Reporting to the Sr. Director, HR, the Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for communication and administration of all areas of HR programs including compensation, benefits, staffing, organizational development, employee relations, and performance management.

This role is based in our Lexington office. Our office-based employees follow a hybrid schedule of 4 days in the office, and 1 day remote.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Consult with employees and managers to address root causes of human resources issues, attempting to resolve employee relations issues with a systematic approach
• Provide coaching and guidance to all levels of the organization, particularly partnering closely with senior leaders within certain functions
• Advise hiring managers and functional leaders on compensation matters related to offers, market adjustments, promotions while keeping market data and internal equity balanced
• Manage the preparation of data for payroll processing; maintain and oversee all employee changes via ADP Workforce Now; work closely with payroll team on special circumstances
• Manage full cycle recruitment
• Manage all employee leaves
• Work with HR Director during open enrollment and performance management cycles
• Oversee the maintenance of organizational charts by the HR Coordinator
• Generate option grant, merit increase and other incentive memos
• Assist with preparation of the performance review and merit increase processes; prepare and deliver all-company trainings
• Manage and respond to unemployment claims and other HR related request from government agencies
• Maintain monthly HR metrics and update annual Radford survey
• Organize company-wide events and team building planning activities
• Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in Human Resources
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience working in a fast-paced biotech or pharma organization strongly preferred
• Knowledge of principles and practices of HR, knowledge of federal and state laws regarding employment practices
• Experience working with HRIS systems and other HR-related platforms
• Ability to maintain an elevated level of confidentiality
• Ability to provide coaching, influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, process development, analysis and problem solving
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Effective oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong commitment to compliance and ethical standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)
• Salary is commensurate with experience
• Kiniksa Benefits Summary - USA

Kiniksa is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, genetics, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other legally protected category. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.