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Associate Director, Human Resources

Sionna Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company on a mission to revolutionize the current treatment paradigm for CF by developing novel medicines that normalize the function of the CFTR protein. Sionna’s goal is to deliver differentiated medicines for people living with CF that can restore their CFTR function to as close to normal as possible by directly stabilizing CFTR’s nucleotide-binding domain 1 (NBD1), which the company believes is central to potentially unlocking meaningful improvements in clinical outcomes and quality of life for people with CF. Leveraging over a decade of the co-founders’ extensive research on NBD1, the company is advancing a pipeline of novel small molecules engineered to correct the defects caused by the F508del genetic mutation, which resides in NBD1. Sionna is also developing a portfolio of complementary CFTR modulators that are designed to work synergistically with its NBD1 stabilizers to improve CFTR function.

Position Summary 

The Associate Director of Human Resources will play a critical role in overseeing a wide range of HR functions to support our growing biotechnology company. This position will lead key initiatives in HR compliance, compensation, benefits, performance management, and talent acquisition, ensuring best practices are applied consistently across all the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR generalist functions, with specific expertise in HR compliance, recruiting operations, and compensation management.

We are accepting resumes for the position at careers@sionnatx.com.

Key Responsibilities:

  • HR Compliance and Legal Adherence
    • Ensure compliance with federal and state HR regulations, including FMLA, PFML, COBRA, and other state-specific labor laws.
    • Proactively address compliance across states, advising leadership on regulatory changes and establishing policies to meet multi-state requirements.
    • Serve as the primary point of contact for audits and other compliance-related inquiries.
  • Benefits Administration
    • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of employee benefits and assist in evaluating and managing benefits programs.
    • Provide support to employees with benefit-related inquiries, troubleshooting issues with benefits providers as needed.
    • Collaborate with vendors and brokers to ensure benefits are competitive and aligned with organizational needs.
  • Compensation and Radford Survey Management
    • Partner with leadership to interpret Radford survey data and develop competitive compensation strategies.
    • Manage compensation benchmarking, oversee bonus allocations, and address compensation-related inquiries.
    • Prepare regular reports on compensation trends and participate in compensation planning sessions.
  • Performance Management
    • Coordinate and execute the logistics of performance management, including year-end reviews, bonus allocations, and paperwork compliance.
    • Work with managers to ensure performance evaluations are aligned with organizational goals and conducted timely.
    • Support development of performance improvement plans (PIPs) and employee development programs.
  • Onboarding and Orientation
    • Oversee new employee onboarding and orientation processes, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for new hires.
    • Continuously improve onboarding practices to enhance employee integration and retention.
  • Talent Acquisition and Recruiting Operations
    • Provide strategic support in recruiting operations, partnering with hiring managers to drive efficient and effective hiring processes.
    • Oversee and support the utilization of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to streamline recruitment workflows.
    • Collaborate on initiatives to enhance the candidate experience and strengthen employer branding.
  • HRIS and Data Management
    • Support HRIS management and enhancements, ensuring data integrity and streamlined reporting.
    • Work with CPO to troubleshoot system issues and implement updates as needed.
  • Generalist HR Functions
    • Serve as an HR advisor to managers on general HR matters, including employee relations, workforce planning, and policy adherence.
    • Address employee inquiries and provide guidance on HR policies, creating a positive and compliant work environment.

Minimum Qualifications:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with demonstrated knowledge of HR compliance, benefits, performance management, and compensation.
  • Experience with Radford surveys and compensation analysis, including working knowledge of bonus structures and pay benchmarking.
  • Strong familiarity with multi-state employment regulations and best practices.
  • Proven experience in recruiting operations, including ATS and HRIS management.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and handle complex HR issues with discretion and professionalism.