Summit Therapeutics, Inc.

Director, HR Business Partner

Summit Therapeutics, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Palo Alto • California • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $180,000 - $215,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Translate business challenges and strategic priorities into actionable tailored HR initiatives by developing and executing comprehensive strategy
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, participate in the recruitment process for specific roles (senior level) and make recommendations for hiring decisions
  • Assist in developing onboarding plans and programs to ensure a smooth transition for new hires. May co-facilitates new employee on-boarding program for new hires.
  • Support performance management processes, including performance discussions and career development discussions.
  • Partners with management on improving organizational effectiveness by analyzing departmental structures and evaluating options, studying resources, and ensuring optimal utilization, assessing team member engagement, moral and effectiveness and developing strategic action plans
  • Proactively identify and address critical organizational and people issues and remove barriers impeding the success of the business.
  • Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with HR peers to develop solutions, programs, and policies
  • Acts as a trusted advisor and point of contact for employees and managers regarding policies, procedures, and employment-related matters.
  • Provide guidance, support, and solutions for employee relations issues and conflict resolution
  • Stay updated on employment laws, regulations, and industry best practices to ensure compliance.
  • Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance and mitigate potential risks.
  • All other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field; required.
  • Must have at least 3+ years experience in the Life Sciences/Pharmaceuticals or Medical Device industry
  • Minimum of 8+ years in human resources with proven results
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws
  • PHR/SPHR/GPHR Certification preferred
  • Proven ability to challenge and motivate management teams in an atmosphere of mutual respect
  • Able to forecast and analyze business trends
  • Ability to effectively utilize HR dashboard metrics with business groups
  • Uses and is familiar investigative techniques and teaches others
  • Strong foundation and knowledge of HR principles and practice including employment law and compliance requirements
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Proven knowledge of full lifecycle recruiting components to include sourcing; qualifying; networking; assessing; closing and wage/salary trends
  • Proven ability to effectively coach employees and management through complex and difficult issues
  • Ability to thrive in an ambiguous and rapidly changing environment
  • Ability to set high personal goals and work independently
  • Ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize tasks
  • Ability to make recommendation to effectively resolve problems or issues
  • Demonstrated project management skills
  • Demonstrated organizational navigation skills and ability to develop others in this skill.
  • Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Exceptional organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize actions