Site Human Resources Lead

This is an on-site role based in Wilmington, MA. We are seeking candidates who are already located within commuting distance; relocation support is not provided Site HR Lead Eckert & Ziegler Radiopharma, Inc. | Wilmington, MA | Full-Time | On-Site About EZRI Eckert & Ziegler Radiopharma, Inc. (EZRI) is part of the Eckert & Ziegler group, a global specialist in isotope-related products for nuclear medicine and radiation therapy.

Our Wilmington, MA site is entering an exciting phase of growth as we build and scale operations to support the future of radiopharmaceuticals and the patients who depend on them. We are looking for mission-driven people who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and highly regulated environment. The Role We are seeking a hands-on HR Manager to serve as the Site HR Lead for our Wilmington, MA facility.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will own day-to-day HR operations for a growing team of production, quality, and support professionals, and build the processes, policies, and culture that will carry the site through its next stage of growth. This is a role for a doer and a builder: someone equally comfortable resolving an employee concern on the production floor and designing the site’s next performance review cycle.

Payroll processing, HRIS, and benefit plans are administered through ADP Total. Source, and our sister company’s HR team provides benefits and administrative support. You will coordinate closely with both and partner with Corporate HR to align on and deploy harmonized, company-wide HR processes, allowing you to focus on the hands-on work that matters most at the site.

What You’ll Do Talent Acquisition: Lead full-cycle recruitment for production, quality, operations, and administrative roles, partnering with hiring managers on job descriptions, sourcing, screening, interviews, and offers to support the site’s continued growth. Onboarding & Pre-Employment: Coordinate background checks, ensure timely and accurate Form I-9 completion through ADP Total.

Source, and deliver an onboarding experience that gets new hires trained and productive from day one. Performance Management: Run the site’s annual performance cycle, including goal setting, reviews, and development plans, and coach managers on feedback, documentation, and performance improvement plans. Employee Relations: Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions and concerns; maintain a visible presence across all areas of the site; conduct fair, timely, well-documented investigations; and advise managers on corrective action and separations, escalating to Corporate HR as appropriate.

Handbook & Policies: Own the employee handbook and site policies, drafting and rolling out updates in coordination with the General Manager, and support consistent, day-to-day policy adherence across the site. Annual Holiday Schedule: Set and publish the site’s holiday schedule each year in coordination with the General Manager.

Compliance & Records: Ensure compliance with federal and Massachusetts employment requirements (e.g., wage and hour, leave, MA PFML, pay transparency, required postings and training); maintain complete, confidential, audit-ready employee files in ADP; and partner with EHS and Quality on training records required in our FDA-, NRC-, and OSHA-regulated environment.

Benefits

Coordinate benefits for site employees with ADP Total. Source and our sister company’s HR team, including open enrollment, new-hire and life-event changes, and employee questions, and serve as the site contact for payroll changes. Leave & Unemployment Claims: Manage Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), FMLA, and other leave requests from notice through return to work, coordinating with ADP Total.

Source and the state; and participate in unemployment claims management, including reviewing claims, preparing timely responses and documentation, and representing EZRI at hearings as needed. People Reporting: Prepare a monthly people dashboard and other routine people reports for the General Manager covering headcount, hiring, turnover, time-to-fill, and compliance status, with trends and recommended actions.

Corporate HR Alignment: Act as the site’s liaison to Corporate HR, deploying harmonized processes, programs, and policies locally and bringing site needs and feedback back to the corporate team. Culture & Engagement: Lead engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives that build a positive, accountable culture as the site scales.

What Success Looks Like in Your First 12 Months Open roles filled with quality hires on plan to support the site’s growth. 100% of employee files, I-9s, and background checks complete, accurate, and audit-ready. A consistent performance review cycle completed for every employee, with managers equipped to run it. Employee handbook and site policies updated, compliant with current law, and aligned with corporate standards.

Monthly people dashboard established and delivered on schedule. Employees and managers view HR as a responsive, trusted, and confidential resource. What You Bring Required Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of progressive HR generalist experience, including at least 3 years as the primary or sole on-site HR resource for a site or business unit.

Experience supporting hourly and production employees in a manufacturing, laboratory, or other operations environment. Demonstrated, hands-on track record across recruitment, performance management, and employee relations, including leading investigations and managing separations. Candidates should be prepared to discuss specific examples.

Working knowledge of federal and Massachusetts employment law, including I-9, wage and hour, leave, and recordkeeping requirements. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with disciplined documentation habits and reliable follow-through. Sound judgment and the discretion to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism.

Clear, direct communication skills and the ability to coach managers and build trust at all levels. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and HRIS reporting tools. Preferred Experience with a PEO, ideally ADP Total. Source / ADP Workforce Now. Experience administering Massachusetts PFML, FMLA, and other leaves of absence, and managing unemployment claims, including responses and hearings.

Experience in an FDA- or NRC-regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or radiopharmaceutical environment. Experience partnering with a corporate HR function in a multi-site or global organization. SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification. Location, Schedule & Eligibility Schedule: Full-time, on-site at our Wilmington, MA facility.

Occasional early, late, or extended hours may be required to support employees across all schedules. Work Environment: Primarily office-based, with regular time in manufacturing and laboratory areas. Must be able to follow site safety, gowning, and radiation safety protocols when entering these areas. Local Candidates Only: This position is open only to candidates who currently reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Wilmington, MA.

Relocation assistance is not available. Background Check: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Compensation

& Benefits Base Salary: $90,000–$115,000 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. Annual Bonus: Eligible for an annual incentive bonus with a target of 10% of base salary, based on company and individual performance and subject to the terms of the applicable bonus plan.

Health Insurance: Medical coverage with 100% of the premium paid by EZRI for employee-only coverage, and company-subsidized premiums for spouse and family coverage. Additional Benefits: Full list of benefits are provided, including 401k with corporate match, 15 PTO days to start with one additional day each year. Why Join EZRI Make a meaningful impact at a company advancing nuclear medicine and patient care.

Build and own the HR function at a growing site, with the backing of an established global organization. Work alongside a collaborative, mission-driven team where your contributions are visible and valued. Apply Now! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Equal Opportunity Employer: Eckert & Ziegler Radiopharma, Inc.

is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: EZRI does not accept unsolicited résumés or candidate submissions from recruiters, search firms, or staffing agencies. Any résumé or candidate information submitted to any EZRI employee, by any means, without a valid written agreement for this specific position executed in advance by an authorized EZRI representative will be considered unsolicited.

EZRI will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any fee, commission, or other compensation in connection with unsolicited submissions, including if the candidate is subsequently hired.