What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Consultant (Director Level) – Contract position at Sirius Therapeutics, Inc.?
Job Title: HR Consultant (Director Level) – Contract
Location: San Diego, CA (Onsite 2 days/week, ~16 hours/week with flexibility on scheduling)
Job Type: Contract / Independent Contractor
Duration: 6–12 months, renewable
About the Role:
We are a small but growing biotech company seeking an experienced HR professional to provide strategic, hands-on HR consulting. This contract role allows you to guide HR initiatives, support leadership, and help build a high-performing team while maintaining flexibility. Work is outcome-focused, with clear deliverables, and you have discretion in how the work is performed.
Scope of Work:
- Advise on talent acquisition, interviewing, and hiring strategies.
- Support onboarding and ensure smooth integration of new hires.
- Guide performance management, goal setting, and development planning.
- Provide expertise on compensation, benefits, and HR compliance.
- Offer guidance on employee relations, culture, and engagement initiatives.
- Maintain HR records and ensure policies comply with California law.
- Partner with leadership to implement HR strategies aligned with business goals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
- 5 years HR experience, preferably in small to mid-sized companies; biotech/life sciences experience a plus. Director-level or senior HR experience preferred.
- Solid knowledge of California labor laws and HR compliance.
- Hands-on, flexible, and practical approach suitable for a lean organization.
- Experience supporting diverse, multicultural teams.
- HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR) preferred.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strategic thinker with practical, hands-on execution skills.
- Collaborative, approachable, and solution-oriented.
- High emotional intelligence and professional judgment.
- Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.
Our Company：
Sirius is a clinical stage biotech company developing innovative siRNA therapies for global markets. We are dedicated to discovering and developing new treatment options for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease, translating siRNA technology into transformative medicine for the chronic disease treatment. Our most advanced products are SRSD107 for the treatment of thromboembolic disorders, SRSD216 for the treatment of hyperlipoproteinemia, and SRSD384 for the treatment of metabolic disorders.
Founded in 2021 by a world-class leadership team and investors, Sirius has established an innovation center in San Diego, California, and a translational medicine center in Shanghai, China. The company has raised nearly US$150 million in funding from OrbiMed, Creacion Ventures, Hankang Capital, Delos Capital, and BioTrack Capital.