Director, People Strategy Partner

BlueRock Therapeutics

. Serve as the primary People Strategy Partner to the Chief Technical Operations Officer and Technical Operations leadership team, translating business priorities into actionable people and workforce plans.

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $191,000 - $202,050 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in People Strategy, Organizational Design, and Employee Relations, with a strong focus on talent management and performance improvement. Proficient in using workforce data and insights to drive organizational effectiveness and support change initiatives.

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People Strategy PartnershipEmployee Relations ManagementOrganizational Design SupportTalent Management ExpertiseStrong Business Acumen

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Hard Skills

Organizational DesignTalent ManagementWorkforce PlanningPerformance ManagementHR ComplianceData AnalysisProblem-SolvingDocumentation MaintenanceGoal SettingCompensation Planning

Soft Skills

Coaching SkillsEmotional IntelligenceClear CommunicationAdaptabilityCredibility Building

Tools & Technologies

HR SystemsPowerPointExcel

Industry Keywords

Life Sciences ExperienceRegulated Industry KnowledgeUS Employment LawOntario Employment Law

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary People Strategy Partner to the Chief Technical Operations Officer and Technical Operations leadership team, translating business priorities into actionable people and workforce plans.
Advise and coach leaders on organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, talent decisions, performance, engagement, retention, and organizational health.
Provide hands-on guidance on complex employee relations matters, including performance concerns, workplace conflict, conduct issues, accommodations, and other sensitive employee situations.
Lead or support timely, fair, and well-documented reviews of employee concerns in partnership with Legal.
Partner with the Senior Director, People Strategy and Engagement to align Technical Operations priorities with BlueRock's broader people strategy and employee experience.
Evaluate organizational structures, role clarity, decision rights, work processes, capability needs, and talent deployment.
Support organizational changes by assessing people implications, developing implementation plans, and helping leaders communicate with clarity and care.
Facilitate talent reviews, succession planning, performance management, development planning, and retention discussions within Technical Operations.
Coach leaders to strengthen team effectiveness, leadership capability, collaboration, accountability, and sustainable performance.
Use workforce data, employee insights, and business context to identify organizational risks, opportunities, and practical solutions.
Lead core People processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, compensation planning, talent reviews, workforce planning, and engagement activities.
Coordinate across Talent and Learning, People Rewards and Operations, Legal, and other partners to deliver integrated solutions.
Develop practical tools, resources, and manager guidance addressing recurring organizational and employee needs.
Maintain documentation related to employee matters, organizational changes, and key talent decisions.
Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve service delivery, strengthen operating rhythms, and reinforce BlueRock's values throughout the employee experience.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field required.
Minimum of 8 years of progressive human resources experience, including experience as an HR business partner or People partner in a complex organization.
Strong employee relations experience, including advising leaders on performance, conduct, conflict, workplace concerns, and sensitive employee matters.
Demonstrated experience supporting organizational design, talent management, workforce planning, performance management, and organizational change.
Strong business acumen, judgment, emotional intelligence, and coaching skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence at senior levels.
Working knowledge of US and Ontario employment law, HR compliance, and regulatory requirements preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data and employee insights to inform recommendations.
Proven ability to manage competing priorities, respond effectively to changing needs, and maintain attention to operational detail.
Clear and adaptable communication skills, with proficiency in HR systems, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Ability to travel between BlueRock locations up to 25%, including offices/facilities in Toronto and New York.
Life sciences or other regulated-industry experience is preferred.