People & Culture Lead

BioLabs•Cambridge, MA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

BioLabs is a global innovation infrastructure company creating the physical and community backbone that powers life science discovery worldwide. Through a growing network of premium shared laboratories and coworking spaces, BioLabs provides turnkey access to state-of-the-art research facilities, entrepreneurial programming, and deep industry and capital connections. These integrated ecosystems enable innovators - from early-stage founders to established R&D teams - to rapidly translate ideas into impact without the constraints of traditional lab ownership. The BioLabs network now spans major innovation hubs across the United States, Europe, and Asia, serving as a catalyst for collaboration and a launchpad for breakthroughs that advance human health and sustainability. Learn more at www.biolabs.io . ROLE OVERVIEW The People & Culture Lead will support BioLabs’ people strategy through a combination of operational HR, talent acquisition, employee experience, and administrative support. This role partners closely with the Director of People & Culture, to enhance and coordinate employee programs, processes, and engagement initiatives while ensuring employees have the support and tools to thrive throughout their BioLabs career. This is a hybrid position with a preference being close to one of our sites in the US (MA, CT, NY, NJ, PA, NC, TX, CA).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
2+ years of experience in Human Resources, Recruiting, Operations, Customer service, or a related field
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
Strong customer service orientation and professional presence
High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR/recruiting systems
Strong problem-solving skills and collaborative mindset
Ability to work independently while partnering with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Support full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition activities.
Partner with hiring managers on recruitment needs and interview coordination.
Manage candidate experience, ATS administration, offers, background checks, and onboarding documentation.
Support internship, co-op, and campus recruiting programs.
Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, documentation, and employee transitions.
Support payroll, benefits, and work authorization administration.
Support employee engagement, culture, and people initiatives.
Promote BioLabs’ values, mission, and collaborative culture.
Assist with HR policy implementation and compliance initiatives.
Support HR systems, reporting, surveys, and employee programs.
Provide employees with guidance and day-to-day HR support.
Perform other duties as assigned