Human Resources Manager

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The Opportunity Zerigo Health, a San Diego based, early commercial stage, venture-backed company, is commercializing a revolutionary home light therapy platform used for the treatment of chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis. As the first at-home, connected phototherapy treatment platform, the Zerigo System empowers people to better manage and self-deliver care. Treating highly prevalent and chronic skin disorders with a connected, handheld narrowband UV phototherapy light treatment device allows patients and physicians to manage dosing, frequency, and duration of therapy through a smartphone application and the Zerigo Solution’s proprietary software. People being treated with the company’s system receive comprehensive care support from ZerigoCare Guides, who monitor them to enhance treatment adherence, improve efficacy, and deliver sustained health outcomes. The platform, which is the first of its kind, has received FDA 510(k) clearance, ACHC accreditation, and Medicare approval. Zerigo is backed by leading venture capital and private equity firms, including 7wire Ventures, SV Health Investors, Cigna Ventures, Leaps by Bayer, General Catalyst, Dragoneer, H.I.G. BioHealth Partners, and Bluestem Capital. The company offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits and stock options, as well as a challenging and rewarding work environment.

The Role:

The Human Resource Manager will lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices. Responsibilities and Duties

• Provides support and guidance to HR generalists, management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Manage corporate partnerships, which are HR related in nature
• Partners with the Manager of Talent & Experience to understand and execute the organizations human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Partners with the Manager of Talent & Experience to create learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law, both state(s) and federal.
• Sits on the Performance Improvement Committee for ACHC Compliance.
• Manages all personnel files with the strictest confidentiality.
• Prepares all paperwork for exiting personnel.
• Manages the Environmental Health & Safety Program, including updating the IIPP and CCPP and training employees, as required
• Manages COVID-related mandates, including tracking vaccine statuses (Will likely be handled by our Quality team instead)
• Assign and track required training for employees

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related equivalent experience required.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, aPHR, PHR, or SPHR highly desired.
• A minimum of three years of human resource management experience preferred.
• Experience in an FDA Regulated environment
• Familiarity with ACHC and/or CMS requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Personal Characteristics & Cultural Fit:

• Strong results orientation, high level of enthusiasm and energy, the ability to demonstrate flexibility and integrity, and strong management abilities.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; articulate to the Board level and with all stakeholders.
• Capable of creating a culture that is highly motivated and results driven.
• Strong sense of urgency, with the ability to focus company resources to achieve corporate results.