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Calico Life Sciences · 2 hours ago

People Advisor (HR Business Partner), Research & Development

South San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$250K/yr - $305K/yr

10+ years exp

Calico Life Sciences is an innovative research and development company focused on understanding human aging. The People Advisor role partners with leaders in Research & Development to implement HR programs, address organizational needs, and foster a culture of collaboration and development.

Biotechnology

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Develop a deep knowledge of client groups and their needs through regular engagement with leaders and their teams

Use their knowledge of business and Human Resources insights, metrics, expertise, and decision principles to effectively diagnose topics with a wide range of complexity

Diagnose root causes of work environment issues, disruptive team dynamics, and ineffective organizational setups

Provide thought leadership and guidance to managers on organizational design and organization development matters (e.g., reorganizations, building organization capability, strategic workforce planning)

Initiate interventions and shape solutions in collaboration and co-creation with key stakeholders

Proactively assess team and manager development needs, make recommendations, and implement appropriate solutions

Serve as a creative partner and 'delivery arm' to your client groups for HR processes designed and run by the HR Centers of Excellence, include performance management, promotions, development planning, compensation planning, onboarding, offboarding, and performance improvement

Advise hiring managers on headcount planning, role scoping and search strategy in collaboration with Staffing Partners

Provide employee relations interventions as needed in close collaboration with direct managers and leaders

Coach and advise leaders in an effort to make them self-sufficient as strong managers and leaders in areas such as leadership team effectiveness, organizational planning, change management, team leadership, organizational leadership, talent management and general management issues

Support senior management in translating company mission and goals into sustainable people and organizational strategies, programs, practices and behaviors

Advise executives on how to align manager and employee capabilities to the mid- to-long-term business needs

Consult with leaders to help them navigate through employee issues so they understand the risks and benefits of different scenarios to make the best decisions for the organization

Mediate and help resolve complex employee relations issues

Gather and analyze internal and external data and share insights with leaders in order to make critical decisions and recommend innovative solutions

Integrate and partner with fellow PAs and colleagues in the HR Centers of Excellence to implement solutions and help scale the organization

Facilitate team and offsite meetings as needed

Participate as an integral member of the extended HR Big Bets community

Qualification

HR Business Partner experienceBiotech/Pharma experienceStateFederal employment lawHRIS experienceChange managementProject managementCoachingEmployee relationsCompensationPerformance managementInfluencing skillsDiversityInclusionCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

10+ years of progressive HR experience, with 5+ years in an HRBP role or equivalent role; management consulting experience a plus

Biotech/Pharma experience

Experience supporting research scientists preferably in an industry setting and/or experience supporting drug development sub-functions and team members

State and Federal employment law knowledge

HRIS experience

Inspired by Calico's mission and business model

Experience working with scientist leaders and managers

Demonstrated competence in a variety of HR functional areas including, but not limited to, coaching, employee relations, compensation, performance management, and program management

A 'roll up your sleeves and get it done' work style

Good judgment and discretion; the ability to maintain confidentiality

The ability to engage, inspire, and influence people across diverse groups and levels

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Project management and change management experience

Humility and an ability and willingness to work cross-functionally at all levels

A demonstrated consultative approach where you see the business leaders as your clients whom you partner with to build solutions

Committed to building a diverse and inclusive work culture and fostering psychological safety and a strong sense of belonging

Enterprise mindset and system thinking, proven ability to work effectively across multiple functional areas, and networks in a fast-paced environment

Influencing skills to build trust with individuals at all levels within the organization

Must be willing to work onsite at least 4 days a week