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Human Resources Leader

Katie Weigel with Robert Half Finance and Accounting is recruiting to fill a Human Resources Leader role for a rapidly growing and wildly successful start up in Reno. The position is the first and only HR role within the organization and as such will have a wide variety of responsibilities from very hands on human resources administration tasks, to the strategic end of developing the human resource infrastructure to include: payroll and benefits (currently outsourced); training and development, talent acquisition, onboarding, workforce management, etc. This individual will be responsible for designing and executing HR strategies that support rapid growth, regulatory compliance, and a strong company culture. This is a foundational role suited for someone who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and wants to help build a high-performance team from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:
• Lead full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, interviews, and hiring
• Design and manage onboarding and orientation processes
• Employee Relations & Development:
• Serve as the point of contact for employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance coaching
• Support development plans, training, and engagement initiatives
• HR Operations & Compliance:
• Draft and enforce employee handbooks, policies, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with labor laws (FLSA, FMLA, OSHA, HIPAA if applicable)
• Maintain accurate HR records, manage benefits enrollment, and coordinate payroll with Finance
• Culture & Organizational Development:
• Partner with leadership to build and sustain a strong, mission-driven culture
• Lead DEI efforts, feedback programs, and internal communications
• Help define internal workflows and job structures as the company scales

Qualifications:

• 37 years of HR experience, preferably in healthcare, life sciences, or a regulated industry
• Knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and startup scalability issues
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-starter comfortable with ambiguity and building processes from scratch
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (HR certification a plus)

The company has a great culture, a team of highly talented people. The position pays market with generous bonus potential, to be paid quarterly. The role is on-site in Reno.