Human Resources Manager
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Locust Walk
Job Description: Human Resources Manager
Company Overview:
Locust Walk is a global investment bank that integrates corporate development strategy and execution with capital raising for innovative life science companies of all stages. We partner with founders executives and board members through all aspects of corporate development across company asset and deal lifecycles. Through our extensive market intelligence interfacing with investors large pharma biotechs and academic leaders we have a deep understanding of how science and data translates into actionable transactions and business strategy. For more information please visit .
Role Overview:
As Locust Walks Human Resources Manager you will serve as the first point of contact for employees providing guidance on workplace policies and benefits resolving concerns and fostering a positive and inclusive workplace. You will focus on developing and maintaining an environment where individuals are supported and engaged able to do their job well and develop their skills.
The ideal fit for this role is someone who is inherently a people person nimble and able to pivot quickly and self-driven.
Responsibilities:
Recruiting
Manage full-cycle recruiting including job postings candidate sourcing resume review interviewing and selection processes.
Pursue partnerships and develop relationships to enhance your professional network for securing industry-specific talent.
Onboarding and Offboarding
Lead a seamless onboarding experience to ensure new hires are set up for success.
Oversee employee offboarding including exit interviews and administrative tasks.
Benefits Administration and Compensation
Manage open enrollment annually and administer employee benefits programs including health insurance and retirement plans.
Act as the point of contact and support person for benefit questions and processes such health insurance issues or PFML and help employees navigate and troubleshoot challenges.
Perform compensation benchmarking to align pay practices with market standards and maintain competitive positioning.
Performance Management and Talent Development
Facilitate the annual and mid-year performance review cycles and provide managers with guidance and coaching to skillfully deliver feedback. In partnership with managers oversee goal setting career development planning and performance improvement initiatives.
Identify novel ways to develop our highly motivated and ambitious team to further their skills and growth.
Navigate confidentiality with finesse and conduct difficult conversations with authenticity and compassion.
HR Policies and Procedures
Maintain and update employee handbook and HR policies in compliance with federal state and international labor laws.
Employee Engagement
Foster a positive inclusive workplace culture through team building events feedback tools and internal communications.
Conduct employee engagement surveys and carryout actionable improvements.
HR Systems
Oversee HR systems (e.g. HRIS applicant tracking system learning management system).
Office:
This role is based out of our Boston MA office located in the Back Bay (as of August 2025). Qualified candidates will be within commuting distance of our office or planning to relocate before their start date. Candidates must also be currently eligible to work within the US.
Qualifications:
6 years of relevant human resources generalist experience(benefits recruiting performance management culture learning and development employee relations)
Minimum of 2 years of experience working at a professional services firm
Possess a natural curiosity with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Self-reliant with the ability to work autonomously and drive initiatives forward while also being able to recognize when to ask questions
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills - ability to build trust and effectively impart information and ideas via written and verbal communication
Ability to operate effectively as both a tactical and strategic thinker
What is our culture
Our team is composed of entrepreneurial growth-oriented individuals who are committed to the success of others. We foster a high-performance culture that values creative problem-solving strong work ethic and enjoying the journey along the way. The environment is fast-paced intellectually stimulating and collegial with colleagues often sharing lunch in the cafeteria and spending time together after hours. Leadership is open to new ideas and feedback deeply invested in individual growth and highly focused on excellence and productivity. We are open and honest with each other and transparent in our work including information about the health of the business.
Core Values
Our core values define the expectations we have for working with each other and with our clients.
Commitment to the Success of Others - We have a global team-based culture dedicated to achieving success for our clients.
Open and Courageous Communication - Truthfulness and transparency are our guiding principles in communication and feedback with clients. We actively encourage thoughtful and rigorous debate offering clients our best advice even if it may challenge their preferences.
Growth Mindset - We embrace a mindset of continuous learning constantly challenging conventions and seeking creative solutions to overcome deal and strategic obstacles.
Entrepreneurial Spirit - Driven by our passion to advance medical innovation we relentlessly execute with entrepreneurial energy and minimize bureaucratic obstacles.
Enjoy the Ride - We believe in building long-term relationships with our clients and having fun working together accomplishing their goals.
Compensation and Benefits:
Our company has a multi-part compensation structure:
Base salaries are competitive with other transaction-focused professional services firms.
Employees are eligible to earn a bonus based on exceptional individual and firm performance. We believe this encourages personal accountability and teamwork and further the overall health of the business.
Benefits include
health dental and vision
401k match at 6 months
flexible vacation policy
9 company holidays
Hybrid work schedule with onsite presence Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday
The compensation offered is $0 based on experience and alignment with the qualifications with a discretionary bonus of 35% for eligible employees.
Locust Walk welcomes all candidates regardless of race color ancestry gender identity or expression religion national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability Veteran status or any other legally protected status. If you require an accommodation please let us know. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
