VP​/SVP, Human Resources

Overview

VP, Human Resources at LENZ Therapeutics is the senior leadership role responsible for day-to-day and strategic HR planning to recruit, develop and retain employees, and for driving company culture through meaningful actions that harness engagement across LENZ teams.

This role serves as a trusted advisor/coach to employees and managers, and develops programs addressing group dynamics, career development, leadership style, employee relations, and growth initiatives.

• Strategic Leadership & Advisory:
  Act as senior level HR advisor for the Leadership team on human resources issues; establish credibility as a professional who is an effective listener and problem solver at all levels; evaluate and advise on long-range planning of new programs and strategies to attract, motivate, develop and retain resources.
• Talent Management & Development:
  Assess organizational and professional needs of employees and managers; develop staffing strategies and implementation plans to identify talent for open positions; develop and implement tools and systems to enhance leadership programs.
• Compensation & HR Programs:
  Develop progressive compensation programs; continually assess competitiveness of programs against relevant companies and markets; plan, develop, implement, administer and audit the HR function including policies, compensation and benefits, employment, training, employee relations and regulatory compliance; public company experience at the executive level;
  Compensation Committee experience is a plus.
• Operations & Cross-Functional Partnership:
  Partner with Finance to ensure consistent HR administration aligned with corporate controls and programs; some travel required; office-based role.

• 10+ years HR experience with at least 5 years in a public company.
• Proficient in leading HR functions with emphasis on employee relations, communication, talent management, succession planning, and career development.
• Demonstrated skills in conducting training and development programs and linking organizational development to business strategy.
• Strong working knowledge of current legal & compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage corporate resources and budget to support employee productivity.
• HRIS proficiency; data accuracy required.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• BA/MA/MBA or equivalent in HR with more than 10 years of increasingly responsible experience in a lead HR role.
• Certification in HR (PHR, SPHR, SHRM) and/or OD a plus.
• Public company bio/pharmaceutical experience required.

Works in an office environment. May sit at a desk for long periods, answer phones, and use a keyboard. Some walking and lifting up to 20 lbs may be required. Noise level is usually low to moderate. Flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed. Frequent out-of-town travel may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• $300,000 - $350,000 per year

LENZ employees are united in a mission to improve and sustain vision. We focus on developing and commercializing new therapies to meet the needs of patients worldwide who suffer from Presbyopia and other ophthalmic conditions.

Salary: $300,000 - $350,000 per year

Location:

Solana Beach, CA