Vice President, Human Resources

Corvus Pharmaceuticals; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 275,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Corvus Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Vice President of Human Resources to lead talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, employee relations, training and HR compliance on-site in South San Francisco. This leader will scale HR programs to support rapid growth and report to the CEO and Board committees.

The VP HR will guide the people strategy, advise executives, and partner with the Compensation & Benefits Committee to build scalable HR systems and a high-performing culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; MBA and/or HR certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in an executive-level human resources position managing teams.
• Experience in biotech or life sciences is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct the HR strategic planning to create the company's human resources infrastructure across the employee lifecycle.
• Develop future-thinking workforce plan models to support growth, strategy and culture.
• Create standardized HR procedures to enable company and employee growth.
• Implement performance management systems to drive accountability and stellar performance.
• Model company culture and reinforce core values to retain talent and culture.
• Resolve employee relations issues through a structured approach.
• Oversee staffing and recruitment plans while minimizing cost per hire.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.

Skills

Executive HR leadership

Talent management

Compensation & Benefits

Employee relations

Strategic planning

Board relations

Education

MBA

HR certifications

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Title: Vice President, Human Resources

Location: South San Francisco, CA

Position Overview

Corvus Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies with the potential to significantly improve the treatment of immune diseases and cancer. Our lead program, soquelitinib, is a first-in-class oral therapy that selectively inhibits ITK to modulate and control parallel signaling pathways in the immune system.

The primary focus of this position is to oversee the human resource function which includes talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, employee relations, training, employee development, and HR legal compliance. This position leads to the company's human resources efforts necessary to scale the business and lead the people strategy in a high-growth environment. The VP HR will act as a key advisor to the CEO and all other executives in the company, as well as the Compensation and Benefits Committee of the Company's Board of Directors.

Role and Responsibilities

• Direct the HR strategic planning to create the company's human resources infrastructure, which includes all employee life cycle needs
• Develop future-thinking workforce plan models and support the growth, strategy, and culture
• Create standardization and implement human resource best practice procedures to enable the company and employee population to grow
• Create and implement performance management systems that enhance accountability and drive stellar performance
• Model company culture and champion core values, leading initiatives to retain and strengthen company culture
• Resolves employee relations issues through a systematic approach
• Manages the staffing/employment function and activities
• Develop and implement recruiting plans for staff open requisitions while minimizing cost per hire
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations
• Manage the onboarding process for all new hires
• Ensure workers' compensation requirements and reporting are managed properly

Qualifications and Education requirements

• Bachelor's degree; MBA and/or HR certifications preferred
• Minimum of 5 years in an executive-level human resources position managing teams

Preferred Skills

• Experience in both large companies and small growth firms to build systems fit for today but malleable for future growth
• Must have experience in entrepreneurial culture with ability to act tactically and plan strategically
• A minimum of 10-12 years of experience at Senior or Director level gained through increasingly responsible management positions with Human Resources
• +3-5 years' experience with publicly traded biotech
• Broad knowledge and experience in all aspects of human resources including talent management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, training and development, and organizational design
• Proven experience working with Boards of Directors and Compensation Committees
• Highly creative, collaborative, and thrives in a dynamic, dispersed, and diverse matrixed environment
• Proven skills as an effective team player who can engender trust, credibility, and confidence within and outside the company; must be a relationship builder
• High social and emotional intelligence with experience establishing relationships as a trusted advisor at all levels in the organization
• Self-motivated and curious with a strong desire for continuous learning
• Approachable and high energy to create enthusiasm and engender trust
• Strong business acumen, attention to detail, and efficiency required

Location

On-site South San Francisco

Salary Range

$275,000 to $325,000 base salary, commensurate depending on qualifications and experience level