Senior Director, Human Resources

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to join ADARx Pharmaceuticals as a Senior Director, Human Resources. The Senior Director, Human Resources is a strategic role responsible for developing, implementing, and enhancing human resource policies that align with organizational goals and improve the employee work environment. This role requires a deep understanding of both technical and business aspects to identify and address hidden issues that may impede the company’s success. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential to effectively interact with employees at all levels and influence organizational outcomes. This position reports to CEO of ADARx.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Partnership

• Collaborate with executive leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives, ensuring that human capital initiatives support the company's mission and goals.
• Drive change management initiatives to support the company's growth and adaptation in a dynamic industry.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to management on employee relations matters, promoting a positive workplace culture.
• Set the vision, strategy and tone for HR function key organizational platforms including structure, leadership, talent and culture.
• Prepare and manage the HR department budget, ensuring all expenditures align with organizational goals.

Recruitment

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent in the biotechnology sector.
• Work closely with hiring managers to develop job descriptions, communicate with potential candidates, schedule initial/onsite interviews, negotiations, and draft offer letters.

Training & Development

• Oversee onboarding, training, and professional development programs to foster employee growth and retention.
• Develop competency models as the framework for defined career paths.

Issue Resolution

• Providing counsel on employee relations strategy, including investigation of issues, government programs and compliance with legal requirements, disciplinary actions, and coaching support.

Performance Analysis

• Implement performance appraisal systems that align with company objectives, providing guidance on performance improvement plans when necessary.
• Conduct research, create reports on hiring trends and other key metrics from the human resource information system (HRIS), and suggest changes for improvement.
• Utilize HR metrics to inform decision-making, providing regular reports on key performance indicators such as turnover rates and employee engagement levels.
• Design, implement, and facilitate mid-year and annual performance evaluations.

Compensation & Rewards

• Management compensation and benefits packages to attract and retain talent.
• Management of timecards and bi-weekly payroll.
• Responsibility for the ongoing management of employee healthcare benefits and issues.

Policy Development

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to mitigate HR-related risks.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable labor laws and regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards.

HRIS & Internal Intranet

• Management and program buildouts of HRIS system.
• Management of information on internal intranet.

Document Management

• Responsible for management of HR documents.

Essential Physical Characteristics:

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

On-Site Protocol:

Physical presence at the ADARx Pharmaceuticals worksite is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or relevant related field.
• SPHR Certification
• A comprehensive HR generalist background with a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible HR management experience.
• Minimum 8 years of HR department leadership.
• Must have in-depth working knowledge of CA employment law, recruitment, selection and retention initiatives, EEO, EEOC, benefits administration, labor relations, affirmative action.
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite Products, Adobe Pro

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or a relevant field.
• Strong facilitation and mediation skills.
• Experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.

Required Key Attributes:

• Must be able to work independently with supervision as needed.
• Must be collaborative, self-starting, and flexible.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for this role.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Adaptable / Flexible - willing and able to adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities as well as an ability to meet day-to-day challenges.
• Understand project timelines and deliverables and plans/coordinate project work accordingly with departmental, functional, and external stakeholders.

Compensation:

• This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday.
• Pay is commensurate with experience.
• Equity-based compensation
• Performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Gym Membership
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick, Jury Duty, Bereavement

Work Authorization:

• United States (Required)
• Background Check
• As a condition of employment, you must successfully complete all post-offer, pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check.

Company Overview:

ADARx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (the “Company” or “ADARx”) located in San Diego, is a clinical stage biotechnology company committed to turning cutting-edge science into life-saving therapeutics. ADARx has developed proprietary RNA targeting platforms and technology for silencing or editing target mRNA. ADARx has a growing pipeline of RNA targeting therapeutics for treating diseases across a range of therapeutic areas including genetic, cardiometabolic, complement-mediated diseases and central nervous system.

ADARx currently has multiple active programs in development with the lead candidate in the clinic. We are well-financed by a syndicate of renowned VC firms.

ADARx Pharmaceuticals is an EEO employer committed to an exciting, diverse, and enriching work environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Disclosure Statement

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
• Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
• The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual target bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, type and length of experience within the industry, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
• Total Compensation includes base salary; benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; 401(k) matching program; paid time off; paid holidays; Employee Assistance Program; and other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including but not limited to cash bonuses.
• Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current NAI employee who was conditionally offered the position.