<p>As the Head of Human Resources, you'll oversee all HR functions, including talent acquisition, performance management, training, compensation, benefits, and employee relations. You champion company culture and values and partner with leadership to ensure HR programs align with operational objectives. You identify and explore trends in HR to enhance employee experience, meet evolving organizational needs, and create innovative programs. This fractional role (approximately 24 hours per week) requires at least two days in the office. This person reports to the COO.</p> <p>Come Join Us!</p> <p>You'll be part of a talented and dedicated team of engineers, scientists, and other professionals at Vivani Medical, an emerging biopharmaceutical company developing a pipeline of miniature, long-term drug implants with its proprietary NanoPortal platform technology for obesity/weight management and other chronic diseases.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Develop and implement policies and programs </li><li>Develop, monitor, and implement a people management strategy </li><li>Partner with senior leadership to develop and drive HR strategy, tackling projects and programs at all levels </li><li>Oversee employee lifecycle events from onboarding to offboarding, turning feedback into actionable insights </li><li>Direct compensation and benefits programs </li><li>Define and execute the employee experience </li><li>Consult and advise leaders on all HR focus areas, including recruitment, performance management & retention, compensation and rewards, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEI and B), employee relations, benefits, training, and people development </li><li>Other projects and assignments as directed by the COO </li><li>Salary $111-$145K </li><li>10 years of HR experience, including 5 years at small publicly traded companies </li><li>5 years of experience working in biotech or pharma </li><li>Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related fields (example: Psychology or Organizational Behavior) </li><li>Certifications as Senior Professional, HR, or Senior Certified Professional HR </li><li>Experience partnering and working with senior leadership to empower, influence, and drive change </li><li>In-depth knowledge about HR practices and employment/labor legislation </li><li>Experience in successfully designing and deploying new HR initiatives </li><li>Skilled communicator, both written and verbal </li><li>Comfortable with hands-on operational work as well as strategizing </li><li>Legally authorized to work in the US </li></ul>