Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner

About the Company

Vera Therapeutics is a commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on transforming medicine in autoimmune disease, starting with the kidney. Our flagship commercial product is TRUTAKNA™ (atacicept-vymj), a B-cell activating factor (BAFF) and A proliferation-inducing ligand (APRIL) inhibitor. We are evaluating multiple diseases where reducing autoantibodies through inhibition of BAFF and APRIL may prove clinically meaningful. Founded in 2016 and based in Brisbane, California, Vera Therapeutics is built on values that guide our culture: leading with empathy, acting with an owner’s mindset, demanding clarity, working without fences, and executing with urgency—because patients are counting on us.

About the Role

The Senior Director, HR Business Partner will report to the Chief People Officer (Interim) and will be responsible for building and driving the People Strategy for the R&D & Regulatory Functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop the People Strategy to enable both short- and long-term functional goals in alignment with Vera’s corporate objectives.
• Partner with HR subject matter experts to execute the People Strategy, including:
  • Talent Acquisition to attract and hire critical talent.
  • Total Rewards to design compensation and benefits supporting hiring, retention, and recognition.
  • Employee Relations to build people-manager capability and ensure proactive performance management.
  • Communications to support change management and other initiatives.
  • Talent Development to support leadership growth and succession.
• Routinely assess organizational needs as the business evolves to ensure the People Strategy aligns with goals and meets business requirements.
• Advise and coach senior leaders on complex issues related to organization design, development, and change leadership.
• Participate in and lead corporate-wide programs that enhance the overall employee experience and support company growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience developing and implementing HR strategies in biotechnology.
• Expert-level experience in strategic workforce planning, from conception to implementation.
• Proven success supporting client groups in a consultative role.
• In-depth knowledge of organizational development, process management, and change management.
• Track record of advocating for business units while modeling strong HR best practices.
• Experience managing and mentoring HR talent.
• Ability to conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations with appropriate management recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to educate and influence through formal and informal channels.
• Highly experienced in talent management, succession planning, and career growth and development.
• Strong experience leading culture and change management or organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Recognition of the importance of responsiveness to senior management, colleagues, and staff.
• Understanding of employment laws and HR program administration.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
• Experience designing and delivering Sales Incentive programs is preferred.

Pay

The anticipated base pay range for this role is $250,000 - $285,000 USD. The exact base pay offered will depend on factors including geography, qualifications, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Annual performance incentive bonus.
• New hire equity and ongoing performance-based equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k match.
• Flexible time off.
• Paid holidays.