Senior Manager / Director People OperationsDepartment: PrecisionEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: Manhattan, New YorkReporting To: Mike KaswanCompensation: $160,000 - $190,000 / yearDescriptionAbout Precision NeurosciencePrecision is building a direct connection between the human brain and computers, to benefit the hundreds of millions of people worldwide suffering from neurological conditions. Established in 2021, we are a leader in the development and commercialization of brain-computer interfaces (BCI).As a Precision employee, you will be collaborating with experts across a diverse array of fields-including neurosurgery, mechanical engineering, machine learning, and microfabrication-to push the boundaries of what is possible. You will be joining a well capitalized and fast-moving company. In the two years since Precision's founding, we have built and validated a product and have begun human trials in partnership with some of the country's leading neurosurgery programs. And you will be working toward a deeply meaningful goal: restoring function to people living with devastating neurological conditions, including stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and neurodegenerative disease such as ALS. Our platform will enable these individuals to regain independence, communicate with loved ones, and return to work.We are seeking a Senior Manager or Director of People Operations to lead and manage all aspects of human resources and people operations within the company. This includes talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management and organizational development. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong background in people management, particularly within the neuro tech, med tech or health tech sectors and will be passionate about fostering a positive and productive work environment. This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and is on-site at our New York City (Flatiron neighborhood) office. We are unable to consider remote workers or people not currently based in the United States, with working rights. Key Responsibilities
- Talent Acquisition and Recruitment: Develop and implement effective recruiting strategies to attract top talent in the space. Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including oversight of the sourcing, interviewing and onboarding new employees with the assistance of our in-house Senior Recruiter, recruitment agency partners and Operations Coordinators.
- Employee Engagement and Retention: Create and implement programs and initiatives to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction and retention. Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture that aligns with our values and mission.
- Organizational Development: Lead initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness, including workforce planning, succession planning and change management. Partner with senior leadership to align people operations strategies with business goals.
- Learning and Development: Identify training and development needs across the organization and create comprehensive learning and development programs. Facilitate workshops, training sessions and other learning opportunities to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
- Performance Management: Design and oversee performance management process, including goal setting, performance reviews and career development plans. Provide coaching and support to managers and employees to ensure continuous improvement and growth.
- Compensation and Benefits: Develop and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent. Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- HR Policies and Compliance: Establish and maintain HR policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal laws. Ensure all HR policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal laws. Ensure all HR practices align with industry standards and best practices.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor's degree or above in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field and/or relevant certification from SHRM or HRCI (PHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP).
- A minimum of 7 years of progressive, hands-on people operations experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Experience working in a rapidly-growing VC or PE funded company.
- Strong expertise leading a talent acquisition team and/or recruiting technical positions such as software engineering and hardware engineering roles.
- Experienced at managing People Operations in companies that have distributed workforces.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team, manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws and regulations.