Senior HR Strategy Partner - Biotech R&D & Regulatory

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision

401k match

Annual bonus

Equity grants

Paid holidays

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Vera Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director HR Business Partner to report to the Chief People Officer (Interim) and to drive the People Strategy for the R&D & Regulatory Functions, aligning with Vera’s goals.

The role partners with HR experts to attract talent, design compensation and benefits, manage employee relations, and lead talent development while supporting leadership growth in a biotech setting. Excellent communication and strategic thinking are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related 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.
• Brings 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.
• Recognition of the importance of being highly responsive to the needs of senior management, colleagues and staff.
• Understanding of related employment laws, concepts and practices related to the administration of a variety of human resources programs.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethic and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple complicated tasks.
• Experience with the design and delivery of Sales Incentive programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the People Strategy for the R&D & Regulatory Functions.
• Partner with HR subject matter experts to enable the People Strategy (TA, Total Rewards, Employee relations, Communications, Talent development).
• Routinely assess the organizational needs as the business evolves to ensure the 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 as appropriate corporate-wide programs that enhance the overall employee experience and support company growth and success overall.

Skills

Strategic workforce planning

Talent development

Change management

HR leadership

Employee relations

Investigations

Communication skills

HR policy/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Vera Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director HR Business Partner to report to the Chief People Officer (Interim) and to drive the People Strategy for the R&D & Regulatory Functions, aligning with Vera’s goals.

The role partners with HR experts to attract talent, design compensation and benefits, manage employee relations, and lead talent development while supporting leadership growth in a biotech setting. Excellent communication and strategic thinking are essential.