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Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 3 days ago

VP, Human Resources

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$274K/yr - $383K/yr

20+ years exp

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Vice President of Human Resources to serve as a strategic partner to the Chief Human Resources Officer and the Executive Team. This role involves leading enterprise-wide People and Total Rewards Operations, HR Technology, and Strategic HR Business Partnership to support the company's growth and enhance employee experience.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyLife Science

Responsibilities

Partner with the CHRO to define and execute the HR strategy aligned with Tarsus's 2030 vision

Lead the People Operations, HR Technology, and HR Business Partnership functions to deliver a best-in-class employee experience through service delivery, data and strategic partnership

Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to senior executives, helping shape talent strategies that drive business performance

Foster alignment across HR Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Total Rewards, DEIB, Culture, and Employee Experience) to drive continuous improvement of HR services and processes

Drive and evolve strategic workforce planning to successfully align people and resources to business strategies for long-term business growth and sustainability

Build and scale robust people systems, policies, and processes, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and data integrity across the employee lifecycle

Oversee the evaluation, implementation, and optimization of HR technology solutions, including HRIS, people analytics, and automation tools, with a focus on employee experience, efficiencies, and reporting and accuracy for all HR processes

Drive process simplification and digital transformation to improve agility, scalability, and efficiency

Develop, implement manage meaningful performance metrics and dashboard analytics that provide actionable insights for workforce planning, engagement, and productivity

Lead process analyses to identify gaps or redundancies, recommending and putting into action processes and programs that streamline, automate, or improve the HR and broader organization

Lead a high-performing HRBP team that supports executives and leaders across functions

Enable organizational effectiveness through workforce planning, organizational design, talent development, and change management

Build leadership capability through coaching, feedback, and alignment with the Tarsus Leadership Competencies

Champion culture, engagement, and inclusion through strategic initiatives that amplify the Tarsus employee value proposition

Model enterprise-level leadership consistent with Tarsus Leadership Competencies, including strategic thinking, enterprise collaboration, business acumen, and innovative thinking

Develop succession and capability plans for key enterprise functions

Serve as a visible culture carrier, fostering collaboration, empowerment, and accountability

Qualification

HR TechnologyPeople OperationsStrategic HR Business PartnershipData AnalyticsChange ManagementOrganizational DesignProject ManagementEmpowerment SkillsInnovation SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline required

20 years of progressive HR experience with at least 10 years in senior leadership roles overseeing People Operations, HR Technology, and Strategic HR Business Partnership

Demonstrated success leading teams and influencing senior executives in a matrixed organization, with strong business acumen and a strategic, execution-oriented mindset

Proven ability to architect, scale, and optimize enterprise HR systems, processes, and digital solutions in high-growth, global environments

Deep expertise in HR technology ecosystems, data analytics, and workforce insights, including implementation of AI solutions that drive measurable business value

Experience building and leading global functions, including organization design, local HR operations, compliance, and scalable HR infrastructure

Track record of creating and implementing standardized, best-practice HR processes and systems that ensure simplicity, scalability, and compliance across US and international operations

Exceptional project and program management capability, including technology design, integration, and governance, with strong analytical and decision-making skills

Proven record of driving change and transformational initiatives that enhance organizational capability and employee experience

SOX compliance experience required

Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to lead through influence

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

Experience in biopharma, life sciences, or similarly complex, regulated industries highly desired

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance benefits to ensure your well-being

Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days

Company

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Tarsus (NASDAQ:TARS) is a biopharmaceutical company that applies proven science and new technology to revolutionize treatment for patients, starting with eye care.

Founded in 2017

Irvine, California, USA

201-500 employees