ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Arcaea is a biology-first beauty company building a new ingredient toolset for the beauty and personal care industry. We are creating pioneering ingredients, products, and stories accessible uniquely through biology. 

OVERVIEW:

Our goal is to make biology the most desired technology in the products we use. The Director of People Operations will be critical for supporting team buildout and creating an outstanding working culture and environment. This role will be responsible for leading and managing our People Operations and will report to the Director of Business Operations. 

This individual will work in close partnership with the department leads on hiring and talent management. They will own workflows around people management, including recruitment, orientation, training, benefits management, succession planning, compensation, employee recognition, compliance, conflict resolution, organization development and talent management. The ideal candidate will bring an empathetic approach that is detail-oriented and flexible, as well as enthusiasm and passion for building a positive and thriving culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategize to implement culture and values throughout business operations and processes 
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by staying up to date with existing and new legislation and policies
• Work with leaders across business to develop operational financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating hiring requirements
• Supports management by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions
• Manage vendors providing human resource services including payroll, benefits brokers, and other wellness programs
• Lead, manage, and coordinate recruiting, hiring, and onboarding processes across the organization 
• Work across the organization to nurture a transparent, inclusive, and compassionate culture where all employees feel recognized and valued
• Uphold the values of equity and inclusion in all systems and policies of the organization
• Own initiatives and processes around talent development, including professional development programs and policies
• Manage relationships with external recruiting and professional development vendors
• Support development HR metrics which will be shared with leadership and to which the function will be accountable
• Do “whatever it takes” to get the job done and work effectively and efficiently including on a tight deadline without drama or ego. We are a dynamic startup whose priorities may need to shift

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS: 

• 6-10 years’ related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven success leading all human resource functions
• Start-up experience a plus
• Familiarity with and ability to manage software platforms and vendors
• Knowledge of effective hiring practices
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills
• Outstanding organization ability
• Demonstrates self-motivation, strong analytical skills and independent thinking, as well as flexibility in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated expertise in scaling human resources and talent management functions
• Ability to display sensitivity, tact, and responsiveness in various situations and maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to connect, build bridges and work collaboratively
• Driven to work in a fast-paced environment and a willingness to adapt to changing priorities

This role is expected to be 80% on site in our Boston HQ location

Pay Range for this position is: $130,000-$150,000.

We are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion in all its practices. It is the policy of Arcaea to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants.