HR Lead

Role Description

The HR Lead will own all aspects of Human Resources, People Operations, Compensation, Benefits, Compliance, and Employee Relations. This role is ideal for a proactive HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced biotech environment and enjoys building scalable processes while serving as a trusted advisor to employees and leadership.

Reports to: Chief of Staff

Location: Remote (U.S.)

Responsibilities:

• Lead all onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a seamless employee experience.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions and support.
• Manage compensation planning, benchmarking, and market analyses.
• Own equity administration and equity planning processes.
• Manage annual compensation review cycles and salary adjustments.
• Administer employee benefits programs and manage vendor relationships.
• Manage and oversee the company’s 401(k) program, including establishment and administration of a 401(k) committee.
• Serve as system administrator for HRIS platforms and related people systems.
• Manage payroll preparation and coordinate with payroll providers.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR data and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Oversee leave administration, including parental, medical, and other protected leaves.
• Lead and administer the annual performance review process.
• Lead learning and development programs that support employee growth and leadership development.
• Lead company-wide communications and employee engagement activities.
• Organize and facilitate All Hands meetings, team lunches, happy hours, and company events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences organizations.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, benefits administration, and employee relations.
• Experience managing compensation programs, benchmarking, and equity administration.
• Experience administering HRIS systems and payroll processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to operate effectively in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.

Requirements

• Experience supporting venture-backed or high-growth biotech companies.
• Experience with Radford compensation surveys and benchmarking.
• Experience working with Boards of Directors and Compensation Committees.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Experience managing immigration processes and employment-related legal matters.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity in a well-funded, clinical-stage biotech.
• 100% remote work and flexible schedule.
• Health, dental, and vision for you and your dependents.
• Flexible time off.
• Generous parental leave.
• Traditional and Roth 401k.
• Mission oriented, remote first culture.