HR Business Partner

Job Summary

We are seeking a HR Business Partner for our Discovery site located in South San Francisco, CA.  

We are looking for a critical thinking, organized and energetic Human Resources Business Partner to join our team, supporting the Discovery business at the South San Francisco, CA site.  In this position, you will function as an HR generalist, providing senior level HR guidance and support for the site. This hands-on role provides expertise in the areas of employee relations, workforce planning, performance management, compensation, employee retention, coaching/development, conflict management and ad hoc projects as necessary.

• Consult with leaders in areas such as organizational assessment, employee relations, talent acquisition, work force planning and change leadership in order to strengthen overall organizational capability.
• Acts as a trusted advisor and partner to line management by gathering and analyzing HR and client information to drive the development and implementation of solutions to increase employee engagement and reduce turnover
• Collaborate closely with the HR team in the implementation of initiatives to drive Core, Common and Consistent HR solutions.
• Assist with integrating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion processes and programs into the People Strategy
• Coach and partner with managers to resolve employee relations issues including performance management, partnering with legal when necessary.
• Assist with integrating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion processes and programs into the People Strategy.
• Ensure documentation and HRIS transactions are processed in a timely manner.
• May partner with SME's to develop and facilitate training on HR subject matter.
• Conduct Compensation analysis in partnership with Compensation partner to determine local compensation needs and actions

Job Qualifications

The following are minimum requirements related to the HR Business Partner position:

• Education: Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in human resources management or related discipline Master's degree (M.A./M.S./MBA) in human resources, organizational development or related field preferred
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of related experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification: PHR/SPHR preferred

• Possess the following key skills and abilities:
  • Must have demonstrated skills in change management and organizational development.
  • Coaching, influencing, facilitation, process development, project management, analysis, written & verbal communication and problem solving
  • Strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in HRIS and MS Office Suite
  • Familiarity with SAP SuccessFactors and smartsheets is highly desired and must be able to learn new technology and software quickly
  • Working knowledge of EEO, Federal & State employment laws, Worker's Comp, STD and LTD issues
  • Must demonstrate the highest level of integrity, ethical behavior and be able to maintain confidential information

“The pay range for this position is $100,000-$125,000 . Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.”