Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Company overview
Praxis precision medicines is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company translating genetic insights into the development of therapies for central nervous system disorders characterized by neuronal imbalancePraxis is applying insights from genetic epilepsies to broader neuronal and psychiatric disorders, using our understanding of shared biological targets and circuits in the brain.
We share a common vision of reshaping the human condition into a more freeing and fulfilled existence by developing high impact medicines for patients and families affected by and living with complex brain disorders.
Praxis has established a broad portfolio, including multiple disclosed programs across central nervous system disorders including depression, epilepsy, movement disorders and pain syndromes, with three clinical-stage product candidatesTrust, ownership, curiosity, and results are foundational in every aspect of our business and are exemplified by each and every one of our team members.
Position summary:
The director, people operations is responsible for owning and optimizing the people team processes and fundamentals(s)he drives the development, implementation, and coordination of processes and programs covering the entire employment life cycle (e.g., employment, compensation, organization development, talent management, safety and health, benefits, and employee services) to lead to a stronger company culture, to be an employer of choice, enhance long-term employee dedication, and business growth.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Partnering with leaders to evaluate current organizational structures and skills, org design, talent gaps, and hiring plans to achieve business goals.
Direct and coordinate various activities designed to promote and maintain a high level of employee engagement.
Keeping the organization up to date on current practices and changing regulatory requirements.
Ensuring we are up to date on and in compliance with governmental regulations and reporting requirements affecting company policies and people practices (e.g., eeo, osha, erisa, and wage and hour regulations).
Establish compensation policies and structures, and performance management programs.
Assure that the compensation program is competitive and equitable considering the organization`s compensation philosophy.
Support administration of the employee benefit program and the health and safety programs.
Evaluate the cost of employee benefits in relation to employee needs and monitor the effectiveness of current health and safety programs.
Maintain overall supervision of the organization`s recruitment, placement, and training programs and ensure compliance.
Participate in various community related activities to promote company image.
Qualifications and key success factors:
Requires a bachelor`s degree from a four-year college or university with courses in human resource management or business administration plus a minimum of eight years of progressively responsible hr generalist experience or a combination of education and experienceA master`s degree in business administration is recommended, but not requiredExperience working in the biotechnology industry is a plus.
Demonstrates a high level of intellectual curiosity, innovation and creative problem solving with an entrepreneurial spirit; can thrive in an agile environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to develop important relationships that foster trust and encourage diversity in all its forms.
Highly organized and detail-oriented with a passion to deliver quality results.
Additional requirement
To safeguard the health of our employees and their families, our partners and visitors, and our communities, praxis requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against covid-19 and provide proof of vaccination before beginning employment, except where prohibited by lawRequests for exemption will be considered and praxis will provide reasonable accommodations unless doing so would pose an undue hardship.
