Gossamer Bio · 1 day ago
Associate Director/Director, HR Operations
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$171K/yr - $220K/yr
8+ years expGossamer Bio is a growing life-sciences organization, and they are seeking an Associate Director/Director of HR Operations to scale and govern efficient, compliant, and employee-centric HR operational services. This role will oversee HR processes across the employee lifecycle, manage contingent workforce operations, and ensure compliance with immigration and global mobility regulations.
BiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end HR operational processes across the employee lifecycle (offers, onboarding, offboarding, job changes, promotions, performance cycles, and data governance)
Provide strategic oversight of employee benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment, eligibility management, vendor coordination, and compliance with applicable regulations
Oversee the preparation, review, and issuance of employment offer letters
Own and govern background check and pre-employment screening processes for U.S. and global hires, including vendor oversight, process standardization, and compliance with local regulations
Lead a fit-for-purpose HR operations model (in‑house, shared services, and/or vendor‑supported) that scales with commercialization and geographic growth
Ensure process standardization across global and multi-state operations
Provide direct people leadership to HR Operations team members, including full-time employees and contractors, setting clear expectations, goals, and accountability
Provide operational leadership and governance for an established contingent workforce program, including consultants, contractors, temporary staff, and vendor-provided resources
Oversee standardized onboarding and offboarding processes for contingent workers, ensuring appropriate documentation, system access, training requirements, and security controls
Partner with Talent Acquisition, Contracts, Finance, IT, and Hiring Managers to support proper worker classification, contract management, and risk mitigation
Manage contracts with staffing agencies and workforce suppliers, including service quality, performance oversight, and issue resolution in partnership with Talent Acquisition
Reporting on contingent workforce headcount, spend, tenure, compliance status, and overall workforce mix
Serve as the HR operations point of contact for immigration and work authorization programs, partnering closely with external immigration counsel and internal teams
Support visa and work authorization processes (e.g., H-1B, TN, O-1, L-1, E-3, and other country-specific visas and permits), ensuring accurate documentation and timely case coordination
Advise Talent Acquisition Partners, HR Business Partners and leaders on immigration considerations related to hiring, role changes, and workforce planning
Monitor changes in U.S. and global immigration and mobility regulations and policies, proactively assessing impact and recommending mitigation strategies when needed
Provide operational oversight of employee mobility and relocation activities across both U.S. domestic and international (ex-U.S.) moves, in partnership with relocation vendors, immigration counsel, and internal stakeholders
Own operational relationships with Global Workforce Partners (PEOs/EORs) supporting international employees
Ensure consistent and compliant employee lifecycle management for PEO-employed staff, including onboarding, offboarding, employment changes, and documentation
Oversee PTO tracking, leave administration, and local statutory benefits in partnership with PEO providers
Coordinate country-specific employment updates, including changes to compensation practices, benefits, policies, and statutory requirements
Ensure global workforce practices balance local compliance, internal consistency, and a positive employee experience across countries
Maintain accurate workforce data and reporting aligned between internal HR systems and PEO records
Serve as the functional owner for HR systems (e.g., HRIS, ATS, Benefits), ensuring configuration supports compliance, reporting accuracy, and scalability
Lead system enhancements, integrations, and process improvements to enable automation and executive-ready reporting
Deliver dashboards and insights on headcount, attrition, workforce mix, and compliance tracking
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Life Sciences, or a related field; advanced degree or HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred
8–12+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience in HR Operations within a biotech, pharmaceutical, or life-sciences environment
Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams, including direct management of employees and contractors
Experience supporting regulated, high-growth organizations and commercialization-ready operations
Working knowledge of contingent workforce management, immigration processes, and global employment models (PEO/EOR)
Hands-on experience with HR systems, workforce data governance, and reporting
Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments
Preferred
advanced degree or HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR)
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) and 401(k) matching
Long-term incentive plan
Disability plan
Vacation pay
Sick time
Holiday pay
Work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans
Company
Gossamer Bio
Gossamer Bio is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel and differentiated therapeutic products.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$812MKey Investors
MidCap FinancialHillhouse Investment
2023-07-20Post Ipo Equity· $212M
2022-07-13Post Ipo Equity· $120M
2019-05-02Post Ipo Debt· $150M
Leadership Team
Faheem Hasnain
Founder, CEO and Chairman
Bryan Giraudo
Chief Financial Officer
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