Manager / Senior Manager, Human Resources

Your Impact at LILA

Lila is looking for an HR Manager to join the HRBP team and serve as a reliable, day-to-day people partner to assigned managers and client groups. You will support the execution of people programs, help managers navigate employee relations and performance topics, and contribute to building a strong, consistent culture as the organization scales. This role is a strong foundation for growing into a broader strategic HR advisory capacity over time.

What You'll Be Building

• Partner with assigned managers to provide hands-on HR guidance on talent management, employee relations, performance management, and team effectiveness
• Coach managers on people leadership, navigating difficult conversations, and developing their teams
• Drive execution of core HR programs including performance review cycles, compensation planning, and engagement initiatives
• Identify trends in people data and employee feedback to surface insights and flag areas requiring attention
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Legal, and Finance to ensure consistency and compliance across people processes

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in an HRBP, HR generalist, or client-facing HR role
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with managers and leaders across an organization
• Solid knowledge of core HR disciplines including performance management and employment law fundamentals
• Experience coaching managers through complex or sensitive people situations
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment where priorities shift quickly
• Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential matters
• Ability to work 3 days per week onsite at our Cambridge, MA location

Bonus Points For

• Experience supporting technical or scientific organizations, particularly in biotech, AI, or deeptech
• Familiarity with HRIS and people tools such as HiBob, Udemy, Greenhouse, or similar platforms
• Background in organizational development, change management, or culture-building initiatives
• Experience in a startup or high-growth company where HR processes and infrastructure were still being built
• Comfort using AI tools to improve and scale people processes and programs