Director of People Operations
Company: SupportFinity---
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: October 25, 2024
Job Description:
About The RoleAn exceptional opportunity to lead people
operations at a successful and self-sufficient startup that
combines consumer products and biotechnology.As the Director of
People Operations (and the first dedicated people leader within the
company), you will be responsible for developing HR strategies and
improving existing processes to support team growth and business
objectives. You will be reporting directly to the COO and working
closely with all individuals within the organization to strengthen
our people-first culture and enhance the overall employee
experience at ZBiotics. The role is for you if you thrive in a
startup environment where you are energized by balancing hands-on
execution with impactful strategic initiatives. This is a hybrid
role. You'll be supporting our in-person (HQ/Lab located in the San
Francisco Bay Area) and remote teams.About ZBioticsAt ZBiotics, we
make genetically engineered probiotics that improve daily life. Our
mission is to create, brand, and sell GMOs that people love. As a
group of motivated yet down-to-earth people, we are fueled by two
things: a love for science and a commitment to being people-first.
GMO products like ours - designed to directly benefit the consumers
who use them - are the future.Your ResponsibilitiesThis job is
intended to be a leadership position, with you helping the team at
ZBiotics simultaneously enjoy work more fully, become operationally
more effective, and move towards our mission and vision. To do
that, you'll improve the HR infrastructure and empower people to
reach their full potential at ZBiotics.HR Thought Leadership
- People Strategy: Own headcount planning, budgeting, salary
tracking, pay bands, compensation & benefits, and organizational
design to align with company goals.
- Trusted Advisor: Provide guidance to employees and leadership
on all people-related matters.
- Management Development: Coordinate training and coaching to
improve manager and team effectiveness.
- Culture: Actively contribute to company culture initiatives
such as our Culture Colony, Best Place to Work goals, and
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee.Talent Management
- Recruitment: Attract top talent aligned with both the role and
company culture, ensuring interviewers are adequately trained to
deliver a great candidate experience.
- Onboarding: Facilitate new hire integration and help managers
to deliver quality onboarding experiences. Host onboarding for
on-site employees.
- Ongoing development & Performance reviews: Offer opportunities
for employee growth and career development through training and
coaching. Manage the performance review process.
- Retention & Transitions: Create a positive and engaging work
environment to promote talent retention. Manage promotions, lateral
moves, and exits in alignment with ZBiotics values.Employee
Relations & Engagement
- Oversee conflict resolution, the employee complaints process,
and workplace investigations with fairness, confidentiality, and
adherence to legal standards.
- Conduct employee engagement surveys and implement insights to
improve the employee experience.
- Implement strategies to enhance team communication, ensuring
clear, effective, and collaborative dialogue across all levels of
the organization.
- Organize team events, including company-wide offsites, ideation
retreats, and remote events to build team cohesion.
- Use welcome baskets and swag to promote a strong sense of
belonging.HR Operations and Administration
- Ensure compliance with evolving labor laws and regulations
across all locations. Mitigate risk through effective HR policies
and procedures.
- Create and maintain the Employee Handbook.
- Manage employee documentation, with proper security and access
rules in place.
- Oversee procurement, onboarding/off-boarding of hardware, and
provide support for employee tech needs.
- PEO management, payroll and benefits administration.
- Optimize on-site working conditions, including office/lab
design, and manage landlord and workspace relationships (e.g.,
WeWork, Lab).About You
- You are a strategic people operator who also rolls up your
sleeves, capable of thoughtfully and collaboratively crafting HR
functions that support both onsite and remote teams.
- You deeply care about people on both a personal and
professional level. You have high emotional intelligence and great
judgment.
- You know that one size does not fit all, and you are excited to
adapt your approach according to what is best for ZBiotics' team
and culture-and all the wonderful quirks that make us
unique.Desired qualifications
- 7+ years working in various functions within Human Resources /
People Operations
- Training in Human Resources skills and knowledge (e.g., SHRM-CP
or SHRM-SCP from Society for Human Resource Management, or PHR or
SPHR from Human Resources Certification Institute)
- Comprehensive talent management skills throughout an employee's
lifecycle at a company
- Knowledge of HR systems, tools, platforms, PEO frameworks, and
benefit options
- Knowledge of compensation planning methodologies &
philosophies, including knowledge of startup equity, options, and
market practices
- In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR compliance best
practices
- Business acumen and analytical skills to assist with strategic
planning
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Project management and event planning skills
- Prior management experience.Additional Helpful Experiences
Include---
- Experience with in-person teams is a plus
- Software, hardware, & IT acumen is a plus
- Office administration skill (landlord negotiation, space
management, etc.) is a plus
- Coaching skills is a plus.This role is perfect for you if---
- You enjoy building things and have a growth mindset. You are
excited to craft an entire HR function from scratch.
- You love working closely with all individuals on a team-from
the founders to the newest hires-and giving the people you work
with leverage through your Human Resources superpower!
- You deeply care about people and believe that a team works best
when they're happy, given true autonomy, and their work-life
balance is a genuine priority.
- You embody the ZBiotics values of People-first, Integrity,
Citizenship, and Science.BenefitsWe believe in a life well-lived.
ZBiotics offers competitive benefits for a life outside of work,
including: health / dental, 401(k) matching, a minimum PTO policy
(with unlimited time off), 16 weeks fully paid parental leave, a
home office stipend, transit benefits for those in the San
Francisco Bay Area, and access to coworking office space if based
in or visiting San Francisco. This role requires working on-site
one to two days a week at our HQ office, one to two days a month
with our lab team in Mountain View, California, some travel for
all-hands meetings twice a year, and facility and conference visits
as-needed for the responsibilities of the position.The base salary
for this position is $170,000 / year, and will include additional
equity. Relocation assistance is available to candidates located
outside of the Bay Area.We encourage you to apply ---At ZBiotics,
we value our differences, and we encourage all - especially those
whose identities are traditionally underrepresented in tech
organizations - to apply.To expedite your consideration, please
apply directly on our website HERE.
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