Director of People and Culture
Company: Proteininnovation
Location: Boston
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
The Institute for Protein Innovation (IPI) is a nonprofit
research organization advancing protein science to accelerate
research and improve human health. Located on the Harvard Medical
School campus in the Boston Longwood Medical Area, IPI uniquely
combines the freedom of academia with the high throughput and scale
of industry to take on transformative projects.IPI has built a
robust platform and a repository of synthetic antibodies and other
protein tools to share with the biomedical community through
licensing and collaboration. The Institute's deep protein
expertise, collaborative spirit and research tools are powering new
biomedical and therapeutic discoveries for academic and industrial
researchers worldwide.Job OverviewThe Director of People and
Culture will cultivate a workplace capable of attracting and
retaining top scientific and professional talent, grounded in IPI's
mission to advance protein science and improve human health.
Reporting directly to the President and CEO, this role serves on
the Leadership Team of the Institute and will be responsible for
creating an effective HR strategy for scaling a growing nonprofit
organization and HR function, while leading the hiring, retention,
reward, development and engagement of an expanding team of
approximately 50 full-time employees. At IPI, we believe that
innovation needs all perspectives. IPI champions strong work
culture, stewarding an environment where scientists and
professionals benefit from mentorship, career development and a
rich network of resources.ResponsibilitiesTalent
Acquisition---Develops and implements hiring and interviewing
processes designed to attract and onboard talent at all levels of
the organization---Develops position-specific recruiting strategies
using LinkedIn, Lever, industry networks and other creative
channels, such as internships and college hire
programs---Successfully generates interest in IPI---Prescreens such
that hiring managers are delivered a short list of candidates for
interviews---Leverages talent data to best inform hiring managers
and guide them to make intelligent hiring decisions---Conducts
in-depth talent screens and in-person interviews and facilitates
internal team discussions regarding candidates---Negotiates offers
for final candidatesEmployee Engagement and Career
Counseling---Facilitates individual and team understanding of
levels of engagement and satisfaction---Develops formal processes,
including meetings and surveys, to assess employee engagement and
recommends action to address issues or concerns---Conducts career
exploration meetings with team members to facilitate their career
development ---Develops tools or identifies resources for employees
to help plan their career and skill development---Counsels managers
in areas concerning their teams' development and retention
approachesPerformance Management and Goal Setting---Refines and
updates performance management and goal-setting process ---Educates
and counsels managers on effective performance management
techniques---Automates performance management tools when possible
Benefits---Assesses market competitiveness of benefits offerings;
adds and amends programs to address gaps or gain a competitive
edge---Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of benefits
programs in place and the laws of federal, state and local
governing benefits administration---Conducts all activities related
to annual open enrollment, including plan design and carrier
negotiations in conjunction with broker---Develops marketing
materials for employees---Holds group and individual meetings to
educate the team on benefits programs and changes---Oversees all
enrollment for benefits programs, including new hire enrollment,
changes to existing benefits choices for employees and
terminations---Serves as plan administrator for IPI's 401k plan
Compensation and Payroll Administration---Delivers compensation
programs and practices following a compensation
philosophy---Maintains a strong pulse on the labor market and
influences on compensation and spending plans---Develops an annual
salary plan with merit and promotional increases updated quarterly
to manage salary spending within budget, address equity and market
issues and gain executive approval---Handles all annual filing for
ACA, W-2 and other reporting requirements---Coordinates payroll
processing information with the finance teamHRIS via ADP Workforce
Now---Sets up all new hires, executes changes to employee records
and maintains accurate electronic files for all team members---Runs
reports for executives, finance team and the HR department to
accurately capture and summarize employee payroll, headcount, and
HR information and to analyze information and make recommendations
for actionQualifications---Bachelor's degree with a minimum of
seven years of progressive experience as an HR professional and in
a managerial capacity or a Master's degree in related areas and a
minimum of five years of HR experience. ---Certification as a
senior HR professional preferred---A desire to be part of a
scientific work community engaged in a critical mission and
exciting growth plan---Knowledgeable about contemporary challenges
and approaches to managing employee engagement and creating an
optimal employee experience---Formal and informal communication
channel creation to gain insight into employee concerns---Ability
to manage high-volume, rare-resource recruiting, including
identification of passive candidates with exceptional sourcing
skills - prefer experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and
Lever---Exceptional relationship skills to gain trust and
confidence in the team---Analytical skills to assess competitive
position as it relates to pay, benefits and talent
acquisition---Strong verbal and written communication skills - you
are outgoing and persuasive with the ability to excite and engage
candidates in the reasons they should want to join the IPI---An
evidence-based approach to decision-making to influence outcomes in
a positive direction.---Strong computer skills, including Google
suite and solid experience with Microsoft Office, as well as HRIS
systems (ADP Workforce Now preferred)---Interest and ability to
coach managers on all people-related matters---Experience
delivering or finding appropriate training and development programs
for managerial and other professional developmentWe are committed
to providing our employees with a highly competitive compensation
package and outstanding benefits to support you and your family's
well-being and financial health. Highlights of our offering
include: -100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans
-Flexible spending accountsand healthcare reimbursement accounts
-401(k) plan with generous 6% match - immediately vested -Generous
PTO package -Commuter and parking reimbursement -Educational
assistance -Career development opportunitiesFor more information,
visit proteininnovation.org or follow us on social media,
@ipiproteins.IPI is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit research
organization and an equal-opportunity employer. The Institute
celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive
environment for all employees.
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