Pendulum Therapeutics

Director, People

San Francisco, CA · Director

Sponsorship not specified$200k-$226kDetected 83 days ago

AccessibilityRecruitingPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsHRISLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

This person will be both strategic and tactical: a trusted advisor to leadership, a resource for managers and employees, and a steady operator who ensures the company's people practices scale thoughtfully.
This role is ideal for someone who loves people, communicates with clarity and empathy, and is energized by being in the office and deeply engaged with the team day to day.
The right candidate will bring strength in organizational development, HR operations, employee relations and practical judgment around employment issues.

Talent Strategy & Leadership Support
Partner closely with the Chief People Officer to align people strategy, organizational priorities, and leadership support.
Lead day-to-day HR operations across the company, ensuring a high-quality employee experience and strong execution of core people processes.
Talent Acquisition: Develop a data-oriented approach to manage and scale hiring practices as the company grows, including onboarding processes that allow employees to acclimate quickly.
Employee Relations: Partner with company leadership and outside employment counsel on sensitive or complex legal and employment matters, using sound judgment and a proactive approach to conflict resolution.

Sound judgment and the ability to make clear grounded decisions and recommendations, including on complex, multi-disciplinary problems.
Ability to work well autonomously and cross-functionally in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present to executive audiences.
Bachelor's degree required; HR certification (SPHR / SHRM-SCP) preferred.

Build on compensation and benefits offerings to attract and retain talent consistent with a performance-based culture.
Employee Relations: Partner with company leadership and outside employment counsel on sensitive or complex legal and employment matters, using sound judgment and a proactive approach to conflict resolution.
Compliance: Help ensure HR policies, practices and documentation are compliant, practical and aligned with company values.
Who We're Looking For
10+ years of progressive experience in People/HR, ideally in fast-growing startup or scale-up environments.
At least 4+ years in a management or senior leadership capacity within People/HR.

Build on compensation and benefits offerings to attract and retain talent consistent with a performance-based culture.
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Experience & Education
10+ years of progressive experience in People/HR, ideally in fast-growing startup or scale-up environments.
Hands-on experience leading HR operations: HRIS systems, onboarding/offboarding, compensation banding, benefits administration and employee relations.

Help ensure HR policies, practices and documentation are compliant, practical and aligned with company values.
processes are documented, systems are clean, compliance is current, and the employee experience from offer letter to offboarding reflects the company's values.
Salary & Benefits
Ensure Pendulum's mission and values are upheld across all people programs and practices.
Utilize data and metrics to understand the employee experience and develop programs and implement practices that demonstrate commitment to strengthening company culture and living our values.
Who We're Looking For

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