TITLE
HR Business Partner, Talent Acquisition
POSITION REPORTS TO
Chief People Officer
APPROXIMATE START DATE
ASAP
SALARY
$100,000-115,000 annually + our amazing benefits!
LOCATION & POLICY ON REMOTE WORK
This is a hybrid position that is expected to work 3 days a week onsite out of our Watertown, Massachusetts Headquarters. Our beautiful office space has free, ample parking with a complimentary shuttle from Harvard Square and is on multiple bus lines, with the cost of public transit covered by Addgene for those onsite at least twice a week.
The Role:
You will build strong partnerships with Addgenies at all levels of your assigned teams and provide thoughtful, intentional, and responsive people support. In collaboration with another HR Business Partner, you will act as a strategic advisor, offering guidance on employee relations, talent management, compensation, benefits, employee engagement, analytics, policies, and procedures. You will play an integral role in contributing to the development and implementation of HR initiatives that drive employee engagement, talent management, and organizational effectiveness.
As part of your scope, you will:
- Own full-cycle recruiting for the organization, partnering with hiring managers to design thoughtful job descriptions, interview questions, and selection processes aligned with each position's requirements.
- Plan and execute recruitment procedures including sourcing, screening calls, assessments, interviews, and offer presentations, ensuring a positive end-to-end candidate experience.
- Develop creative sourcing approaches and represent Addgene at hiring events, career fairs, and other external forums to attract a diverse workforce.
- Serve as the day-to-day owner of our applicant tracking system.
- Lead the onboarding experience for new hires, ensuring a foundational understanding of our business and how each employee ties into Addgene's mission and values.
To Succeed in This Role, You Will
- Act as a strategic advisor on all human resource-related matters by providing direction, advice, and useful tools to managers and Addgenies.
- Help managers tie their business objectives to talent profiles and people strategies by providing guidance on workforce planning, employee development, and succession planning.
- Regularly meet and collaborate with other HRBPs to assess organizational challenges, develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and programs that support Addgene's goals and objectives.
- Act as a strategic leader and change agent to identify, implement, and analyze the success of programs to support business needs.
- Interpret trends in employee relations issues; proactively design and recommend interventions and solutions to facilitate an open, inclusive environment.
- Drive initiatives to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Serve as an advocate for the company's core values of supportive culture, continuous evolution, increasing accessibility, constructive collaboration, and meaningful connections.
- Analyze trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs, and policies while prioritizing employee experiences to maintain an inclusive work environment.
- Monitor employee engagement and provide advice and recommendations on action plans to build on strengths and address challenges.
- Ensure recruiting, hiring, and onboarding practices comply with employment laws and Addgene policy.
- Lead change management processes on values, mindsets, and behaviors, providing HR guidance and coaching as appropriate.
- Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Special projects and other duties as assigned.
Skills and Competencies
- 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with strong expertise in talent acquisition; HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP/SCP) a plus
- Full life cycle recruiting experience with a proven ability to identify and attract top talent
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and trust at all levels
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including use of recruiting and workforce metrics
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with professionalism and integrity
- Strong organizational and time management skills, including managing multiple searches and competing deadlines
- Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (JazzHR a plus) and HR-related software applications (Paylocity, Payscale, and Culture Amp a plus)
- Functional expertise in recruiting, onboarding, employee life cycle, performance management, compensation, benefits, employee development, and employee relations
- Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply employment laws and regulations
- Comfortable with ambiguity and open to creative problem solving
- Service-oriented approach with a commitment to positive change and delivering exemplary candidate and employee experiences
Benefits
At Addgene, we prioritize our people with comprehensive benefits that support both your work and your life.
Full-time employees receive:
- 85% company-paid healthcare premiums including dental (extending to family members) and 100% company-paid deductible
- Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
- 22 days of PTO on top of our winter break closure and company holidays.
- A 403(b) retirement account with a company match of 4% after 2 years of employment.
- Annual professional development stipend
- Annual lifestyle stipend
- Fully paid public transportation for employees who work onsite two or more days per week.
- Onsite yoga classes & wellness reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Annual financial planning one-on-ones with our plan administrator
