Senior Director, HR Business Partner

Senior Director, HR Business Partner (US)

Montgomery County, MD Mar 06, 2024 Executive

Human Resources

Job Description

Job Details: Senior Director, HR Business Partner (US) Full details of the job. Vacancy Name Vacancy Name Senior Director, HR Business Partner (US) Vacancy No Vacancy No VN159 Employment Type Employment Type Full Time Location of role About the Company About the Company Immunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune disease. Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the biotech industrys most successful drug developers. We are creating not just an environment where great minds can interact but an innovation powerhouse answering the big questions. Focused on delivering first-in-class biological therapies to patients, we have developed a highly innovative soluble TCR platform. Our ImmTAX molecules underpin a new generation of precision engineered drugs that harness the immune system to treat a broad spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need, including oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace, while seeking talented individuals to work with us across the many functions that will allow us to deliver new medicines to transform the lives of patients. You will work with outstanding people who together pioneer the research, development and commercialization of bi-specific TCR therapies. We aim to create an environment where individual contributions and initiatives can be maximized, while fostering a culture of collaboration, based on respect and integrity. We want each individual employee to own their career, as part of high-performing teams, and in the context of on-the-job and formal continuous development and training, as well as constructive feedback. We always strive to identify ways to improve what we do and how we do it, by asking questions, voicing opinions, exploring various approaches and staying connected with healthcare professionals, patients, academia and other key partners. Key Responsibilities Key Responsibilities MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB The Senior Director, HRBP (US) acts as the most senior HR point of contact for the US business and senior leaders (including CEO, CFO and Head of R&D) and deputises for the CHRO as required. They will work globally with the HR Centres of Excellence and will be accountable for leading the delivery of the HR strategy and plan for the Development and Commercial business units globally. They will partner with the allocated areas of the business as the HRBP, ensuring that organisation designs and changes to structures support the strategic direction of the business. They will provide people leaders with proactive advice, guidance, and support across the full range of HR activities to enhance employee engagement and performance through a variety of creative and globally aligned people strategies. They will play a key leadership role in HR, bringing strategic HR thought-leadership and actively driving the development and capability growth of the HR function. They will actively contribute, promote, and lead by example on the global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion agenda. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure a deep understanding of the organisation and its business strategy. To contribute and partner as part of aligned senior business leadership teams. Support the business to drive organizational and cultural change, aligned with overall business strategy. Deliver HR partnership to senior leaders and managers through workforce planning, talent management, employee engagement plans, performance management, employee relations and other HR processes and policies to support business priorities, and the translating and implementation of the HR strategy. Work closely with the business to drive adoption, compliance and engagement with the HR policies, procedures, and systems. Develop, deliver and maintain a continuous professional standard of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion across the organisation. Manage large cross entity or location projects that change and improve services and systems including HR led and strategic business projects. Bring HR expertise to interpret and apply employment laws, explaining legal considerations explicitly and clearly to employees and management to ensure compliance with legal obligations and appropriate management of people issues. Oversee responses to US employee relations queries and conduct, managing the investigation of complaints and concerns, involving (as required) legal and business stakeholders to ensure appropriate action is taken. When requested, and for critical roles, conduct competency-based interviews, assessing behaviours and competency levels to select the right candidate for the role. Support the roll-out of L&D initiatives, including on-line digital platforms, and implement tools and processes for talent development to meet the needs of the business, ensuring that internal talent is actively managed, developed, retained, and engaged. Working closely with the Global Total Rewards team, ensure alignment to the Immunocore compensation philosophy and frameworks Use change management and user adoption techniques to drive desired outcomes. Proactively use data, metrics, and evidence to drive decision-making and change. Work closely and collaboratively with HR Centres of Excellence, supporting the delivery of HR projects as required. Provide training and coaching to senior leaders and managers to develop their leadership and to ensure effective application of HR processes and tools. Act as US HR sites lead. Deputise for the CHRO as required. PERSON SPECIFICATION Experience & knowledge Essential Experience working in a global life sciences organisation (ideally pharmaceutical or biotech industries) Strong business acumen Proven evidence of performance of working in a global, dynamic, performance-driven environment Experience of truly partnering with senior leaders to implement best practice solutions with pragmatism Exceptional relationship building and influencing skills Experience of coaching senior leaders Experience of US benefits Experience of life sciences compensation and job architecture frameworks Strong, up-to-date employment law knowledge (US essential, UK desirable) Deep HR generalist experience Experience and ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information with high integrity Experience working with HR systems such as SagePeople/Oracle/Workday Fully proficient in MS Office Experience working in a build environment Desirable UK employment law experience KEY BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES ALL STAFF Openness and honesty Readily offering information pertaining to work in hand whether positive or negative. Taking responsibility Being prepared to accept full responsibility for tasks entrusted to them; seeing tasks through to completion and dealing with the consequences of failure or success. Flexibility Being flexible to new ideas and approaches; changes of plans, objectives and/or priorities. Handling disjointed tasks effectively. Team spirit Being able to work productively with others to achieve tasks. Showing consideration for the needs and feelings of others. SPECIFIC BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES Global mindset Partnership, collaboration & teamwork Innovative thinking to create new ways that add value Coaching skills Initiative Communication strong written, verbal, listening communication skills Attention to detail Education & qualifications Bachelors degree at minimum, preferably in Industrial Relations, Human Resources or Business Minimum of 10 years experience in HR Business Partnering majority of this in a Life Sciences environment Excellent knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry in both R&D and Commercial setting Proven experience in Talent initiatives that have translated into improved performance Champion for developing and implementing DEI strategies Industry relevant compensation experience or compensation qualifications eg worldwork J-18808-Ljbffr

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