Senior Director, Human Resources

Breakthrough Properties is a life science real estate investment company that leverages cross-sector collaboration to deliver environments that foster innovation and scientific breakthroughs. As a joint- venture between Tishman Speyer and Bellco Capital, combining Tishman Speyer’s global real estate platform with Bellco Capital’s deep life science investment expertise, Breakthrough is developing and delivering environments where companies can create life-changing therapies for patients. Breakthrough is led by an experienced management team with a proven track record investing, developing and operating best-in- class life science real estate. At Breakthrough, we seek to be a home for scientific discovery and innovation because we understand what scientists do, how they do it and why they do it.

Breakthrough is seeking a hands-on Senior Director of Human Resources to join our dynamic and innovative team. This individual will develop and execute a comprehensive human resources strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of a fast-paced growing real estate company with oversight responsibility ranging from Talent Acquisition, Employee Retention, Employee Relations, Training and Development, HRIS, Payroll, and Benefits and related HR Compliance topics.  This is both a strategic and tactical role: while leading the HR function at a high level, the Senior Director will also be expected to roll up their sleeves and manage day-to-day responsibilities as needed. The ideal candidate will serve as a cultural steward and role model, consistently embodying Breakthrough’s core values .This role will be based in Los Angeles, CA, and reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and/or Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Responsibilities:

Cultural Leadership and Employee Relations

• Understands the company mission and performs all duties in line with corporate values.
• Provide focused, business-minded HR leadership to the business and is part of its success by translating business vision and strategy into an executable people strategy.
• Leads by example through the tactful expression of opinions, always with an eye towards providing productive solutions.
• Sets a positive tone for employee communications and be a resource for employee relations throughout the organization
• Address concerns and questions from employees

HR Oversight, and Benefits Management

• Develop human resources operational plans and financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances.
• Oversee in-house management of payroll and benefit function, maintenance of HRIS system, in addition to managing the relationship with Professional Employer Organization (PEO) provider outside of US (Atlas or other PEO, if applicable)
• Conduct annual review of employee benefits program, make recommendations as necessary, and facilitate open enrollment process

Compliance and Records Management

• Ensures compliance and adherence to all applicable laws and regulations, company policies and procedures.
• Communicates changes in personnel policies and procedures and ensures proper compliance is followed.
• Develop policies across multiple office locations and geographies, both within the US and abroad.
• Ensure employment compliance and employment laws are met and monitored; work with legal teams as needed for related matters

Employee Lifecycle Support

• Oversees the team to manage recruitment pipeline in addition to providing excellent experience with all other employment lifecycle related support (onboarding, offboarding, parental leave, etc.)
• Leads and contributes to long-term talent development, retention, and succession planning.
• Coach and mentor employees, and managers; provide motivation and growth opportunities for optimum engagement and performance.

Performance Management

• Supports and collaborates with leadership by providing human resource direction, advice, and counsel regarding employee growth and management.
• Facilitates performance review process that aligns company values and business objectives with employee professional and personal goals.
• Recommends and implements procedures to manage turnover.
• Consults with legal counsel as appropriate on personnel matters.

Learning and Development

• Responsible for identifying, assessing, and developing, training and development needs across the organization.
• Oversees the training of individuals or groups of employees.
• Coordinate management training in interviewing, selection, terminations, promotions, performance management, and employee relations training.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of demonstrable experience in progressive leadership HR roles with strong working knowledge of all key functional areas of people, processes, and tools, such as employee relations, compensation/benefits, training and development
• Required: BA/BS - Preferred: MA/MS, SPHR and PHR certifications a plus
• HR experience in the real estate or life science industry is preferred
• Experience with Paylocity a plus
• Experience as a strategic business driver with credibility as a trusted advisor and confidant to senior management, ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
• Poised and professional with ability to connect with team members at all levels of the organization
• Ability to anticipate people or leadership changes needed
• Has a track record of positive results contributing to the growth and bottom-line profitability of an organization while driving cultural change
• Ability to develop positive, professional relationships with senior leadership and peers in a heavily matrixed environment
• Self-motivated with bias for action
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, act with a high level of tact, diplomacy, discretion, and emotional intelligence
• Strong project management skills with ability to execute on short- and long-term deliverables
• Ability to handle contending priorities
• A strategic problem solver, who uses data and analytics to inform decision making and leadership coaching

Compensation for this role starts at $175,000. This role is eligible for discretionary bonus and our comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan (with matching contributions), wellness benefits and all other benefits afforded to full-time Breakthrough employees.

As an equal opportunity employer, Breakthrough Properties is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws.