Remote Senior HR Business Partner — Biotech R&D

Vera Therapeutics, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 250,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Equity

Health insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

401k match

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Vera Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director, HR Business Partner to lead the People Strategy for R&D and Regulatory functions in a fully remote capacity.

The role reports to the Interim Chief People Officer and focuses on aligning HR initiatives with Vera's corporate goals while supporting growth and organizational development. The ideal candidate has 12+ years in HR, biotech strategy experience, and a proven track record in workforce planning, talent development, and change management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related discipline.
• 12+ years of experience or 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.
• History of success in supporting client groups in a consultative role.
• Knowledge of organizational development, process management, and change management.
• Track record of advocating for business units while upholding HR best practices.
• Experience mentoring successful HR talent.
• Experience conducting thorough investigations with management recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to educate and influence.

Responsibilities

• Develop the People Strategy to enable short- and long-term functional goals.
• Partner with HR SMEs to enable the People Strategy across functions.
• Attract and hire critical talent; support retention and recognition.
• Design compensation and benefits to support hiring and retention.
• Build manager capability and proactive performance management.
• Support change management and other communications initiatives.
• Develop leadership and succession through talent development.
• Assess organizational needs as the business evolves and align the People Strategy.
• Advise and coach senior leaders on organization design and change leadership.
• Lead corporate-wide programs that enhance employee experience and support company growth.

Skills

Strategic HR partner

Organizational development

Change management

Talent management

Communication skills

Investigations

Leadership coaching

HR policies knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Job description

Vera Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director, HR Business Partner to lead the People Strategy for R&D and Regulatory functions in a fully remote capacity.

The role reports to the Interim Chief People Officer and focuses on aligning HR initiatives with Vera's corporate goals while supporting growth and organizational development. The ideal candidate has 12+ years in HR, biotech strategy experience, and a proven track record in workforce planning, talent development, and change management.