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Director/Sr. Director of Human Resources

Acrivon Therapeutics
Watertown, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2025

Position Overview :

The Director / Sr. Director, Human Resources will be based in the Watertown headquarters and a key member our team. In this hands-on role you will work independently but highly integrated and in a collaborative manner, to scale the HR function as the company continues to grow. This position is responsible for designing, building, and implementing scalable processes for the company’s existing and future workforce, while also influencing and infusing company values in alignment with its growth.

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Provide leadership and expertise for the full scope of HR on a global level.
  • Independently design and implement all required processes for HR functions with a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
  • Ability to follow through and complete HR processes and functions in a structured and efficient manner.
  • Develop and implement short and long-range programs and initiatives to drive organizational effectiveness, professional development, and overall management and performance of employees.
  • Define and execute the overall HR strategy to drive a culture of high employee engagement in alignment with the business strategy.
  • Serve as a partner to the management team in the development of company plans and programs to advise on the potential impact on people, resources, and logistics.
  • Continually assess the competitiveness and equity of all programs and practices across our global offices and against relevant companies, industries, regions, and markets.
  • Anticipate and plan for long-term HR needs and trends in partnership with the management team.
  • Extract and share relevant insights to coach and empower managers to positively influence and impact workplace culture in alignment with our company values.
  • Serve as the corporate liaison to advise and consult on cross-functional policies, processes, and facilitate relevant internal communication to employees, managers, and departments in all global offices.
  • Define and monitor relevant metrics and KPIs to proactively diagnose and address employment and operational related trends.
  • Act as subject matter expert on HRIS and additional human capital software.
  • Lead strategy, evaluation, bid process and execution of annual benefits review process and enrollment.
  • Maintain compliance and advise management on any needed actions to comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements and otherwise apprised of existing and potential legislation.
  • Develop and oversee training programs for employees.

Skills Required :

  • BA / BS Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or in a related field.
  • At least 8 years of HR experience with at least 5 years of experience in a biotech (public company experience preferred).
  • Excellent leadership and management skills to create a highly capable and sustainable HR function.
  • Hands-on experience with and passion for executing on all functional areas of HR.
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and best practices. Exposure to international employment laws and practices (US and global).
  • Demonstrated experience attracting, managing, developing, coaching, evaluating, and retaining staff.
  • Tactful collaboration and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work effectively with all levels of the organization.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and empathize with others and anticipate, respond, and pivot to the needs of the employees and business within a multi-cultural organization.
  • Passion for maintaining a positive work environment and partnering with the entire team in a friendly and approachable manner to support and build a strong company culture.
  • Articulate communicator with polished written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Strong process orientation and project management skills.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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