HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER (Remote), CARB-X Administration

Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Biopharmaceutical Accelerator (CARB-X) is a global non-profit partnership under the School of Law and is dedicated to accelerating antibacterial research to tackle the global rising threat of drug-resistant bacteria. The CARB-X portfolio is the world’s largest early development pipeline of new antibiotics, vaccines, rapid diagnostics and other products to prevent, diagnose and treat life-threatening bacterial infections. CARB-X is grant-funded and currently supported by multiple government and foundation funders plus in-kind contributions.  The CARB-X environment is innovative, dynamic, energetic, and rapidly evolving.

CARB-X is seeking a highly skilled and experienced HR Manager to help manage our virtual, global workforce. This position will report to the Chief Operating Officer and will be responsible for overseeing personnel management and the implementation of strategies as defined by our funder-approved HR Plan. The Manager will be integral to managing positions within CARB-X, relationships with BU HR and Safeguard Global, and ensuring smooth operations in personnel matters. Essential Functions include: 

Personnel management

Work with Chief Operating Officer on personnel needs and coordinate with Boston University Human Resources, Boston University School of Law and Safeguard Global. Oversee all staff personnel matters, including new hires, terminations, onboarding, and disciplinary actions. Evaluate position descriptions for new and existing roles. Guide interview processes. Guide supervisors in career leveling and salary negotiations to ensure equity. Manage performance evaluation cycles and advise on merit pool allocations. Ensure accurate BU SAP (domestic) and Safeguard Global Unity (international) data management for all positions. Assist with weekly time entries and payroll transactions. Initiates relationships across BU and Safeguard (including in-country HR representatives). Together with the COO, define equitable compensation packages for international employees. Explore staff surveying.

Assist with Human Resourcing Strategic Plan implementation

Together with the Chief Operating Officer, implement CARB-Xs multi-year HR plan. Among other strategies, help redefine and strengthen recruitment and onboarding processes and performance review cycles; conduct root cause analyses of low staff perceptions and gaps; revisit compensation philosophy; organize activities such as trainings and resources for staff and managers. Help execute build, buy, and borrow talent strategies as well as lead succession and redundancy planning and implementation. These strategies include a robust workforce development plan for staff. Shape and track human capital metrics.

Lead Culture Working Group

As part of CARB-Xs commitment to supporting a cohesive, well-functioning, virtual workforce, we continue to explore ways to transmit culture, support onboarding, improve productivity, and manage boundaries. We recognize that culture is built and nurtured by all members of an organization. To help with this, the Culture Working Group (CWG) explores key areas that inform, influence, and improve the culture at CARB-X. The CWG comprises a diverse, cross-team group of employees who bring their own perspectives as well as those of their team members (Research & Development, External Affairs, Finance & Research Administration, Operations, Communications) to fully represent CARB-X. Membership and charges change regularly. The HR Manager will set charge together with the Chief Operating Officer and lead the CWGs efforts to fulfill these.

The position can be entirely virtual, but the successful candidate must be able to work (at least partially) in ET and CET time zones.

Required skills: 

• 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in human resources management
• Strong time-management abilities and attention to detail
• Proficiency in managing and completing multiple projects simultaneously and independently
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities
• Works independently and takes initiative

Preferred skills:

• Knowledge of global hiring practices
• Experience working with a remote, dispersed workforce in different time zones
• Familiarity with SAP or similar systems for HR and payroll management
• Professionalism, diplomacy, creativity, and enthusiasm

 But that's not all were looking for. We want someone who embodies our values:

• Collaboration
• Humility 
• Integrity
• Excellence

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.