Senior Director Human Resources

Are you an HR leader who thrives on building, scaling, and shaping culture? Do you enjoy rolling up your sleeves while also serving as a strategic advisor to executive leadership?

A rapidly growing life sciences and technology company is seeking a Senior Director, Human Resources to serve as the organization’s senior HR leader and trusted partner to the CEO and executive team. This is a unique opportunity to build and lead the HR function during a pivotal stage of growth while shaping the culture, talent strategy, and employee experience of a high-growth organization.

What You’ll Do

- Lead all areas of Human Resources, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, compliance, HR operations, and employee engagement.

- Partner with executive leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and people strategy.

- Develop scalable HR programs, policies, and processes to support growth.

- Drive culture initiatives, employee engagement, and leadership development.

- Build and lead the HR team as the organization expands.

What We’re Looking For

- 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.

- Experience in a life sciences, biotechnology, medical device or healthcare technology.

- Experience working in a rapidly growing startup environment.

- Proven success building HR infrastructure and supporting rapidly growing organizations.

- Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, compensation, and benefits.

- Experience partnering directly with CEOs, founders, or executive leadership teams.

- ADP experience preferred.

Why Join?

- Build and lead the HR function during a transformative stage of growth.

- Direct partnership with executive leadership and significant organizational influence.

- Opportunity to grow into a future VP, People role.

- Equity participation and strong long-term career growth potential.

- Collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven culture.]

This role is ideal for a builder, problem-solver, and trusted business partner who enjoys creating structure in a fast-paced environment and making a lasting impact on an organization’s success.

If this position is of interest please apply, alternatively if you would like to discuss your job search and other opportunities please email your resume to Paul Gould, Managing Partner: View email address on click.appcast.io

Next Level Resources, Inc. is a professional staffing firm dedicated to finding exceptional talent on a permanent and consultant/interim basis for clients throughout San Diego County.