Legend Biotech · 6 hours ago
HRBP, Research
Somerset, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$107K/yr - $141K/yr
5+ years expLegend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating life-threatening diseases. The HR Business Partner will act as a trusted advisor to functional leaders, focusing on talent management, workforce planning, and organizational design to drive business success through people-focused solutions.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceOncologyTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Partner with business leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support Legend’s strategic objective and growth trajectory
Translate business needs into HR solutions that drive performance and engagement
Identify critical capabilities and lead initiatives to build a future-ready workforce
Provide guidance to leaders on HR matters, including talent management, organizational design, and change management
Leverage data insights to support workforce planning, and identify trends, inform decision-making, and track HR metrics
Be the first point of escalation for leaders on people related topics, providing expert advice, guidance and support (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions, etc.)
Collaborate with Talent Development and Talent Acquisition teams to execute talent strategy, focusing on developing internal talents, and succession planning for key positions
Partner with other HR Business Partners and HR CoEs to lead change management initiatives in support of transformation and growth initiatives
Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations
Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR COE’s to develop HR-related solutions, programs and policies and measure effectiveness of HR initiatives
Partner with Total Rewards, Talent Acquisitions and other functions on strategies to attract, develop and retain top talent
Mitigate organizational risk through proactive employee relations, conflict resolution and policy management
Champion Legend’s values and culture, fostering an inclusive and high-performance environment
Contribute to and influence decisions on headcount planning, team structures, etc
Recommend and co-lead changes in org structure/design
Authority to advise and sometimes make final calls on employee relations issues, disciplinary actions. Able to determine when to escalate matter to Legal
Input on compensation proposal for internal/external offers based on comp data and internal equity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field required
5+ years of HR experience as HR Generalist or HR Business Partner is required; experience in Pharmaceutical or biotech industry is highly preferred
Understanding of HR legal compliance requirements and understanding of HR programs relative to support of business objectives required
Expert level experience in employee relations
Proven ability and strong influencing skills, decision making, and resilience
Strong interpersonal, writing, communication, organizational, project management and presentation skills
Ability to work in a changing environment and help lead others through the phases of change
Proficient in Microsoft suite, Smartsheet
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
SHRM-SCP or SPHR certified preferred
Experience in Pharmaceutical or biotech industry is highly preferred
Proficient in HRIS, Workday is highly preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)-retirement plan with company match that vest fully on day one
Equity and stock options
Eight weeks of paid parental leave after just three months of employment
Paid time off policy that includes 15 vacation days, 5 personal days, 5 sick days, 11 U.S. national holidays, and 3 floating holidays
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Legal assistance
Supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Commuter benefits
Family planning and care resources
Well-being initiatives
Peer-to-peer recognition programs
Company
Legend Biotech
Legend Biotech is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes novel cell therapies for oncology.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (23)
2024 (11)
2023 (14)
2022 (7)
2021 (6)
2020 (13)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$750.45M2023-05-05Post Ipo Equity· $350M
2022-07-25Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2020-06-05IPO
Leadership Team
Carlos Santos
Chief Financial Officer
Alan Bash
President, CARVYKTI
Recent News
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