Valo Health is hiring a
VP of Human Resources

Summary

Join Valo Health, a biotechnology company that is integrating human-centric data and AI-powered technology to accelerate the creation of life-changing drugs for more patients faster. We are seeking a VP of Human Resources to drive key HR best practices, initiatives, and provide strategic direction and expertise for the full scope of the HR function for Valo.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree or MBA preferred
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in HR leadership positions, ideally in a biotech or startup environment
• Business minded with deep knowledge of HR functions and experience in HR strategy development and execution
• Successful track record scaling an organization by developing, implementing, and driving HR best practices
• Broad knowledge of state and federal legal compliance requirements
• Working knowledge of benefits, 401k, compensation and other operational HR matters
• General business and financial acumen with the ability to develop and utilize HR data and metrics as they relate to and impact business areas in Finance, Legal, IT, payroll, and administration
• Excellent communications skills - written, verbal and interpersonal - and an ability to tailor communication style to diverse audiences
• Strong coaching, consulting and facilitation skills
• Results-driven, agile, change agent with the commitment and confidence to assume a leadership role in an evolving complex environment
• Bring a strategic mindset but have the ability to be an individual contributor
• Someone who thrives in a start-up environment and have a roll-up your sleeves attitude to achieve desired results
• Have unquestionable personal integrity, fairness and credibility necessary to gain the trust and commitment of individuals at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrate success at cultivating strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and creating partnerships at all levels within the organization to achieve results
• Empathetic and engaging individual, who listens well, is responsive, solutions focused and results oriented
• Passionate about the mission of the company, enthused by the challenges confronting the organization, and dedicated to achieving its goal

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an HR plan that aligns with the overall mission and strategy of the organization
• Act as a strategic partner to all members of the LT and provide insightful, innovative thinking and problem solving on critical HR issues
• Oversee development of HR operations, systems and processes that will scale to support the organization as the company grows and improve operational and organizational effectiveness
• Partner closely with the LT, hiring managers and key external recruitment partners on recruitment efforts to enable sustainable and targeted company growth
• Advise on people programs and processes to enhance talent attraction, retention, development, and succession
• Partner closely with the LT, hiring managers and key external recruitment partners on recruitment efforts to enable sustainable and targeted company growth
• Build a culture that cultivates talent, enhances learning and development, inspires the employees, and support Valo to be an employer of choice