VP, Human Resources

Quantum--s; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Quantum-Si is seeking a hands-on VP of Human Resources to partner with executive leadership and steer all people functions—from talent acquisition and rewards to development, culture, and compliance. You will craft and execute global people strategies aligned with business goals, while delivering exceptional employee experiences.

You will lead HR operations, advise the CEO, and drive organizational change, workforce planning, and governance across a growing biotech company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with leadership responsibility across multiple HR disciplines.
• 7+ years of experience leading HR teams in a fast paced or complex organization.
• Hands-on, collaborative leadership balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global people strategy in support of objectives and growth.
• Advise the CEO and executive team on talent, culture, succession, and workforce strategy.
• Lead all HR functions including talent acquisition, payroll/benefits, compliance, and HR operations.
• Partner with leaders to design scalable organizational structures.
• Design compensation, equity, and benefits programs with governance.
• Support compensation committee activities with market benchmarking and plan design.
• Develop talent management and succession planning processes.
• Champion performance management and leadership development across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws in all jurisdictions.
• Provide guidance on complex employee relations, investigations, and risk management.
• Drive employee engagement, inclusion, and culture initiatives.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Talent acquisition

Employee relations

Compensation & benefits

Organizational development

HR analytics

Stakeholder management

Change management

Leadership development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP)

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Excel

Job description

The Vice President, Human Resources serves as a hands-on strategic business partner to executive leadership and leads all aspects of the people function, including talent acquisition, total rewards, employee relations, performance management, leadership development, culture, engagement, HR operations, and compliance. This role develops and executes people strategies that support business objectives while ensuring an exceptional employee experience.

As part of our team, your core responsibilities will be:

• Develop and execute the company's global people strategy in support of business objectives and long-term growth.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team on talent, organizational effectiveness, culture, succession planning, and workforce strategy.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all Human Resources functions, including talent acquisition, payroll and benefits, HR operations, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, engagement, and compliance.
• Partner with business leaders to design organizational structures that enable scalability, efficiency, and achievement of strategic goals.
• Partner with the CEO and CFO to design and implement compensation, equity, and benefits programs to ensure competitive, equitable, and fiscally responsible rewards practices.
• Support Compensation Committee activities, including market benchmarking, plan design, and governance.
• Develop and implement talent management and succession planning processes to build leadership capability across the organization.
• Sponsor and champion performance management, leadership accountability, employee development, and recognition programs across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations in all jurisdictions where the company operates.
• Provide strategic guidance on complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, risk management, and policy development efforts.
• Champion employee engagement, inclusion, and company culture initiatives that support attraction, retention, and productivity.
• Manage workforce planning, restructuring activities, change management initiatives, and organizational transformations.
• Establish HR metrics and analytics to guide decision-making and measure the effectiveness of people programs.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing HR team while fostering operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Oversee HR systems, processes, and controls to ensure efficient, scalable, and compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant leadership responsibility across multiple HR disciplines.
• 7+ years of experience leading HR teams in a fast paced, growing or complex organization.
• Proven ability to lead in a hands-on, collaborative manner while balancing strategic priorities and day-to-day execution; prior experience in a start-up is helpful.
• Demonstrated success partnering with executive leadership teams to align people strategies with business objectives.
• Experience leading core HR functions, including talent acquisition, total rewards, performance management, employee relations, organizational development, compliance, and HR operations.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience with managing a global PEO or EOR and leading global HR programs and supporting international employees.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change, workforce planning, restructuring initiatives, and culture transformation efforts.
• Experience developing and implementing compensation, equity, and incentive programs.
• Strong analytical and business acumen with the ability to leverage people metrics to inform decisions.
• Excellent executive presence, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive results through collaboration and accountability.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a public company environment.
• Experience working with Compensation Committees and Board-level governance matters.
• Background in biotechnology, life sciences, med-tech or healthcare.
• HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred.

The estimated base salary range for this position in the United States is $250,000 - $275,000. In addition to base salary, full-time employees are eligible to participate in Quantum-Si's discretionary annual bonus program and may receive equity awards as part of the total compensation package.

Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the position level, relevant skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and market data.

Quantum-Si also offers a competitive benefits package designed to support employees' health, well-being, work-life balance, and family needs. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options, where applicable
• Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources to support personal and professional well-being
• Discretionary paid time off and company-paid holidays
• Parental leave to support employees welcoming and caring for a new child
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with both pre-tax and Roth contribution options

Additional Information

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Quantum-Si does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship of any kind for this position, including support for applicants currently pursuing permanent residency (Green Card sponsorship).

Quantum-Si does not accept unsolicited agency resumes.

Quantum-Si is an E-Verify and equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or Veteran status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.