Vice President, Human Resources

Role Summary

Lead global HR initiatives and partner with senior leaders to shape enterprise-wide people strategies that drive innovation, organizational agility, and high performance. Build and develop a team of HR Business Partners and collaborate with HR Operations and Talent teams to deliver integrated, scalable people solutions that power growth. This role is based in Lexington and requires onsite presence five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of a comprehensive HR strategy across the global organization, aligned with enterprise goals and culture
• Serve as a strategic partner to the CHRO and Kiniksa’s senior leadership, advising on organizational design, talent planning, and leadership development
• Build and manage a high-performing HR Business Partner team to deliver coordinated support across functions
• Drive organizational effectiveness through change management, performance enablement, and leadership capability building
• Build strong, influential relationships with key stakeholders, removing barriers to enable operational transformation across the business
• Facilitate regular leadership team meetings and drive continuous improvement in leadership capability and organizational effectiveness
• Establish a continuous improvement strategy grounded in business priorities to ensure organizational readiness for future growth and expansion
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract and retain top talent in a competitive, high-growth environment
• Oversee employee relations and performance management strategies to foster accountability, and fast action in recognition and performance outcomes
• Collaborate with HR Operations to ensure compensation and benefits programs are implemented in a way that supports talent retention and motivation
• Champion and reinforce a culture that is aligned with enterprise-wide values and the strategic priorities of Kiniksa

Qualifications

• 15+ years of Human Resources experience including HR leadership and people management
• Experience working with senior leadership, with an established track record of delivering results
• Demonstrated success in a fast-paced, innovative biotech/life sciences company
• Direct experience with executive and non-executive compensation; experience in incentive sales compensation a plus
• Executive presence and ability to lead and influence by example
• Flexible to adjust priorities based on overall business need
• Proven mindset of proactive continuous improvement
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong commitment to compliance and ethical standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite ( Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, or related field required

Additional Requirements

• Travel up to 25%