Senior Human Resources Business Partner - Cambridge, United States - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Description

'We are focused on results. Those that can be measured. And those measured in ways beyond numbers. We see individuals, not issues. We are inspired by passion, and compassion for the wellbeing of people. Our methods are based on logic, driven by rigor, results, issues, and outcomes. Our innovation means trying new things, learning from our mistakes, and consistently refining our approach. Our strategies help us define our path to success, but our effectiveness is based in the aggregate power of our initiatives to impact holistic change.'

-Bill Gates and Melinda French-Gates

The Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute (Gates MRI) is a non-profit biopharmaceutical development organization primarily dedicated to the development of impactful biopharmaceutical interventions for diseases that disproportionately affect the world's poorest populations, diseases that combined cause five deaths every minute. Headquartered in Cambridge MA, the Institute is designed to advance novel drug, biologics, and vaccine candidates through late-stage development and registration. The Institute encompasses experienced biopharmaceutical development professionals across regulatory, CMC, and clinical functions as well as comprehensive operational support functions. The Institute's programs are managed by its internal teams and functional areas in collaboration, working with partners across the global health ecosystem.

The Institute is based on five core 'mantras' that are embedded within the organization and its people:

• Urgency: Execute with excellence to maximize impact.
• Collaboration: Establish empowered teams to drive our bottom line: lives saved.
• Innovation: Build on the known, uncover the new, achieve the unprecedented.
• Rigor: Drive the science, focus on the details, and execute with the highest quality.
• Courage: Dare to confront the world's most significant global health challenges.

Though the Institute is a diverse group of passionate change-makers, creative fixers, and relentless advocates, these five core values are universally adopted by all who join it with the personal goal of improving the health and wellness of the world's most vulnerable populations.

As a wholly owned subsidiary and separate legal entity of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Institute partners scientifically, operationally, and financially with the foundation to leverage the foundation's ongoing support and contributions toward the achievement of global health equity.

The Institute is currently composed of 160 employees and leverages dedicated vendor partnerships and consultant staff to assure the right skills are in place at the right time while retaining the flexibility to adapt as required by the development program portfolio.

The Gates MRI offers hybrid work arrangements, a 50% mix of on-site and work-from-home, and a competitive relocation package for those looking to move to the Cambridge, MA area. Remote employment is not offered for this role.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Head of HR for Gates MRI, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) at the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute, headquartered in Cambridge, MA, will focus on specific areas of expertise and be a strategic consultative partner to senior and middle management for one or more functions. This role will work collaboratively with the HR team to provide broad-based support to Gates MRI staff including resolving inquiries and requests regarding HR related programs, processes, and policies. The HRBP will understand and interpret HR policies and deliver various HR programs to provide exceptional support and service to managers and employees thereby creating a positive employee experience. As we are a team of 'strategic doers', you will have a range of obligations and opportunities that span across the Human Resources function. As an affiliate of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF, the foundation), you will collaborate with the human resources team as needed to achieve Gates MRI organizational objectives.

This role will work on a variety of key HR projects and initiatives to further the impact of Human Resources across the Gates MRI. The ideal candidate is a creative and strategic thought partner focused on helping teams maximize their potential.

Your contributions in the following areas will have a direct impact on how we support our employees and strive toward the one metric that we measure ourselves by: lives saved.

• Provides guidance, coaching, and training to management in the execution and deployment of HR programs, policies, and processes.
• Facilitates and delivers annual 'rhythm of business' compensation and performance partnership programs to support consistent, scalable processes in partnership with the Head of Human Resources and HR partners with the foundation.
• Works with the Head of Human Resources and Legal partners, when appropriate, on complex employee relations matters.
• Works with managers and their teams to support team effectiveness; develops and delivers learning and coaching solutions.
• Builds management capability to facilitate an open, inclusive environment that supports a high integrity culture.
• Seeks out and embraces innovative process improvements.
• Fosters a culture of accountability and reliability for key stakeholders.
• Partners with Leadership to identify gaps, build processes and adapt the current state to meet the needs of Gates MRI as we continue to evolve.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience in a fast-paced and dynamic environment; experience in a biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical organization.
• Demonstrated advanced success in client group partnerships and alignment in support of business needs.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to form strong partnerships and trust at all levels of the organization.
• Must be a trusted confidante who provides feedback and insight to help create a positive, engaging, and motivating culture and environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage projects and day-to-day support while demonstrating the ability to flex between strategic and tactical responsibilities.
• Demonstrated track record of applying continuous improvements across operational teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including oral and written communication skills requiring diplomacy, discretion, and good judgement.
• Strong business and HR acumen, including strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and explain HR policies, programs, and processes.
• Comfortable leading training sessions at various levels & experience stepping through different scenarios (e.g., managing performance, developing employee capabilities).
• Hands-on, can-do attitude, able to understand how to move things forward, doer, open to doing anything (even those items that are not typical HR deliverables).
• Ability to handle sensitive and business confidential information with a high degree of professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail, dedication to accuracy, and high sense of urgency
• Advanced/Proficient abilities in Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams).

In recognition of high-wage market differences such as the Cambridge, MA area where this position is located, the salary range for this role is $200,000 to $260,000 USD. As a mission-driven organization, we strive to balance competitive pay with our mission. New hires salaries are typically between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint. Actual placement in the range will depend on a candidate's job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process.

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Inclusion Statement

We are dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We're committed to creating a workplace where employees thrive both personally and professionally. We also believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve-in race, gender, age, cultures and beliefs-and we support this diversity through all of our employment practices.

All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve our mission will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity.