Director of People

Relation Therapeutics Limited
London
1 year ago
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About Relation Therapeutics

All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.We are an end-to-end biotech developing transformational medicines, with technology at our core. Our ambition is to understand human biology in an unprecedented way; discovering therapies that will treat some of life's most devastating diseases. We leverage single-cell multi-omics directly from patient tissue, functional assays and machine learning to drive disease understanding, from cause to cure.We are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We strive to create an interdisciplinary workplace that cultivates innovation through collaboration, and we empower each of our team members to do their best work and develop to their highest potential.By joining Relation, you will be part of an exceptionally talented team, you’ll have extraordinary leverage to push the field of drug discovery, and you’ll help us shape our culture and strategic direction. Ultimately, your impact will be felt in patients’livesThe opportunityJoin our passionate People team as the Associate Director/Director of People, reporting to the SVP of Growth, and assume a pivotal role in steering our people and culture efforts. Your expertise in human resources will drive strategic priorities, playing a critical role in shaping our culture and building a best-in-class organisation. Working closely with the SVP of Growth, you will serve as a strategic business partner, leading people initiatives that foster a great place to work and contribute to the company’s growth and success.HR, Thought leadershipPeople Strategy: Support headcount planning, budgeting, salary tracking, pay bands, compensation & benefits, and organisational 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

Employee relations & engagementOversee 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 organisation.

Talent managementOverseeing the onboarding, recruitment, development, and retention of talent.

Managing processes like performance management, talent calibration, succession planning and leadership development. Offer opportunities for employee growth and career development through training and coaching.

Recruitment: Attract top talent aligned with both the role and company culture, ensuring interviewers are adequately trained to deliver a great candidate experience.

Retention & Transitions: Create a positive and engaging work environment to promote talent retention. Manage promotions, lateral moves, and exits in alignment with Relation’s values.

HR operations & administrationEnsure compliance with evolving labour 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 working closely with our Finance division.

Professionally, you have7+ 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 labour law and HR compliance best practices

Business acumen and analytical skills to assist with strategic planning

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Project management skills

Prior management experience

Personally, you areYou are a natural leader and 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 judgement.

You know that one size does not fit all, and you are excited to adapt your approach according to what is best for the Relation team and culture and all the wonderful quirks that make us unique.

You enjoy building things and have a growth mindset.

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.

Join us in this exciting role where your contributions will have a direct impact on advancing our understanding of genetics and disease risk, supporting our mission to get transformative medicines to patients. Together, we're not just doing research; we're setting new standards in the field of machine learning and genetics. The patient is waiting!Relation Therapeutics is a committed equal opportunities employer.

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