Director, Human Resources
Rezolute, Inc.
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Redwood City, CA
Salary:
$220,000
-
$245,000
per year
Contract type: Full time

Rezolute is a late-stage rare disease company focused on significantly improving outcomes for individuals with hypoglycemia caused by hyperinsulinism (HI). Our antibody therapy, RZ358 (ersodetug), is designed to treat all forms of HI and has shown substantial benefit in clinical trials and real-world use for the treatment of congenital hyperinsulinism (cHI) and tumor hyperinsulinism (tumorHI).
We are seeking a Director, Human Resources will lead and execute key people strategies while serving as a trusted advisor and business partner to senior leaders within the organization. This role blends strategic HR business partnering with core HR responsibilities to drive a high-performance culture, employee engagement, and talent development. The ideal candidate will be an influential leader who can operate at both the strategic and operational levels.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Business Partnering
Qualifying employees are eligible to participate in benefit programs such as:
We are seeking a Director, Human Resources will lead and execute key people strategies while serving as a trusted advisor and business partner to senior leaders within the organization. This role blends strategic HR business partnering with core HR responsibilities to drive a high-performance culture, employee engagement, and talent development. The ideal candidate will be an influential leader who can operate at both the strategic and operational levels.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Business Partnering
- Serve as a strategic advisor to functional leaders, aligning HR initiatives with business goals.
- Partner closely with leadership to drive organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, workforce planning, and change management efforts.
- Guide leaders in performance management, coaching, succession planning, and employee relations matters.
- Lead initiatives to build and sustain a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
- Develop and implement employee engagement surveys and action plans.
- Promote programs that foster recognition, morale, and employee satisfaction.
- Oversee the performance management cycle, including goal setting, feedback, and reviews.
- Partner with managers to build development plans and career pathing for employees.
- Support leadership in identifying high-potential talent and addressing development gaps.
- Collaborate with leadership and external partners to manage compensation structures and total rewards programs.
- Provide guidance on salary benchmarking, merit cycles, promotions, and incentive programs.
- Ensure pay equity, transparency, and alignment with business objectives.
- Design and manage compliance and skills-based training programs across the organization.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including training requirements.
- Lead onboarding and orientation processes to ensure a consistent and engaging new hire experience.
- Maintain and update employee handbooks, HR policies, and standard operating procedures.
- Ensure consistency and compliance across all HR practices and employee relations.
- Partner with legal and compliance teams as needed to ensure best practices.
- Collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition to drive headcount planning and deliver a best-in-class candidate and onboarding experience as the company scales.
- Support integration of new functions and capabilities (e.g., Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access) and associated change management initiatives.
- Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and employees, resolving employee relations issues with a proactive and empathetic approach.
- Use data and metrics to assess organizational health and drive continuous improvement in employee experience and engagement
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years at a Director or senior HRBP level.
- Demonstrated success in a fast-paced, growing company (biotech/pharma industry preferred).
- Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR compliance.
- Proven ability to influence, coach, and build relationships with leaders at all levels.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working in both strategic and hands-on capacities.
Qualifying employees are eligible to participate in benefit programs such as:
- Health Insurance (Medical / Dental / Vision)
- Disability, Life & Long-Term Care Insurance
- Holiday Pay
- Tracking Free Vacation Program
- 401(k) Plan Match
- Educational Assistance Benefit
- Fitness Center Reimbursement
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