Director, People Business Partner

We are looking for someone that thrives in a rapidly changing, ambiguous environment. Embraces change, is continuously learning, and approaches each day with an improvement-focused mindset. You are a culture champion, talent identifier, performance overseer, and services beacon where execution is always the goal. You will play a critical role in aligning People strategies with business objectives to drive organizational performance. Acting as a trusted advisor, the People Partner collaborates with senior leaders and key stakeholders to provide strategic HR guidance and support across multiple business functions. This position requires deep expertise in HR practices, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to influence business decisions to drive sustainable growth and a high-performing culture. The ideal candidate will have experience working for a public company in the life sciences or tech sector.

• →Partner with business leaders to understand organizational goals, challenges, and opportunities; advise on People strategies that support business success
• →Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to senior leaders, providing insights on employee engagement, retention, performance management, and organizational development
• →Lead People programs within client group talent management initiatives, including performance management, workforce planning, succession planning, leadership development
• →Leverage AI and advanced analytics to enhance workforce planning, talent insights, organizational design, and decision-making at scale
• →Partner with COE’s with administering people related programs, compensation, community, benefits and leave of absence, workforce analytics
• →Address complex employee relations issues and ensure compliance with company policies, labor laws, and regulations. Provide guidance to managers on conflict resolution, disciplinary actions and performance improvement plans
• →Collaborate with Talent Acquisition teams to develop and execute effective recruitment strategies, ensuring the attraction of top-tier talent
• →Lead initiatives to enhance organizational design, optimize team structures, and ensure efficient business operations
• →Support change management efforts during organizational transitions, acquisitions, or other business transformations
• →Partner with legal, ensuring adherence to employment laws and company policies
• →Foster strong relationships across business units, ensuring that People priorities are understood and supported by leadership

This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration 2-3x per week in our San Francisco Office.

• Minimum of 10 + years of progressive HR experience with at least 10 years in a strategic HRBP role
• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience
• Experience working in a Life Sciences organization who have a commercialized product a plus
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and organizational development principles
• Demonstrated experience applying AI-enabled tools or insights to improve People processes, strategic planning, or leader decision-making
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization, from executives to individual contributors
• High level of business acumen and ability to align HR initiatives with business objectives
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to leverage metrics to drive decision-making
• 10 % travel
• You have demonstrated curiosity and adaptability in adopting AI-powered tools and technologies