Director of People

Role Overview

• Develop, implement, and manage policies and procedures that align with BioMADE’s mission and values and are compliant with federal and state employment laws and regulations and best HR practices in a complex business environment.
• Lead BioMADE’s approach to hiring across a wide range of roles and locations, including the consistent application of best practices for recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new staff.
• Advise managers and executive staff on job performance matters and organizational growth strategies.
• In collaboration with senior leadership, develop future workforce plans aligned with BioMADE’s strategic goals and available funding and partner with cross-functional leaders to implement those plans.
• Manage employee relations and handle employee complaints, corrective actions and terminations. Under the guidance of legal counsel, conduct investigations as needed and prepare proper documentation.
• Design and facilitate BioMADE’s talent management strategy, including leading the continuous improvement and implementation of an effective performance appraisal process including developing recommendations for compensation changes and incentives.
• Plan, execute, and organize employee training and development programs to improve employee and leadership skills and knowledge. Oversee compliance with mandated training.
• Propose and manage BioMADE’s benefits programs and offerings to provide high value benefits to employees through fiscally responsible strategies.
• Act as Plan Administrator for the BioMADE 401(k) Plan ensuring accuracy of all plan transactions.
• Partner with the Finance and Payroll staff to ensure accurate payroll processing and maintenance.
• Develop and manage the HR budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness while maintaining high-quality standards of service.
• Minimize organizational risk through effective collaboration and coordination with BioMADE’s Legal Department.
• Hire, supervise, develop, and mentor a team of HR professionals.
• Travel as needed to all BioMADE locations to maintain organizational awareness and strengthen relationships across the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Must possess 10+ years of progressively increasing experience in HR management, with a proven track record of successful strategic HR leadership.
• Ability to build and scale people programs, org structures, and compliance frameworks to support headcount growth tied to new manufacturing facility launches.
• SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR, SPHR or other relevant certifications required.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and multi-state (including California) employment laws, regulations, and best practices required.
• Extensive experience in all functional areas of human resources management required including talent acquisition, benefits and 401(k), multi-state wage and hour compliance, compensation structure and benchmarking, performance management, employee engagement, and training.
• Experience in organizational structure development and succession planning required.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence required.
• Must be detail oriented and possess excellent organizational skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid options for medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off that accrues from your hire date
• 13 paid holidays, including a winter closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
• Hybrid work policy for most positions; stipend for internet and personal phone use
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% match on compensation (no vesting period!)
• Discretionary Incentive Plan based on organizational and individual performance
• 100% employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Plan for medical and dependent care
• Commuter pre-tax benefit
• Full access to LinkedIn Learning’s suite for professional development
• Free parking, casual dress code, free snacks and beverages, and on-site gym access at both offices
• Fun on and off-site employee activities sponsored by the Employee Engagement Committee
• And much more