Human Resources (HR) Director

ClearNote Health•San Diego, CA

About The Position

ClearNote Health is an early cancer detection company developing and commercializing non-invasive epigenomic tests that detect cancer through a standard blood draw. The HR Director leads the Human Resources function, aligning HR strategy with business objectives, managing HR operations, and fostering a strong workplace culture. The role provides HR direction and support across the organization, including two work locations and remote employees, and develops programs to attract and motivate an effective team. The HR Director partners with the executive team on company-wide initiatives involving culture and values, internal communications, and growth and change leadership. This is a broad, independent role that spans HR strategy through administrative responsibilities. The role oversees programs and processes covering staffing, compensation, benefits, performance management, employee relations, and leadership and employee development. It supports organizational effectiveness, recruitment and onboarding, manager capability, internal communications, and consistent employee experience. The HR Director also maintains employee records and systems, keeps current with HR practices and legal requirements, and ensures programs and processes are compliant, consistent, and effective.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
8–12 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
At least 3–5 years of experience in a leadership role with direct reports.
Ability to work productively and effectively with executives, leaders, and employees at all organizational levels and across functional boundaries.
Demonstrated success leading through organizational change in a fast-paced environment and fostering a collaborative culture.
Experience working with and establishing programs for an organization with employees at multiple locations.
Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
Ability to prioritize, work independently, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to establish processes, policies, and programs.
Proficiency across HR areas, including staffing, employee relations, compensation, benefits, organizational development, and training.
Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft applications, database management, and producing spreadsheets, reports, and presentations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree and/or HR-related certifications.
Experience in the life sciences industry.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement HR programs for staffing, compensation, benefits, performance management, employee relations, and leadership and employee development.
Provide leadership and training on company culture and values, supporting a strong, collaborative environment.
Manage internal communications, potentially including an intranet site, employee meetings, written communications, and training and presentations on corporate initiatives and company values.
Advise and counsel on problem solving, issue resolution, and organizational effectiveness.
Manage recruitment and selection methods and onboarding programs, including sourcing, job postings, resume review, and active participation in interviews and selection.
Implement and manage performance management programs and develop manager capabilities.
Identify and develop manager and employee training programs suited to the company’s needs and strategy.
Establish, design, and maintain competitive compensation, benefits, and other reward and recognition programs.
Create, interpret, and implement HR policies and processes appropriate to business needs.
Partner with and guide functions or positions such as Payroll, Administrative, Facilities, and IT to provide a consistent employee experience.
Maintain employee records and systems and perform other basic administrative tasks required by the HR function.
Maintain current knowledge of HR best practices and legal requirements, and ensure programs and processes are compliant, consistent, and effective.