Senior Director, Human Resources Los Angeles

Overview

Breakthrough Properties is a life science real estate investment company that leverages cross-sector collaboration to deliver environments that foster innovation and scientific breakthroughs. As a joint-venture between Tishman Speyer and Bellco Capital, Breakthrough combines Tishman Speyer’s global real estate platform with Bellco Capital’s life science investment expertise to develop environments where companies can create life-changing therapies for patients. The company is led by an experienced management team with a track record investing, developing and operating best-in-class life science real estate.

Breakthrough seeks to be a home for scientific discovery and innovation because we understand what scientists do, how they do it and why they do it.

Breakthrough is seeking a hands-on Senior Director of Human Resources to join our team. This role will develop and execute a comprehensive HR strategy in support of the business plan and strategic direction of a fast-paced growing real estate company. Oversight includes Talent Acquisition, Employee Retention, Employee Relations, Training and Development, HRIS, Payroll, Benefits and related HR Compliance topics. This is both a strategic and tactical role: while leading the HR function at a high level, the Senior Director will also manage day-to-day responsibilities as needed.

The ideal candidate will serve as a cultural steward and role model, embodying Breakthrough’s core values. This role will be based in Los Angeles, CA, and reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and/or Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Responsibilities:

• Cultural Leadership and Employee Relations
• Understands the company mission and performs all duties in line with corporate values.
• Provide focused, business-minded HR leadership to the business and translate business vision and strategy into an executable people strategy.
• Leads by example through tactful communication with an eye toward productive solutions.
• Sets a positive tone for employee communications and serves as a resource for employee relations throughout the organization.
• Address concerns and questions from employees.

• HR Oversight, and Benefits Management
• Develop human resources operational plans and financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances.
• Oversee in-house payroll and benefits functions, maintain the HRIS system, and manage the relationship with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) outside the US (Atlas or other PEO, if applicable).
• Conduct annual reviews of the employee benefits program, make recommendations, and facilitate open enrollment.

• Compliance and Records Management
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, company policies and procedures.
• Communicate changes in personnel policies and procedures and ensure proper compliance is followed.
• Develop policies across multiple office locations and geographies, both within the US and abroad.
• Ensure employment compliance and employment laws are met and monitored; work with legal teams as needed for related matters.

• Employee Lifecycle Support
• Oversee the team to manage recruitment pipeline and provide excellent experience with all other employment lifecycle-related support (onboarding, offboarding, parental leave, etc.).
• Lead and contribute to long-term talent development, retention, and succession planning.
• Coach and mentor employees and managers; provide motivation and growth opportunities for engagement and performance.

• Performance Management
• Support and collaborate with leadership by providing HR direction, advice, and counsel regarding employee growth and management.
• Facilitate performance reviews that align company values and business objectives with employee goals.
• Recommend and implement procedures to manage turnover.
• Consult with legal counsel as appropriate on personnel matters.

• Learning and Development
• Identify, assess, and develop training needs across the organization.
• Oversee the training of individuals or groups of employees.
• Coordinate management training in interviewing, selection, terminations, promotions, performance management, and employee relations training.

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