Director, Employee Relations and HR Operations Partner

Amylyx has an audacious mission to usher in a new era for treating diseases with high unmet needs. Where others see challenges, we see opportunities that we pursue with urgency, rigorous science, and unwavering commitment to the communities we serve. We are a clinical-stage company currently focused on post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH), Wolfram syndrome, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Our mission is powered by our people. Our core values - be audacious, be curious, be authentic, be engaged, and be accountable - creating a culture of caring. Amylyx has assembled an experienced team ready to take action because the communities we serve have no time to wait. If you share our passion and are determined to tackle some of medicine's toughest problems, we encourage you to read the opportunity below and apply.

The Opportunity

Amylyx is seeking a Director of Employee Relations and HR Operations Partner to help shape and support the dynamic growth of our organization. The incumbent will serve as a trusted advisor and central point of expertise for all employee relations matters while also playing a key role in supporting the broader HR function. This leader will design and oversee the frameworks, policies, and practices that shape the employee experience - ensuring our culture remains strong, inclusive, and high-performing as we scale. In addition, this leader drives consistency, fairness, and compliance across the organization while strengthening our culture of trust, accountability and performance.

This individual will focus on the day-to-day realities of the employee journey-from navigating workplace challenges to reinforcing performance expectations-while partnering closely with the Talent Management & Development team (who leads onboarding, training, development, and coaching), and with HR Business Partners as the organization expands. The Director will bring balance : empathetic support for employees, clear guidance for managers, and sound judgment that protects the business.

Responsibilities

Employee Relations Leadership

• Lead the company's employee relations strategy and practices, ensuring a fair, consistent, and values-based approach to all workplace matters.
• Conduct, oversee, and document internal investigations in collaboration with Legal and the CHRO.
• Advise leaders and managers on performance management, corrective action, and workplace conflict resolution.
• Partner with HR and Legal to ensure policies are up to date, employee-friendly, and compliant with applicable laws.
• Identify ER trends and proactively recommend training or process improvements to strengthen organizational health and prevent recurrence.
• Manage and resolve employee concerns, investigations, and corrective actions with discretion and integrity.
• Coach and develop HR team members and managers on effective employee relations practices and documentation standards.

HR Functional & Business Partnership Support

Compliance & Culture Stewardship

Flexibility & Growth Mindset

Required Qualifications

Equivalent professional experience will also be considered in place of a degree; we value demonstrated expertise, hands-on leadership, and a proven track record of success just as highly as formal education.

Work Location and Conditions

Compensation

The pay range posted below represents our good faith estimate of compensation for this role, based on market data and internal benchmarks. The final offer may vary depending on a candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as considerations of internal equity.

Estimated Pay Range

$197,000-$222,000 USD

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Amylyx Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Amylyx's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment. Accommodations are available for candidates who require them in our selection process. If you need an accommodation, please let your Amylyx Talent Acquisition contact know.

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