What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of People Operations position at Relay Therapeutics?
The Opportunity
Relay Tx is advancing a broad pipeline of promising precision medicines developed via our Dynamo platform and changing the way drugs are discovered along the way. Through unparalleled insights into protein motion, we are able to develop highly selective drugs against important disease drivers. We are seeking an experienced and versatile People Operations leader who will lead our dynamic People Operations function.
This position provides leadership and strategic direction to the People Operations function. This “hands-on” leader will partner closely with leaders in Finance, Legal, IT, and Operations to oversee companywide programs and initiatives related to People Operations. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make an impact and cares deeply about getting medicines to patients in need.
Your Role
- Set and oversee the direction of the People Operations function in support of the strategic objectives of Relay Tx and the People team
- Provide strategic input and operational leadership in the design, implementation, administration, and communication of compensation, benefit, and equity plans, systems, programs, and policies
- Mentor and manage the People Operations team
- Build and foster partnerships with key stakeholders including Finance, Legal, Operations, IT, as well as external vendors and partners
- Ensure that we have the key systems and processes in place to provide a seamless employee experience from onboarding to offboarding
- Enable the People team to collect, analyze and provide timely, value added and impactful data to support business activities and decisions
- Support our compensation strategy and oversee our compensation administration in partnership with our Finance team
- Lead our benefits strategy and execution, including benefits design, ESPP and 401k administration, and broker management
- In partnership with Legal and Finance, ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, inclusive of filings, reports, and audits
Your Background
- You have experience working within the guidelines of a publicly traded company
- You know what a successful People Operations function looks like in a dynamic, scaling organization
- You have a track record of developing strong partnerships with key stakeholders and other leaders
- You have a reputation for being an effective leader who can energize and motivate your teams and develop your employees
- You have a meticulous attention to detail
- You are service oriented and have an employee-first mentality – you know what it means to be white glove
- You are a clear, candid, and concise communicator – whether in person, by phone/ email, or in front of an audience presenting
- Biotech experience a plus
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