VP/SVP Human Resources

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Job description

Desired Candidate Profile

Company is seeking an experienced VP/SVP of Human Resources (HR) who will be based at the company's South San Francisco, California headquarters. S/he will exhibit depth and acumen in the following key areas:

• Create and execute a talent strategy - S/he will be responsible for talent acquisition, employee engagement, total rewards, learning and development, organization development & effectiveness, diversity & inclusion and HR operations. The VP/SVP of HR will ensure that we attract top talent, develop critical capabilities, and create the infrastructure that will enable our continued growth and development.
• Act as a trusted advisor and business partner to the CEO and Company leadership - the successful candidate will be an inspiring leader and mentor, functioning as the expert on people and organizational issues.
• Change management -Success in this role requires a strategic, collaborative thinker, who can offer a long-range vision for scaling the Company while incorporating and communicating Company's values. The VP/SVP of HR will possess a strong mix of strategic and hands-on experience and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. S/he will be a key member of the leadership team while helping to build and scale the company through new phases of growth.

Specific Responsibilities

• Reports to the CEO and is a recognized leader in the organization
• Excited about and a champion for building and operating an open, fast-paced, innovative and passionate biotech company focused on delivering game-changing therapies for patients
• With the CEO and CFO help to advise the comp committee on the talent market in general as well as provide advice on key executive level hires.
• Attract, develop, and retain top tier talent across the company.
• Develop and oversee recruiting plans and efforts to identify top talent within and outside the organization and build employment brand in the talent marketplace.
• Partner with leadership on organizational design; build capabilities needed to deliver on the business strategy and support high performance of the company.
• Ensure talent programs and growth opportunities for team members and culture of continuous learning.
• Oversee employee engagement and employee communications in collaboration with CEO/CFO.
• Be accessible, approachable, and a capable resource to employees throughout the organization, establishing and maintaining strong relationships.
• Advise and counsel managers on employee relations matters, including employee development and employee performance, team effectiveness and employee engagement.
• Champion, promote, and guide the Company's inclusion strategy and diversity initiatives.
• Be a leader of HR operations, systems and processes that will support the organization as the company continues to grow and improve the overall effectiveness of the company.
• Manage and administer compensation planning and benefits programs including policies, processes and communications. Ensure the programs are market competitive and aligned with business and talent goals.
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements and applicable labor laws.

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible, relevant human resources leadership experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Undergraduate degree in relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience scaling an organization and building teams while aligning the appropriate HR systems, processes and resources against a high growth business strategy. Especially important for the successful candidate to have prior experience supporting an organization's organic growth by driving a highly successful talent acquisition strategy.
• Proven experience in successfully in building and leading the HR function, including experience managing talent acquisition, total rewards, employee relations, learning and development, organization effectiveness, diversity & inclusion and HR operations in a growing organization.
• Track record of developing and implementing HR programs and initiatives that support strategic objectives within an innovative environment.
• Must demonstrate ability to initiate and lead strategic/proactive HR projects while still managing and providing day to day HR Operations support.
• Outstanding communication skills, capable of presenting oral and written communications in a well-organized and compelling manner to management team colleagues, the board and external stakeholders.
• Strong business insight and analytical skills; adept at using metrics & data to inform and influence decisions.
• Expertise in coaching across the full spectrum of an organization and managing/mentoring a team.
• Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong, trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results.
• Executive presence and ability to lead and influence by example.
• Knowledge of California employment law and federal government compliance regulations.
• Company's VP/Sr. VP of Human Resources will be required to be fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus. An applicant is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine. You will be required to show proof of vaccination status upon hire. The Company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable state, federal and local laws.