Head of HR - Bio-Tech VC Firm


Boston
Permanent
$300,000 USD a year
In-House Legal
PR/616560_1793133060
Head of HR - Bio-Tech VC Firm
We are currently partnered with one of our key clients, an innovative biotech venture capital firm, that is seeking to hire its new Head of HR. This individual will lead the people function across the organization and broader portfolio, serving as a trusted strategic partner to senior leadership. The Head of HR will oversee the full employee lifecycle while helping shape and build the programs, processes, and infrastructure needed to support the firm's continued growth. The role will have broad responsibility across talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee relations, HR operations, and compliance.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker and hands-on operator to join a thriving business, build upon an evolving HR function, and make an immediate impact across the organization.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the firm's talent acquisition strategy and full-cycle recruiting across fund and operating company roles, including executive leadership, scientific, legal, finance, and corporate functions.
  • Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership and hiring managers, translating business and organizational needs into workforce plans, job specifications, recruiting strategies, and effective candidate assessment processes.
  • Oversee HR operations across a multi-state workforce and multiple legal entities, driving consistency, accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence across the employee lifecycle.
  • Manage complex equity compensation programs across multiple corporate entities, partnering closely with legal counsel and leadership on equity grant planning, vesting administration, and equity pool management.
  • Drive initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, internal communication, and organizational culture, with an emphasis on collaboration, connectivity, and an engaging in-person employee experience.
Requirements:
  • 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, with demonstrated responsibility across multiple HR functions.
  • Experience within biotechnology and/or venture capital is required.
  • Working knowledge of the drug development lifecycle and R&D talent landscape, particularly within biotechnology or life sciences organizations.
  • Strong expertise across compensation, benefits, private-company equity administration, employee relations, talent acquisition, and multi-state employment compliance.
  • Excellent project management, organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

If you're interested in the Head of HR role feel free to reach out with an updated copy of your resume.

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