Meet Life Sciences is hiring: Human Resources Director in San Francisco

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$200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

We're working with an innovative and growing company that's looking to bring on a dynamic Director/Senior Director of People. This leader will play a key role in shaping and advancing core areas such as performance management, compensation strategy, and benefits oversight. It's an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-driven organization with a collaborative, grounded culture, and a strong commitment to its people.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Design and refine frameworks that support individual development and team success. Guide goal-setting, performance discussions, and leadership alignment on career progression.
• Innovate a total rewards strategy: manage compensation philosophy and execution, including salary planning, equity programs, and incentive cycles. Partner cross-functionally to ensure transparency, fairness, and competitiveness globally.
• Steward an inclusive, values-driven workplace.
• Lead U.S. and global benefits strategy, partnering with vendors to ensure coverage, compliance, and employee education. Own open enrollment and drive utilization through clear, proactive communication.
• Play a key role in growing the company's international footprint.

Ideal background:

• 10+ years of HR experience, including leadership roles in high-growth biotech or life science settings
• Deep knowledge of compensation, performance, and organizational development
• Track record of building and scaling HR programs across regions
• Experience with European labor practices and international employment preferred
• Strategy mindset with strong operational acumen and ability to work across levels
• Clear, confident communicator with a people-first orientation

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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