VP Human Resources

Vivani Medical, Inc

$210K — $260K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years of HR experience, including 5 years at small publicly traded companies
  • 5 years of experience in biotech or pharma
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related fields
  • Certification as Senior Professional HR or Senior Certified Professional HR
  • Proven experience in partnering with senior leadership to drive change
  • In-depth knowledge of HR practices and employment/labor legislation
  • Experience working with Boards of Directors and Compensation Committees

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement HR policies and programs
  • Create and monitor people management strategies
  • Partner with senior leadership on HR strategy
  • Manage the employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding
  • Direct compensation and benefits programs
  • Advise leaders on HR matters, including DEI, recruitment, and performance management
  • Lead various projects and assignments as directed by the COO

Benefits

  • Medical with 10 plans to choose from
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with $500 company contribution
  • 401K with 100% Company Safe Harbor Match up to 4%
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Home Office Stipend
  • On-site EV charging
  • Commuter benefits
Full Job Description
As the Head of Human Resources, you'll oversee all HR functions, including talent acquisition, performance management, training, compensation, benefits, and employee relations. You champion Vivani's culture and values and partner with leadership across the organization to ensure HR programs align with company operational objectives. You identify and explore trends in HR to enhance employee experience, meet evolving organizational needs, and create innovative programs. This person reports to the COO.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement policies and programs.
  • Develop, monitor, and implement a people management strategy.
  • Partner with senior leadership to develop and drive HR strategy, tackling projects and programs at all levels.
  • Oversee employee lifecycle events from onboarding to offboarding, turning feedback into actionable insights to enhance the employee experience.
  • Direct compensation and benefits programs.
  • Consult and advise leaders on all HR focus areas, including recruitment, performance management & retention, compensation and rewards, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEI and B), employee relations, benefits, training, and people development.
  • Other projects and assignments as directed by the COO.

Requirements
  • 10 years of HR experience, including 5 years at small publicly traded companies
  • 5 years of experience working in biotech or pharma
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related fields (example: Psychology or Organizational Behavior)
  • Certification as Senior Professional, HR, or Senior Certified Professional HR
  • Experience partnering and working with senior leadership to empower, influence, and drive change
  • In-depth knowledge about HR practices and employment/labor legislation
  • Experience working with Boards of Directors and Compensation Committees
  • Experience in successfully designing and deploying new HR initiatives
  • Skilled communicator, both written and verbal, with excellent MS Office skills
  • Comfortable with hands-on operational work as well as strategizing
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship

Benefits
  • Medical (10 plans to choose from)
  • Dental and Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with $500 company contribution
  • 401K with Company Safe Harbor Match: 100% /up to 4%
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Home Office Stipend
  • On-site EV charging
  • Commuter benefits


Salary range: $210-260K. Final compensation will be determined on job-related factors such as experience, education, and training.

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