Sr. Manager/Assoc. Director, Human Resources

Scribe Therapeutics is a molecular engineering company focused on creating best-in-class in vivo therapies that permanently treat the underlying cause of disease. Founded by CRISPR inventors and leading molecular engineers Benjamin Oakes, Brett Staahl, David Savage, and Jennifer Doudna, Scribe is overcoming the limitations of current genome editing technologies by developing custom engineered enzymes and delivery modalities as part of a proprietary, evergreen CRISPR by Design™ platform for CRISPR-based genetic medicine.

We are seeking a highly creative, passionate, and motivated individual to join us in our quest to develop the next generation of CRISPR-based therapeutics. The current role is for a Sr. Manager/ Assoc. Director, Human Resources to join our team and advance our platform. The candidate should have a passion for working collaboratively with colleagues to enable building the necessary tools for meeting the new frontier of CRISPR-based therapeutics. Additionally, the candidate would bring expertise in latest HR practices, developing and managing processes for employee lifecycle management, total rewards administration, and HRIS systems and processes.

 The candidate will have numerous opportunities for professional growth in a rapidly growing biotechnology start-up, which includes growing into a leadership role of increasing responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead HR strategies across the organization
• Provides superior organizational skills, discipline and pragmatic hands on guidance to the HR function and organization in HR Policy, Compliance, Planning, Employee Development and Relations, Organization Development, Compensation and Benefits Administration.
• Partner with leadership to define and develop requirements, and implement tools to support Human Resources
• Coach and mentor new managers so they may achieve their full potential and career development.
• Responsible for assisting and driving various Human Resources projects and actively participates in all other Human Resources initiatives and programs as appropriate, including implementation of new processes and systems.
• Maintain and expand knowledge and understanding of existing and proposed federal and state laws/regulations affecting human resource management.
• Identify trends that could affect organizational objectives and/or operational resources. 
• Interpret appropriate laws and policies and advise management, employees and retirees accordingly.
• Effectively collaborate with members within a fully integrated team to facilitate execution on projects within established timelines
• Foster a driven, fast-paced, dynamic, and fun environment in which to do rigorous science
• This is an onsite role at our Alameda,CA offices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management (or related field). Graduate degree is a plus
• At least 6 years of experience working in a professional work environment, preferably in the life sciences industry, with a proven track record of hands-on experience developing HR practices
• Strong consultative style with proven experience supporting all levels of employees and management
• Proven customer-centric focus: ability to influence culture and create alignment between business goals, behaviors, and HR systems that drive performance
• Ability to create and develop systems with minimal current practices and policy to work from
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team

Salary will be commensurate with experience. We will provide an intellectually stimulating, collegial and fast-paced environment. If you are ready to engineer the future of therapeutics, then we are excited to hear from you! Visit us at www.scribetx.com.  

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.