Exelixis · 8 hours ago
Senior HR Business Partner
Exelixis is a company focused on partnering with leadership at all levels to achieve organizational business objectives. The HR Business Partner will provide strategic HR support, manage employee relations issues, and assist in the development of human capital strategies.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Provide HR Business partnership to proactively improve every HR element of the client groups
Responsible for all areas of HR Generalist administration, policy interpretation, employee complaints, corrective action procedures, and hiring/terminations support
Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues
Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with the legal department as needed/required
Act as a coach and advisor to managers/leaders in assigned client group(s)
Assist in the creation of human capital strategies that meet the needs of the overall business strategy
Design, plan, and implement a range of HR projects and programs, including performance and development, talent management, employee engagement survey and HR policy and procedures
Supportive role in change management initiatives, helping to ensure thorough and effective planning, communication, execution, and follow-up throughout the organization
Support compensation initiatives and tasks as needed, including: job analysis, design & documentation, job benchmarking and job grading
Mentor HR Partners
Take the lead on process mapping for HRBP-related tasks/processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (B.A/B.S.) from four-year college or university and a minimum of eight years related experience and/or training, or
Master's degree (M.A./M.S.) and a minimum of six years related experience and/or training
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Progressive functional experience in human resources
A demonstrated history of success in supporting client groups in a consultative role
In-depth knowledge of organizational development, process management, and change management
Experience conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations and providing appropriate management recommendations
Previous experience managing a team of direct reports
An excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to educate and influence through formal and informal communications
Recognition of the importance of being highly responsive to the needs of senior management, colleagues and staff
Understanding of related employment laws, concepts and practices related to the administration of a variety of human resources programs
Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts in the field of specialty, as well as general understanding and knowledge of other related disciplines
Use independent judgment and initiative within established policies and procedures
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethic and cultural backgrounds
Ability to simultaneously manage multiple complicated tasks
Benefits
401k plan with generous company contributions
Group medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Discretionary annual bonus program
Sales-based incentive plan
Opportunity to purchase company stock
Receive long-term incentives
15 accrued vacation days in their first year
17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December
Up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year
Company
Exelixis
Exelixis works is focused on discovering, developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$514MKey Investors
Deerfield
2015-07-23Post Ipo Equity· $135M
2012-02-16Post Ipo Equity· $65M
2010-06-03Post Ipo Debt· $160M
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