As the most senior HR leader at the company, the Director of HR will serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership, helping shape company culture, management practices, and organizational infrastructure while ensuring strong operational rigor. The ideal candidate brings experience building HR functions in high-growth environments and is equally comfortable setting strategy and rolling up their sleeves to execute.

This is a unique opportunity to establish the people foundation of a next-generation biotechnology company from an early stage.

Key Responsibilities People Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and lead the company’s overall people strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, growth plans, and company values.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and managers on organizational design, performance management, workforce planning, and talent development.
• Build scalable HR programs and infrastructure to support rapid growth while maintaining a strong, inclusive culture.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Lead employee relations efforts, including coaching managers on performance issues, conflict resolution, and team effectiveness.
• Oversee employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, feedback mechanisms, and culture-building programs.
• Ensure consistent, fair, and legally compliant handling of employee matters.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Own HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, HRIS administration, and policy development.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Partner closely with Legal and Finance to manage risk, audits, and employment-related documentation.

Talent & Recruiting Partnership

• Partner with leaders to support hiring strategy, workforce planning, and organizational scaling.
• Oversee recruiting operations and processes, including systems, vendors, and candidate experience, while enabling hiring managers to make high-quality decisions.
• Establish consistent hiring, leveling, and evaluation frameworks as the company grows.

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll

• Lead compensation and benefits strategy, including benchmarking, pay equity, incentive planning, and annual review cycles.
• Serve as the primary owner of benefits programs, broker relationships, renewals, and employee education.
• Partner with Finance to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and compensation changes.

Qualifications Required:

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles in high-growth technology, biotech, or life sciences organizations.
• Proven experience building and scaling HR functions, systems, and processes in early-stage or rapidly growing environments.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and people operations best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with executives and managers across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism and empathy.

Preferred:

• Prior experience as the most senior HR leader in a startup or venture-backed company.
• Experience supporting scientific, engineering, or highly technical teams.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms (e.g., Rippling) and modern people analytics tools.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM, SPHR) preferred.

Why Join Us

• Influence the culture, leadership practices, and people strategy of a company poised to shape the future of clinical genomics and healthcare.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where innovation and scientific rigor are deeply valued.
• Partner closely with a seasoned executive team during a pivotal stage of growth.
• Competitive compensation and equity package, comprehensive benefits, and flexibility to support work-life integration.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We thrive on diversity and collaboration.