Associate Director/Director, Human Resources

The Associate Director/ Director, Human Resources will also play a crucial role in designing and implementing effective onboarding and benefits programs to enhance employee experience and retention at Seaport Therapeutics. The ideal candidate will enjoy a diverse Human Resource experience in a small, private biotech that anticipates significant growth. As the first HR employee, the candidate will have the opportunity to establish the function at Seaport.

Seaport Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing the development of novel neuropsychiatric medicines in areas of high unmet patient needs. The Company has a proven strategy of advancing clinically validated mechanisms previously held back by limitations that are overcome with its proprietary GlyphTM technology platform. All the therapeutic candidates in its pipeline of first and best-in-class medicines are based on the Glyph platform, which is uniquely designed to enable oral bioavailability, bypass first-pass metabolism and reduce hepatotoxicity and other side effects. Seaport is led by an experienced team that was involved in inventing and advancing KarXT and other neuropsychiatric medicines and are guided by an extensive network of renowned scientists, clinicians and key opinion leaders across neurological specialties. For more information, please visit www.seaporttx.com.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and manage the onboarding process for new hires to ensure a smooth transition.

• Conduct orientation sessions and introduce new employees to the company culture and policies.

• Coordinate with various departments to ensure new hires have necessary resources and training.

• Address employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.

• Support conflict resolution and foster a positive work environment.

• Assist in organizing employee engagement activities and events.

• Assist with the administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.

• Provide guidance to employees on benefit options and enrollment processes.

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of benefits-related transactions.

• Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy and confidentiality.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.

• Assist with payroll processing and systems.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for HR processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

• 5-8 years of HR experience, preferably in a generalist role.

• Strong understanding of HR practices and labor laws.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in Benefits and on boarding