HR Lead

Faeth Therapeutics Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work

Flexible schedule

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible time off

Parental leave

401k (Traditional and Roth)

Job summary

Faeth Therapeutics Inc. is seeking an experienced HR Lead to own all aspects of Human Resources, People Operations, Compensation, Benefits, Compliance, and Employee Relations. This remote (U.S.) role partners with leadership to scale processes in a fast-paced biotech environment while serving as a trusted advisor to employees.

Reports to: Chief of Staff. Location: Remote (U.S.). Compensation range is $130,000 - $160,000 per year, with 100% remote work and a focus on building scalable, compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in biotech, pharma, or life sciences.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR compliance.
• Experience managing compensation programs, benchmarking, and equity administration.
• Experience administering HRIS systems and payroll processes.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding and offboarding processes for a seamless employee experience.
• Serve as the primary contact for employee questions and support.
• Manage compensation planning, benchmarking, and market analyses.
• Own equity administration and equity planning processes.
• Oversee annual compensation review cycles and salary adjustments.
• Administer employee benefits programs and vendor relationships.
• Oversee the company's 401(k) program and establish a 401(k) committee.
• System administrator for HRIS platforms and related people systems.
• Coordinate payroll preparation with payroll providers.
• Maintain HR data accuracy and ensure compliance with laws.
• Oversee leave administration (parental, medical, etc.).
• Lead annual performance review process and learning programs.
• Drive company-wide communications and employee engagement.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Discretion with confidential data

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll processes

Equity administration tools

Job description

Faeth Therapeutics is a clinical-stage oncology company listed on Nasdaq that recently raised $200M in funding. With a strong scientific foundation and a founding team that includes the discoverer of our target pathway, we are advancing PIKTOR, a multi-node PI3K/AKT/mTOR inhibitor program, toward multiple near-term milestones. We are a small, focused team where every person has direct impact — united by a shared commitment to care deeply, create boldly, and never stop learning.

The HR Lead will own all aspects of Human Resources, People Operations, Compensation, Benefits, Compliance, and Employee Relations,. This role is ideal for a proactive HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced biotech environment and enjoys building scalable processes while serving as a trusted advisor to employees and leadership.

Reports to: Chief of Staff

Location: Remote (U.S.)

Responsibilities:

• Lead all onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a seamless employee experience.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions and support.
• Manage compensation planning, benchmarking, and market analyses.
• Own equity administration and equity planning processes.
• Manage annual compensation review cycles and salary adjustments.
• Administer employee benefits programs and manage vendor relationships.
• Manage and oversee the company’s 401(k) program, including establishment and administration of a 401(k) committee.
• Serve as system administrator for HRIS platforms and related people systems.
• Manage payroll preparation and coordinate with payroll providers.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR data and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Oversee leave administration, including parental, medical, and other protected leaves.
• Lead and administer the annual performance review process.
• Lead learning and development programs that support employee growth and leadership development.
• Lead company-wide communications and employee engagement activities.
• Organize and facilitate All Hands meetings, team lunches, happy hours, and company events.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences organizations.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, benefits administration, and employee relations.
• Experience managing compensation programs, benchmarking, and equity administration.
• Experience administering HRIS systems and payroll processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to operate effectively in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting venture-backed or high-growth biotech companies.
• Experience with Radford compensation surveys and benchmarking.
• Experience working with Boards of Directors and Compensation Committees.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Experience managing immigration processes and employment-related legal matters.

Compensation Range: $130,000 - $160,000 (actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications and location)

Working at Faeth

• Competitive salary and equity in a well-funded, clinical-stage biotech
• 100% remote work and flexible schedule
• Health, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
• Flexible time off
• Generous parental leave
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Mission oriented, remote first culture

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and verification of eligibility to work in the United States.