Director, Human Resources

Strategic HR Business Partnering

• Serve as a strategic advisor to functional leaders, aligning HR initiatives with business goals.
• Partner closely with leadership to drive organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, workforce planning, and change management efforts.
• Guide leaders in performance management, coaching, succession planning, and employee relations matters.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Lead initiatives to build and sustain a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
• Develop and implement employee engagement surveys and action plans.
• Promote programs that foster recognition, morale, and employee satisfaction.

Employee Development, Reviews & Goal Setting

• Oversee the performance management cycle, including goal setting, feedback, and reviews.
• Partner with managers to build development plans and career pathing for employees.
• Support leadership in identifying high-potential talent and addressing development gaps.

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Collaborate with leadership and external partners to manage compensation structures and total rewards programs.
• Provide guidance on salary benchmarking, merit cycles, promotions, and incentive programs.
• Ensure pay equity, transparency, and alignment with business objectives.

Training, Development & Compliance

• Design and manage compliance and skills-based training programs across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including training requirements.
• Lead onboarding and orientation processes to ensure a consistent and engaging new hire experience.

Policy Development & HR Operations

• Maintain and update employee handbooks, HR policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure consistency and compliance across all HR practices and employee relations.
• Partner with legal and compliance teams as needed to ensure best practices.

Other Human Resource Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition to drive headcount planning and deliver a best-in-class candidate and onboarding experience as the company scales.
• Support integration of new functions and capabilities (e.g., Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access) and associated change management initiatives.
• Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and employees, resolving employee relations issues with a proactive and empathetic approach.
• Use data and metrics to assess organizational health and drive continuous improvement in employee experience and engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years at a Director or senior HRBP level.
• Demonstrated success in a fast-paced, growing company (biotech/pharma industry preferred).
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR compliance.
• Proven ability to influence, coach, and build relationships with leaders at all levels.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in both strategic and hands-on capacities.