HR Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

Compass Therapeutics, Inc. was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. We are an oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing proprietary antibody-based therapeutics to treat multiple diseases. Our robust pipeline currently includes four clinical assets spanning all phases of development, with novel mechanisms of action, and first-in-class or best-in-class potential across multiple tumor types. Our lead clinical-stage asset, tovecimig, has completed a randomized late-stage biliary tract cancer study and we are preparing for a BLA submission. We are now at an exciting inflection point as we scale our organization to support our first product launch. This is a unique and pivotal moment to join us and help make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. For more information, visit

Our HR and TA team is seeking a highly motivated full-time HR Generalist, reporting to the Director of People. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record working across HR and TA functions, managing multiple high priority tasks in a fast-paced environment, and flexing between a wide range of projects and responsibilities. This position works onsite 4 days/week in the Brighton, MA office .

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Director of People to achieve Compass Human Resources (HR) and Talent Acquisition (TA) goals, while ensuring compliance and quality execution of scalable processes
• Own and execute day-to-day HR and TA operations across the full employee lifecycle, from recruiting and onboarding through offboarding
• Build trusting relationships across the organization in order to provide high-quality, confidential administrative and operational support and guidance as the company grows and matures
• Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions, concerns, and HR requests
• Support and document key HR SOPs, including: new hire orientation, benefits enrollment and administration, PTO, performance management cycle, employee development and engagement, training initiatives, payroll support, recognition, implementing new policies and initiatives, etc.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to execute talent management practices tailored to our scientific and technical workforce in a fast-paced, evolving, small biotech environment
• Support hiring managers in recruiting key talent in a timely and cost-effective manner, across part-time, full-time, and contract hires, and work with external recruiting partners when needed
• Facilitate TA SOPs and meet headcount growth goals; write and post job descriptions, screen candidates, coordinate interviews within an ATS, schedule debriefs, reference and background checks, work authorization (i.e. visas, I9s), partner with immigration counsel, etc.
• Deliver a seamless and positive candidate-to-employee experience into new hire onboarding
• Contribute to workforce planning and talent calibration by identifying and tracking hiring needs
• Support benefits administration, including annual renewals, enrollment, and issue resolution
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to finalize reports and documentation, and to coordinate All Company meetings, interviews, leadership offsites, outings, etc.
• Manage sensitive employee documents, secure and audit files, maintain accurate HR records, compliant with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, and industry best practices; adhere to a high standard of confidentiality and organization
• Track compliance with mandatory trainings: safety, anti-harassment, and insider trading training
• Keep current on industry trends, best practices, and employment laws to remain competitive and guide initiatives; participate in annual market surveys as needed
• Monitor employee retention and support engagement by maintaining best-in-class culture, competitive compensation and benefits, and a positive employee experience
• Leverage feedback (verbal and survey) to drive creative solutions to increase efficiency, improve processes, and streamline HR operations to best support our evolving organizational needs
• Empower the Compass Culture Committee to organize events that support employee passions, build on our culture, align with mission and values, and foster a positive work environment
• Over time, independently lead HR processes such as employee recognition awards, performance management, new hire orientation, training programs, All Company Meeting presentations, etc.
• Upkeep all relevant databases (i.e. ADP, EENavigator, LinkedIn, Greenhouse, Radford, HireRight); assist with implementing a new HRIS (HR information system)
• Complete ad hoc projects across HR and TA as assigned based on business needs, including candidate screening, support compensation, payroll, audits, and employee relations, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of Human Resources or Talent Acquisition experience in a Coordinator or Generalist role, preferably in a small biotechnology environment
• Proven experience across core HR and TA functions, including but not limited to recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, performance management, and offboarding
• Deep experience executing HR best practices and working in HR systems with the ability to efficiently and creatively troubleshoot employee issues
• Strong understanding of talent acquisition processes, such as partnering with hiring managers, structured interviews, good hiring practices, employer branding; biotech TA experience is a plus
• Strong business communication skills, written and verbal, and ability to professionally follow up
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, evolving work environment with a positive solution-oriented customer service mindset
• Experience maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgment when handling sensitive information; must operate with a high level of integrity
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with external partners in HR and TA, and internally to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently with strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills, while recognizing when escalation is appropriate
• Proficiency using ADP, ATS software (Greenhouse experience is a plus), Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to adapt to new technology or systems
• Self-motivated and eager to take on new tasks and opportunities for development

Base Salary Range in Job Post

$85,000—$115,000 USD

Our mission is to develop next generation antibodies into transformative cancer therapies that improve patients' lives. We built our core values from the employees up and each and every one of us is essential to achieving our mission. We are mission-focused, share a passion for science and creativity that help us innovate in all that we do. Our unique culture and community promotes authenticity, diversity of thought, and collaborative teamwork .

Compass provides employees with a comprehensive and market-leading compensation and benefits package. Our compensation package includes a base salary, discretionary bonus, and meaningful equity participation for every employee. Our innovative benefits offerings support holistic employee health and wellness - from subsidized medical, dental and vision premiums to health reimbursement arrangement, flexible spending accounts, gym membership, employee assistance program, life insurance, and much more. We also offer 401(k) and Roth 401(k) programs with a 6% company match. Additional benefits include company parking, commuter reimbursement, and substantial vacation and leave policies, including summer Fridays, and a winter shut down week.

Beyond traditional benefits, we invest in the growth and development of our teams and individuals through programs such as company-wide training, tuition and training reimbursement, recognition awards, and comprehensive performance management. With our Compass Culture Committee, we grow and preserve our culture through: events that build camaraderie and celebrate wins both large and small, diverse employee-driven initiatives, participation in charitable causes, and other programs that align with our values.