Senior Manager, HR Operations

Atavistik Bio; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Atavistik Bio in Cambridge, Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Manager, HR Operations to lead operational HR functions and enhance employee engagement. The role requires a blend of strategic and hands-on HR capabilities, essential for a high-growth biotech environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in HR operations within biotech, excellent collaboration skills, and a strong understanding of HR compliance. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years HR operations experience in a biotech/pharma environment.
• Understanding of HR legal & compliance requirements.
• Excellent collaborator in partnering with colleagues across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Own full cycle recruiting processes, including job descriptions and candidate experience.
• Lead onboarding programs for new team members.
• Manage performance management programs.

Skills

Collaboration

Initiative

Negotiation

Learning Agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s in Organization Development or Human Resources

Job description

Company Summary

Atavistik Bio is a privately-held clinical stage biotechnology company accelerating the discovery and development of transformative precision allosteric therapeutics to address serious unmet patient needs. Our proprietary AMPS™ platform allows us to rapidly unlock functional cryptic pockets across a broad range of target classes to accelerate the development of groundbreaking medicines. We have rapidly established an emerging pipeline of allosteric therapeutics with the potential to achieve superior efficacy and tolerability profiles by leveraging the power of allostery.

Atavistik Bio is led by an experienced team of drug hunters with a proven track record of developing marketed small molecule therapies and supported by top-tier investors, including The Column Group, Nextech Invest, Lux Capital, Regeneron Ventures, and RA Capital Management.

The Senior Manager, HR Operations will serve as the operational backbone of the HR function, ensuring efficient, compliant, and employee-centered processes across the entire employee lifecycle. This role will lead HR Operations for a high-growth biotechnology company, partnering across the organization to build scalable people programs, systems, and processes that support all areas of the business.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on HR execution with strategic workforce planning, compliance oversight, culture-building initiatives, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. As a trusted partner to employees and leaders alike, this individual will help shape an exceptional employee experience and demonstrate every day why Atavistik is a meaningful place to work, grow, and be part of an outstanding team.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full cycle recruiting processes, including development of job descriptions, interview frameworks, and candidate experience.
• Lead and execute onboarding programs that enable new members of the team to integrate quickly and contribute effectively from day one.
• Design, implement, and manage our performance management program, processes, and supporting systems that promote accountability, growth, and continuous feedback.
• Develop and support creative employee recognition and reward programs that reinforce company culture and values.
• Create social media announcements and posts.
• Develop and drive innovative ways to enhance employee experiences and engagement.
• Support managers and employees in identifying growth, development, and career progression opportunities.
• Administer a full menu of employee benefits; PFMLA knowledgeable.
• Drive employee engagement programs, communications, and initiatives appropriate for a science-driven team.
• Maintain HRIS, employee records, policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with all federal and state requirements.
• Build strong relationships with vendors and external partners that support our HR needs.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree; advanced degree such as a Master’s in Organization Development or Human Resources is appreciated.
• Minimum 4 years HR operations experience in a biotech/pharma environment required.
• Excellent collaborator in partnering with colleagues across the organization.
• Proven ability to take initiative and get things done.
• Must have learning agility.
• Have confidence in negotiating and influencing others.
• Understanding of HR legal & compliance requirements.

$145,000 - $160,000 a year

Benefits

Atavistik Bio offers competitive compensation, including equity-based compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance and a flexible spending account for either health care and/or dependent care.

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Atavistik Bio is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law.