workforce initiatives associated with a growing research enterprise.

Support the implementation of performance management processes that promote accountability,…