Human Resources Senior Manager/ Human Resources Associate Director

n-Lorem Foundation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

403(b) plan

Four weeks paid vacation

Paid sick time

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A leading non-profit biotech organization in San Diego seeks a Human Resources Senior Manager/ Associate Director to oversee HR operations aligning with business objectives. This role involves managing employee relations, compliance, and HR policy implementation while fostering an inclusive workplace culture. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, 8–12+ years in the biotech sector, and excellent leadership skills. A competitive benefits package is offered, including medical and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in biotech/life sciences industry.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR fundamentals.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR operations aligning with business objectives.
• Address employee relations issues and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and develop HR policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

Human Resources Senior Manager/ Human Resources Associate Director

Base pay range: $120,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Position Title: Human Resources Senior Manager/ Human Resources Associate Director

Reporting to: Vice President, Finance

Employment: Full-Time Exempt

Salary range: $120,000 - $180,000 (Compensation may vary based on related skills, experience, and relevant key attributes)

n-Lorem Foundation

As a pioneering non-profit biotech organization, the n-Lorem Foundation is committed to providing free, life‑long ASO medicine treatments for patients with rare genetic mutations. With a portfolio of ASO discovery programs and multiple clinical programs, we aim to change the world, one nano‑rare patient at a time.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, the HR Senior Manager/HR Associate Director leads the organization’s HR operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives. This role oversees employee relations, compliance, compensation and benefits, talent management, organizational development, and HR policy implementation while fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Culture

• Foster a positive, inclusive, high‑performing workplace culture
• Address employee relations issues, investigations, and conflict resolution
• Advise leadership on employee performance, discipline, and terminations

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Develop, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures
• Lead audits, reporting, and risk mitigation related to employment practices
• Partner with Legal and external advisors on employment matters

HR Operations & Systems

• Update and implement HR systems and data reporting
• Oversee compensation and benefits programs

Talent Management

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention for scientific and corporate hires
• Update and implement onboarding programs
• Implement performance management and professional development programs
• Support workforce planning and headcount growth in collaboration with leadership
• Promote leadership development and employee engagement initiatives

Leadership & Training

• Serve as a partner to executive leadership on workforce planning and organizational development
• Serve as a hands‑on HR partner for employees and managers
• Coach managers on performance management, feedback, and development

Key Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in biotech/life sciences industry
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR fundamentals
• Strategic thinking with execution capabilities
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters
• Experience with implementing HRIS platforms
• Experience supporting scientific teams

Preferred Certifications

• SHRM‑SCP or SHRM‑CP
• SPHR or PHR

Benefits

n‑Lorem offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b), four weeks paid vacation, paid sick time, life insurance, and employee assistance program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

n‑Lorem is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. n‑Lorem is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know.

For more information on n‑Lorem, please visit our website https://www.nlorem.org

n‑Lorem founder, chairman and CEO, Stanley T. Crooke, M.D., Ph.D., was presented with the 2022 Roy Vagelos Pro Bono Humanum Award for Global Health Equity of the Prix Galien.