Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner

The role

The Senior Director HR Business Partner will build and drive the People Strategy for the R&D and Regulatory Functions. This role reports to the Chief People Officer (Interim) and aligns functional goals with corporate goals.

What you will do

• Develop the People Strategy to enable short-and-long term functional goals in alignment with corporate goals
• Partner with HR subject matter experts in TA, Total Rewards, Employee relations, Communications, and Talent development
• Assess organizational needs to ensure People Strategy is aligned to goals and meeting business needs
• Advise and coach senior leaders in solving complex issues related to organization design, development, and change leadership
• Participate and lead corporate-wide programs that enhance employee experience and support company growth

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related, relevant discipline
• 12+ years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience developing and implementing HR strategies in biotechnology required
• Expert-level experience developing strategic workforce plans, from conception to implementation
• A demonstrated history of success in supporting client groups in a consultive role
• In depth knowledge of organizational development, process management, and change management
• A track record of being both an advocate for their business unit and a model and representative of strong HR best practices
• Experience managing and mentoring successful HR talent
• Experience conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations with appropriate management recommendations
• An excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to educate and influence through formal and informal communications
• Highly experienced in talent management, succession planning, and career growth and development
• Strong experience managing and/or leading culture and change management or organizational effectiveness initiatives

Nice to have

• Experience with the design and delivery of Sales Incentive programs preferred

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k match
• Flexible time off
• Paid holidays

About the company

Vera Therapeutics is a commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on the pursuit of truth in science to transform medicine in autoimmune disease, starting with the kidney. Founded in 2016, the company is based in Brisbane, California.