Senior Manager, Human Resources
About Inhibikase Therapeutics
Inhibikase Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: IKT) is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics for pulmonary arterial hypertension, a rare, progressive and life-threatening disease with significant unmet need. Inhibikase fosters a culture of scientific excellence, collaboration, and integrity.
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Human Resources will serve as a business partner and advisor to both the CHRO and functional leadership, overseeing most aspects of human resources management. This role will lead employee programs and HR operations to support a growing biotechnology organization. The ideal candidate is a very hands-on HR professional experienced in remote HR operations within a life sciences or high-growth environment, with strong working experience in onboarding/offboarding, employee benefits, employee programs (for example, social events, and rewards & recognition), performance management, managing electronic personnel folders, and year-end HR housekeeping (for example, calculating annual bonus payouts, and annual merit increases)
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Partner with executive leadership to align HR strategy with business objectives and company growth plans.
- Develop and implement HR policies, programs, and initiatives that promote organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
- Support the company’s mission, values, and culture through proactive leadership and communication.
Employee Relations & Performance Management
- Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR-related matters, ensuring fair and consistent treatment.
- Manage performance review processes, goal setting, and employee recognition programs.
- Mediate and resolve employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies.
Compensation, Benefits & Compliance
- Work with CHRO on compensation and benefits programs to ensure competitiveness and compliance.
- Manage our outsourced employee benefits vendor ensuring an exceptional level of service is given to our employees.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Maintain HR systems, employee records, and reporting accuracy
Organizational Effectiveness & Culture
- Foster a collaborative workplace culture aligned with the company’s mission and values.
- Drive initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, and workplace satisfaction (including experience driving employee engagement (for example, employee satisfaction surveys).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field required; master’s degree or HR certification (PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience
- Experience in small/ startup/ biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences strongly preferred.
- Experience working 100% remotely and having managed HR operations in a remote environment.
- Experience managing HR compliance (SOX) with a public company strongly preferred.
- Solid working understanding of federal employment laws and HR best practices.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, remote environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build trust and influence across all levels of the organization.
- Must have a very strong attention to detail and enjoy working deep in the details.
- Demonstrated advanced proficiency with Excel & PowerPoint, as well as a generally strong affinity for new HR technologies (AI, HRIS, ATS)
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Inhibikase Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Please send resumes and expression of interest to: careers@inhibikase.com
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