Role Description The HR Lead will own all aspects of Human Resources, People Operations, Compensation, Benefits, Compliance, and Employee Relations. This role is ideal for a proactive HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced biotech environment and enjoys building scalable processes while serving as a trusted advisor to employees and leadership. Reports to: Chief of Staff Location: Remote (U.S.) Responsibilities: - Lead all onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a seamless employee experience. - Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions and support. - Manage compensation planning, benchmarking, and market analyses. - Own equity administration and equity planning processes. - Manage annual compensation review cycles and salary adjustments. - Administer employee benefits programs and manage vendor relationships. - Manage and oversee the company’s 401(k) program, including establishment and administration of a 401(k) committee. - Serve as system administrator for HRIS platforms and related people systems. - Manage payroll preparation and coordinate with payroll providers. - Maintain accurate employee records and HR data and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations. - Oversee leave administration, including parental, medical, and other protected leaves. - Lead and administer the annual performance review process. - Lead learning and development programs that support employee growth and leadership development. - Lead company-wide communications and employee engagement activities. - Organize and facilitate All Hands meetings, team lunches, happy hours, and company events. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. - 5+ years of progressive HR experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences organizations. - Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, benefits administration, and employee relations. - Experience managing compensation programs, benchmarking, and equity administration. - Experience administering HRIS systems and payroll processes. - Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion. - Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills. - Strong project management and organizational abilities. - Ability to operate effectively in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment. Requirements - Experience supporting venture-backed or high-growth biotech companies. - Experience with Radford compensation surveys and benchmarking. - Experience working with Boards of Directors and Compensation Committees. - SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification. - Experience managing immigration processes and employment-related legal matters. Benefits - Competitive salary and equity in a well-funded, clinical-stage biotech. - 100% remote work and flexible schedule. - Health, dental, and vision for you and your dependents. - Flexible time off. - Generous parental leave. - Traditional and Roth 401k. - Mission oriented, remote first culture.

Role Description You are the anchor. As an HR Operations & Payroll Specialist, you own the day-to-day financial tracking, HR administrative operations, and payroll compliance for a single, dedicated brand portfolio. This is a hands-on role requiring exceptional quantitative reasoning, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to operate without heavy hand-holding. You aren't just logging numbers; you are a numbers-driven problem solver who builds streamlined administrative and financial workflows to keep our growth engine running smoothly. - HR Tech & Subscription Management: Take full ownership of tracking, auditing, and executing monthly payments for all recruiting and HR team software subscriptions. - Onboarding & Document Governance: Organize, audit, and maintain clean digital files for critical talent documents, including signed offer letters, independent contractor agreements, and compliance paperwork. - Flawless Payroll Execution: Partner directly with the Head of HR to prep payroll cycles, maintaining the single source of truth for global contractor billing and internal tracking. - Expense Tracking: Reconcile department expenses, vendor invoices, and contractor billings to ensure all operational costs are correctly coded and processed on time. - Data Synthesis: Transition seamlessly between digital ledger systems (QuickBooks), payroll platforms, and complex HR tracking sheets to build clean, audit-ready reports for leadership. Qualifications - 3+ years experience with managing payroll for a 200+ person organization - Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to manage high volumes of sensitive HR, recruiting, and financial documentation without hand-holding. - Deep familiarity with payroll systems (Quickbooks), automated invoicing software, and advanced Excel features. - A numbers-driven problem solver who can connect operational metrics (like software spend and contractor costs) back to the brand portfolio's bottom line. - The ability to translate technical financial trends, budget constraints, and compliance requirements clearly to creative and recruiting team members. Requirements - REMOTE-FIRST & ASYNCHRONOUS working hours. - Strong overlap with US business hours (Eastern Time Zone / EST preferred) for real-time troubleshooting, banking approvals, and communication. How to Apply - Please submit your resume along with a brief description of a previous financial workflow you optimized. - Include examples of financial data management (e.g., managing high-volume invoice processing) and your preferred reconciliation logic. What's Atypical About the Company Incubator Labs is a performance-focused growth organization that builds and scales brands through rapid experimentation, creative iteration, and disciplined execution. We operate as an internal growth engine, not an agency. You will have the unique opportunity to dive incredibly deep into one brand portfolio rather than managing fragmented client relationships. Application Process Interested candidates should apply directly for consideration. Upon submitting your application, our hiring team will review your credentials and will notify you if you are selected to participate in the interview process. We appreciate your interest in IncubatorLab and kindly ask that you refrain from inquiries to our teams via LinkedIn. No third party or agency submissions will be accepted. Equal Opportunity Employer IncubatorLab is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please feel free to contact us.

• Align HR initiatives with operational objectives • Foster a stimulating work environment • Support talent development within teams • Work closely with department leaders to provide HR support • Participate in internal mobility processes • Provide career guidance and support to employees • Design and implement skills development programs • Advise managers on performance management • Act as a mediator in the event of conflicts

• Provide comprehensive HR administrative support across various HR functions. • Assist with payroll-related inquiries, including investigating and resolving payment discrepancies. • Conduct and manage employee background checks and ensure all required documentation is completed. • Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding processes. • Manage cancellations, schedule changes, and employee updates within company systems. • Respond to employee HR-related questions and provide guidance on company policies and procedures. • Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with company standards. • Support HR projects and initiatives aimed at improving processes and employee experience. • Assist with reporting, data entry, and HR documentation management. • Collaborate with management and other departments to address HR-related needs. • Ensure confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive employee information.