Sr. Manager/Director, People - Pleasanton, CA

Calyxo, Inc. is a medical device company headquartered in Pleasanton, California, USA. The company was founded in 2016 to address the profound need for improved kidney stone treatment. Kidney stone disease is a common, painful condition that consumes vast amounts of healthcare resources each year. Our team is led by executives and investors with a proven track record of commercializing paradigm-shifting devices to meet unmet needs within urology.

Are you ready to change the future of kidney stone treatment? We are seeking high achievers who want to be part of a dynamic team working in a fun, diverse atmosphere.

In This Role, You Will:

The Sr. Manager/Director, People is a people leader within the organization, responsible for executing key people initiatives, driving operational excellence, and supporting the organization by fostering a high-performing and engaged workforce. This role oversees our onboarding program, talent development, employee relations, benefits, and compliance while ensuring alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate has strong tactical and strategic HR expertise, particularly in a fast-paced, growth-oriented medical device manufacturing environment. This is an in-office position located in Pleasanton, CA.

• HR Leadership & Collaboration:
  • Act as a strategic advisor to the People Team and contribute to HR strategy execution and decision-making.
  • Provide leadership and best practices within the People Team and across the organization.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with all Calyxo leaders to ensure HR initiatives align with business goals.
• Employee Relations & Culture Development:
  • Serve as a trusted resource for managers and employees, addressing employee relations matters and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
  • Implement initiatives that drive employee engagement, retention, and workforce development.
  • Partner with leadership to create and reinforce our company culture and values.
• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding with Excellence:
  • Support talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain top talent, working closely with the TA team and hiring managers.
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure job descriptions capture the requirements of the position and ways in which an individual will be successful. Collaborate with team to ensure jobs are leveled appropriately and salary ranges are commensurate with required skill sets and experience.
• HR Operations & Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including EEO, FMLA, ADA, and OSHA regulations.
  • Support internal audits, HR reporting, and process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Performance Management & Development:
  • Manage the performance management process, ensuring alignment with company goals and employee growth.
  • Develop and oversee training and leadership development programs to support employee career progression.
• Compensation & Benefits:
  • Partner with the People Team to evaluate and administer compensation structures, benefits programs, and rewards initiatives.
  • Support pay equity reviews and total rewards strategies to enhance employee satisfaction and retention.

Who You Will Report To:

•  Vice President, People

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree or HR certification (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3-5 years in an HR leadership role.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, HR compliance, and best practices in a manufacturing or medical device environment.
• Proven experience in employee relations, talent management, performance management, and organizational development.
• Ability to engage and collaborate with all levels of the organization, from executives to frontline employees, fostering a culture of trust and open communication.
• Serves as a strategic HR partner, providing guidance and recommendations while driving HR operational excellence and supporting high-level strategy execution.
• Comfortable challenging the status quo when necessary, using sound judgment and HR best practices to drive business-forward solutions.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth company with evolving business needs.
• Work location: Pleasanton, CA
• Travel: 10%
• Full-time employment