About Us
At Qualio, we're revolutionizing how life science teams bring life-saving products to market through our innovative quality management platform. Our platform is trusted by hundreds of cutting-edge companies, from computational biology pioneers to leaders in mRNA vaccine development.
The Qualio team is all-remote, and currently distributed across North America, Europe and Australia.
What’s the opportunity?
We're seeking a strategic and very hands-on Lead, People Business Partner to co-lead our growing People Ops team and drive organizational excellence through data-informed people strategies. In this role, you’ll lead projects and manage stakeholders, providing strategic direction and hands-on project management while ensuring operational excellence in all people matters across the organization, with special focus on our Engineering, Product Management, and Design (EPD) teams.
In a nutshell: This is an IC role, responsible for supporting the EPD organization and acting as Project Manager on company people programs. As part of the project you’ll lead and manage stakeholders from the People team and from others organizations. You will report to the VP, People Ops.
What will I be doing?
- Develop and execute comprehensive people strategies aligned with business objectives, leveraging data analytics to drive decision-making and measure program effectiveness
- Lead projects and serve as an interim people manager as needed, functioning as a member of a team of People Ops professionals while overseeing people-centric initiatives.
- Drive organizational excellence through innovative talent management practices, performance frameworks, and leadership development initiatives
- Design and implement scalable DEI initiatives with measurable outcomes to foster an inclusive global culture
- Establish and maintain comprehensive people analytics frameworks that track engagement, retention, DEI progress, and overall organizational health
- Partner with executive leadership to optimize organizational design, talent development, and succession planning through data-backed recommendations
- Oversee cross-functional projects using structured project management methodologies to deliver high-impact people programs
- Ensure alignment and consistency in people practices across global regions while respecting local regulations and cultural nuances
- Anticipate organizational needs and proactively develop solutions that enhance employee experience and operational efficiency
How will I make an impact?
- Leverage data-driven insights to influence executive decisions and strategic direction
- Design scalable people programs that drive measurable business outcomes
- Lead the evolution of our people systems and processes as we scale
- Foster a culture that embodies our core values and empowers teams to do their best work
- Establish metrics and frameworks that track cultural and business progress
What skills do I need?
- 5+ years of demonstrated HR experience with proven ability to drive results in complex environments
- Experience managing a team of direct reports, demonstrating effective project leadership, performance management, and stakeholder collaboration
- Strong project management skills with experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
- Experience supporting global teams and understanding their unique people needs
- Strategic mindset with proven ability to align people initiatives with business objectives
- Expertise in implementing and optimizing HRIS and analytics platforms to drive efficiency and insights
- Proficiency in leveraging AI tools and platforms to enhance HR processes, including:
- Using AI analytics for workforce insights and predictive modeling
- Implementing AI-powered solutions for talent development
- Automating routine HR tasks while maintaining the human touch
- Utilizing AI tools for employee engagement analysis
- Deep expertise in core HR functions, elevated through strategic use of technology:
- Data-driven organizational design and workforce planning
- Succession planning and talent development frameworks
- Employee relations strategy and conflict resolution approaches
- Performance management systems and coaching methodologies
- Retention strategy development and implementation
- Experience building and implementing DEI strategies with measurable outcomes
- Knowledge of US, Irish, and international labor laws
- Outstanding leadership abilities with a coaching and mentoring approach
- SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or GPHR Certification a plus
- Experience in life sciences or regulated industries a plus
What should my approach be?
- Lead by example, modeling the culture and behaviors you want to see in your team
- Balance strategic thinking with tactical execution, knowing when to dive into details
- Solve complex problems by blending data-driven insights with human intuition
- Own your work while nurturing team collaboration and development
- Connect authentically across all levels, communicating with empathy and clarity
- Build and maintain a learning culture within your team and the broader organization
- Adapt quickly in dynamic environments, turning challenges into growth opportunities
Benefits
- 100% remote
- Competitive salary
- Matching 401k
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Dependent & Health FSA, Short/Long Term Disability, Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
- Unlimited PTO policy
- Company allowance for home office supplies
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Opportunity to make a difference through helping life-saving products get to market
A note to candidates:
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive company and we are most interested in finding the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background, and that’s okay. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.
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What We Do
At Qualio, our mission is to help teams building life-saving products get to market in less time, with less cost and less risk. We're bringing fresh thinking to a slow-moving industry that's ripe for change, and it's working - Qualio is the #1 fastest growing platform for emerging life sciences companies and is used in over 75 countries.
Qualio is the first quality platform that helps life sciences companies become quality-driven and accelerate growth. At its foundation is a modern QMS that enables companies to move from disconnected sources, tools and data to streamlined workflows and powerful insights using software that is simple and fun to use.
Join our globally distributed team today to share in the experience and learn from incredibly talented people from all over the world.
Our culture and values are central to everything we do. If they describe you, and the people you'd like to work with then we'd love to talk. Learn about them here - https://www.qualio.com/careers
