Head of Human Resources

ArisGlobal

Head of HR providing executive-level leadership for ArisGlobal's global HR operations. Leading policies, compliance, and talent management in the life sciences sector.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeWaltham • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborates with executive leadership to define the organization’s long-term mission and goals; identifies ways to support this mission through talent management
Lead the execution of ArisGlobal's Global HR Strategy and core areas of the HR department including Recruitment, Employee Relations, Compensation, Employee Engagement, Payroll, and HR Operations
Identifies key performance indicators for the organization’s human resource and talent management functions; assesses the organization’s success and market competitiveness based on these metrics
Provides guidance and leadership to the Global human resource management team; assists with resolution of human resources, compensation, and benefits questions, concerns, and issues
Ensures global compliance with employment, benefits, insurance, safety, and other laws, regulations, and requirements
Maintains knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices in employment law, human resources, and talent management
Drafts and implements the organization’s staffing budget, and the budget for the human resource department
Oversees the daily workflow of the Human Resources & Recruitment department
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
Minimum 10+ years of human resource management experience is required, with strategic, talent, or performance management experience highly preferred
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP strongly preferred
Experience leading remote/international Human Resources teams
Experience with Success Factors or similar HRIS platform preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Proven experience as Head of HR or similar senior HR role
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) ADP: 3% match
Health, dental, vision: day one
Paid maternity + paternity leave
Employee referral program – cash bonus’
PTO (18 days) + Holidays (10 days) = 28 days year-one!
Optional FSA + HSA's, Non-med insurances + Teledoc + more…

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Hard Skills & Tools

human resource managementtalent managementperformance managementemployee relationscompensationemployee engagementpayrollHR operationsbudget managementanalytical skills

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsconflict resolutionproblem-solvingsupervisory skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s degree in Business AdministrationSHRM-CPSHRM-SCP