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.<br>Key Responsibilities:<br>Talent Acquisition & Onboarding<br>• Lead full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, interviews, and hiring<br>• Design and manage onboarding and orientation processes<br>Employee Relations & Development<br>• Serve as the point of contact for employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance coaching<br>• Support development plans, training, and engagement initiatives<br>HR Operations & Compliance<br>• Draft and enforce employee handbooks, policies, and procedures<br>• Ensure compliance with labor laws (FLSA, FMLA, OSHA, HIPAA if applicable)<br>• Maintain accurate HR records, manage benefits enrollment, and coordinate payroll with Finance<br>Culture & Organizational Development<br>• Partner with leadership to build and sustain a strong, mission-driven culture<br>• Lead DEI efforts, feedback programs, and internal communications<br>• Help define internal workflows and job structures as the company scales<br>________________________________________<br>Qualifications:<br>• 3–7 years of HR experience, preferably in healthcare, life sciences, or a regulated industry<br>• Knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and startup scalability issues<br>• Strong interpersonal and communication skills<br>• Self-starter comfortable with ambiguity and building processes from scratch<br>• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (HR certification a plus)<br>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. Interested in learning more? Please apply today!
