Senior Consultant, Strategic & Operational Human Resources

Senior Consultant, Strategic & Operational Human Resources,Job Summary Danforth’s Strategic & Operational HR consulting team provides advisory and execution of HR functions according to clients’ needs, scaling in line with their growth. Services include foundational HR strategy and guidance, organizational development, on-boarding, benefits/payroll, employee relations and executive compensation, among others. TheSenior Consultant, Strategic & Operational Human Resources will have extensive experience supporting early-stage and publicly traded life science organizations, including biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device and healthcare IT companies.The ideal candidate will have consulting experience with the ability to balance priorities of multiple clients at a time. This role requires a leader who provides executive-level guidance to the client and hands-on oversight that is often needed and typical in early-stage organizations. TheSenior Consultant is responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the client organization, specifically in the areas of succession planning, talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, training and development, and compensation.TheSenior Consultant provides strategic leadership by articulating HR needs and plans to the executive management team, shareholders and the board of directors. Responsibilities, which may vary by client engagement Collaborate with executive leadership to define a client company’s long-term mission and goals; identifies ways to support this mission through talent management Establish and implement HR efforts that effectively communicate and support the company’s mission and strategic vision Develop HR plans and strategies to support the achievement of the overall business operations objectives Function as a strategic business advisor to the executive/senior management of each business unit or specialty group regarding key organizational and management issues Work with the company's executive management team to establish a sound plan of management succession that corresponds to the strategy and objectives of the company Develop comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans to meet the human capital needs of strategic goals Develop and implement comprehensive compensation and benefits plans that are competitive and cost-effective Oversee talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, retention, training, leadership development, compensation and benefits globally Provide guidance and leadership to the management and HR (if applicable) teams; assists with resolution of human resource, compensation, and benefits questions, concerns, and issues Ensure compliance with employment, benefits, insurance, safety, and other laws, regulations, and requirements Maintain knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices in employment law, human resources, and talent management Draft and implement the organization’s staffing budget, and the budget for the human resource department Select and/or manage vendors and external business partnership Partner with Finance to complete business operations audits, such as workers compensation and compliance filings such as 5500s As appropriate, partners with the HR practice’s Managing Director on business development activities, consultant professional development, external marketing activities Requirements Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong supervisory and leadership skills. Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations. Knowledge of and experience with varied human resource information systems. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Education and Experience A BS/BA degree from an accredited college/university; MBA or MA/MS in human resources or related field preferred.10-15 years of progressive HR experience, with 5+ years of HR senior leadership experience 8-10 years of life sciences experience (biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, healthcare IT) required SHRMSenior CertifiedProfessional (SHRM-SCP) or SHRM CertifiedProfessional (SHRM-CP) certification preferred. Consulting experience preferred Extensive experience in both early-stage and publicly traded life science organizationsBenefits Competitive Pay Flexible hours (Part-time and Full-time) Ability to work remote Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) About Danforth Advisors Danforth is the financial and operational backbone to hundreds of life science companies, ranging from startups to publicly traded entities.Our services span wide-ranging client needs, whether short or long term, including accounting and operational finance support, capital raising, financial planning and analysis, IPO preparation, post-public SEC compliance, clinical business operations and strategic and operational human resources. We serve clients nationwide from our headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts and regional bases in New York, Philadelphia and San Francisco. Additional information is available at www.danforthadvisors.com. Danforth offers flexibility, stability and collaborative team support in a dynamic and rewarding industry.Unlike larger firms, our consultants have final say over their hours and assignments, and regularly engage with scientific founders, CEOs, board members, heads of operations and their teams – playing an integral role in the client company’s success. Our supportive culture was recently recognized among the Boston Globe’s Top Places to Work and Top Workplaces USA 2022, compiled by Energage. Danforth is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and thrive on diversity, equity and inclusion and actively support these values within our client companies.Apply tot his job