Director/Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner

Director/Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner

Company: Keros Therapeutics

At Keros, our mission is to deliver significant clinical benefit to a wide range of patients with disorders that are linked to dysfunctional signaling of the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-ß) family of proteins. With a focus on developing differentiated product candidates that are designed to alter TGF-β signaling, we aim to target the pathways critical for the growth, repair and maintenance of blood cells and a number of tissues, including bone, skeletal muscle, adipose and heart tissue. We believe our product candidates have the potential to unlock the full therapeutic benefits of modulating the TGF-β superfamily and provide disease-modifying benefit to patients.

Job Summary

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Director/Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner will provide strategic HR partnership throughout the organization. This leader will partner closely with senior leadership to develop, guide, and drive organizational effectiveness, while aligning HR strategies with business objectives. The ideal candidate will understand the importance of building relationships, trust building, empathetic professionalism, and solid communication while continuing to strengthen and nurture a strong and cohesive company culture. Success in this role requires a strategic, collaborative and innovative thinker with a strong background in HR and a passion for developing high‐quality programs, tools and resources.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy and execution across the organization by providing both strategic and hands‐on expertise and practice in multiple areas of human resources.
• Act as strategic advisor on all aspects of people and leadership, including recruitment, talent management, learning and development, performance management, succession planning, retention, change management, team effectiveness and employee engagement.
• Run annual HR processes (i.e. compensation planning, performance management, talent planning, promotions, workforce planning, organization design, etc.)
• Ensure robust onboarding plans are in place for new leaders and managers.
• Work with leadership to determine effective HR solutions to support the organizational effectiveness of teams and the implementation of organizational initiatives.
• Oversee the development of programs and policies that support business objectives and are necessary and cost effective.
• Be accountable for HR compliance in line with labor and employment regulations and to manage business risk arising from employment liability.
• Build credibility and trust by providing a solid and visible HR leadership presence with leadership, managers, and employees. Take a hands‐on approach to all HR-related initiatives, while successfully monitoring the "pulse" of the employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement.
• Act as a cultural ambassador to promote a positive environment that is inclusive, high-performing, and creative.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree required, preferably with an emphasis in Human Resources or related discipline. Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 10+ years of relevant, hands-on practice and experience in the HR field. Experience in HR Centers of Excellence (i.e. Talent Management) preferred.
• Biotech or pharma industry experience required.
• Dynamic and creative HR leader who can coach leaders and managers, advise on organizational design and create robust talent planning strategies.
• Proven experience leading or significantly contributing to organizational design and workforce planning.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and influence stakeholders.
• Strong relationship skills. Able to gain a trusted advisor status to employees, and leadership.
• Excellent attention to detail and execution skills and the ability to translate HR strategy into actionable initiatives.
• Strong points of view on how to scale culture, including best practices in team dynamics and ensuring organizational values are realized.
• Strong management skills. Able to manage individuals and processes across the organization.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required, as well as being an active listener and a team player.
• Highly emotionally intelligent and self-aware.
• Flexible to adjust priorities based on overall business needs.
• Culture conscious, human resources visionary who values integrity and transparency.

Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mission Statement

Keros is an inclusive company. We believe that diversity drives innovation. We continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. As such, Keros takes a holistic approach in mentoring, coaching, and developing all of our Keros team members.

Keros Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies

Keros Therapeutics does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than the candidate directly. Any unsolicited submission by an agency to Keros is prohibited. Any resume submitted by an agency without a signed contract or expressed consent by a member of the Keros Therapeutics Human Resources Department, will be considered property of Keros Therapeutics, and no fee shall be owed with respect thereto.