The HR Lead will own all aspects of Human Resources, People Operations, Compensation, Benefits, Compliance, and Employee Relations,. This role is ideal for a proactive HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced biotech environment and enjoys building scalable processes while serving as a trusted advisor to employees and leadership.
Reports to: Chief of Staff
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Responsibilities:
- Lead all onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a seamless employee experience.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions and support.
- Manage compensation planning, benchmarking, and market analyses.
- Own equity administration and equity planning processes.
- Manage annual compensation review cycles and salary adjustments.
- Administer employee benefits programs and manage vendor relationships.
- Manage and oversee the company's 401(k) program, including establishment and administration of a 401(k) committee.
- Serve as system administrator for HRIS platforms and related people systems.
- Manage payroll preparation and coordinate with payroll providers.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR data and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
- Oversee leave administration, including parental, medical, and other protected leaves.
- Lead and administer the annual performance review process.
- Lead learning and development programs that support employee growth and leadership development.
- Lead company-wide communications and employee engagement activities.
- Organize and facilitate All Hands meetings, team lunches, happy hours, and company events.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences organizations.
- Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, benefits administration, and employee relations.
- Experience managing compensation programs, benchmarking, and equity administration.
- Experience administering HRIS systems and payroll processes.
- Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong project management and organizational abilities.
- Ability to operate effectively in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.
Preferred:
- Experience supporting venture-backed or high-growth biotech companies.
- Experience with Radford compensation surveys and benchmarking.
- Experience working with Boards of Directors and Compensation Committees.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
- Experience managing immigration processes and employment-related legal matters.
Compensation Range: $130,000 - $160,000 (actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications and location)
Working at FaethBenefits:
- Competitive salary and equity in a well-funded, clinical-stage biotech
- 100% remote work and flexible schedule
- Health, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
- Flexible time off
- Generous parental leave
- Traditional and Roth 401k
- Mission oriented, remote first culture
