Job Summary
- Company
- Arbor Vita Corporation
- Location
- Fremont, CA
- Industries
- Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Employee
- Years of Experience
- 7+ to 10 Years
- Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Career Level
- Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)
HR Director
About the Job
Looking for an opportunity to make a difference and utilize your extensive HR experience? Join AVC in the position of HR Director. In 2009, we received FDA approval for our AVantage avian flu diagnostic test. We need a motivated, experienced HR professional to help transition AVC from an R&D lab into a company with a dynamic product and commercial focus. If you’re a proven HR warrior and you’re looking for a new challenge, AVC may be the place for you!
HR Director
DESCRIPTION:
Develop and execute all aspects of Human Resources strategy in collaboration with top management for a pre-IPO company of 40+ employees (e.g. personnel, benefits, payroll, training, etc.)
Provide expertise and guidance to top management on HR and OD strategy.
Analyze current HR programs, procedures and policies and propose and implement improvements and amendments.
Manage all aspects of permanent and temporary hiring from executive to entry level.
Oversee new hire orientation, exit interviews, and safety training.
Coordinate all visa filings and immigration documents in collaboration with immigration attorney.
Manage Company benefit package (e.g. 401(k), medical) including program administration, relationship with broker and spearheading program enhancements.
Process bi-weekly payroll and manage PTO.
Oversee HR files and consulting agreements.
Address and resolve employee professional and personal issues.
Interface with company attorneys on various issues (e.g. consulting agreements, employee matters, etc.)
Coordinate celebrations and activities including holiday parties, birthdays, bbqs, etc.
Analyze company’s insurance policies (e.g. commercial, worker’s compensation) and provide recommendations as needed. Facilitate policy renewals and audits annually.
Oversee stock processes, prepare documents and maintain database.
Special projects as assigned by manager.
HR Director
DESCRIPTION:
Develop and execute all aspects of Human Resources strategy in collaboration with top management for a pre-IPO company of 40+ employees (e.g. personnel, benefits, payroll, training, etc.)
Provide expertise and guidance to top management on HR and OD strategy.
Analyze current HR programs, procedures and policies and propose and implement improvements and amendments.
Manage all aspects of permanent and temporary hiring from executive to entry level.
Oversee new hire orientation, exit interviews, and safety training.
Coordinate all visa filings and immigration documents in collaboration with immigration attorney.
Manage Company benefit package (e.g. 401(k), medical) including program administration, relationship with broker and spearheading program enhancements.
Process bi-weekly payroll and manage PTO.
Oversee HR files and consulting agreements.
Address and resolve employee professional and personal issues.
Interface with company attorneys on various issues (e.g. consulting agreements, employee matters, etc.)
Coordinate celebrations and activities including holiday parties, birthdays, bbqs, etc.
Analyze company’s insurance policies (e.g. commercial, worker’s compensation) and provide recommendations as needed. Facilitate policy renewals and audits annually.
Oversee stock processes, prepare documents and maintain database.
Special projects as assigned by manager.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of 7 years hands on HR experience in the areas of recruitment, benefits, compensation and policies, and procedures development.
Minimum of 5 years of management experience.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work well under pressure and successfully navigate demanding deadlines and shifting priorities.
Exceptional organization, prioritization and follow-up skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of key state and federal employment law and practices.
Ability to handle difficult employee relations issues in a timely manner to a successful conclusion as well as experience guiding managers through difficult employee issues.
Extremely trustworthy and ability to maintain confidentiality of all aspects of job responsibilities.
Experience managing budgets meeting and exceeding budget goals.
Possess personal credibility as embodied by proven track record of success, able to instill confidence in others, able to frame complex ideas in useful ways, able to provide candid observations and alternative insights on business issues. Excellent problem solving skills.
Possess a flexible personality and the ability to thrive in a past paced and ambiguous environment.
Experience in small start-up environment and bio-technology company strongly preferred.
ABOUT US:
Arbor Vita Corporation (AVC) is a biopharmaceutical company focusing on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel drugs and diagnostics addressing disease through a new family of targets, PDZ proteins. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at www.arborvita.com .
HOW TO APPLY:
If you meet the minimum requirements and feel that AVC is the place for you, please carefully review the instructions for submitting a resume for consideration. Please send the requested information in the body of an email - no attachments, please – to Anh Nguyen, HR Representative at anh.nguyen@arborvita.com. Please include a resume, cover letter and salary expectations in the body of your email. Please put “HR Director” in the subject line of your email. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Thank you for taking the time to review this posting.
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