Enigma Search · 19 hours ago
Sr. Human Resources Consultant / Contract
United States
Full-time, Contract
Remote
Senior LevelEnigma Search is a Clinical Stage biotech company developing off-the-shelf universal CAR-T cell therapies. They are seeking an experienced Senior Human Resource Consultant to establish HR functions and provide expert guidance on HR operations and compliance as they expand into the United States.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Assist in establishing and scaling HR functions from scratch, including policies, processes, and infrastructure for an established biotech in China that is expanding to the U.S
Design and implement HR programs in compliance with employment laws in the U.S. and China, including payroll, hiring, onboarding, employee relations, and off boarding
Processes, develop and oversee compensation strategies, emphasizing total rewards, company equity, stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other equity-based incentives aligned with biotech industry Practices
Guide management on equity plan design, administration, and communication to attract and retain top talent
Provide strategic counsel on organizational structure, and workforce planning to support rapid growth and innovation
Support payroll setup and compliance, integrating equity compensation and benefits programs into existing or new HR systems
Ensure legal compliance and best practices related to employment, benefits, and industry-specific regulations across jurisdictions
Collaborate with finance and legal teams to coordinate equity grants, stock option plans, RSU issuance, and related tax considerations
Deliver expert advice on total rewards design, benchmarking, and competitive analysis to optimize employee engagement and retention
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience standing up HR functions from scratch in high-growth or startup environments, preferably in biotech or life sciences
Deep expertise in company equity programs, stock options, RSUs, and other long-term incentive plans. Strong knowledge of employment law and compliance in both the U.S. and China
Proven track record in designing and implementing total rewards programs and compensation structures for innovative organizations
Excellent project management, influencing, and communication skills
Ability to work independently, troubleshoot complex issues, and provide strategic guidance to executive leadership
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field; advanced certifications or industry-specific experience
Preferred
Experience working with biotech, pharmaceutical, or research-focused startups
Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese preferred
Familiarity with international tax implications of equity and compensation programs
Company
Enigma Search
Enigma Search is recruiting firm that specializes in building talent acquisition programs for life science and biotech companies.
Founded in 2010
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase