Director, HR Business Partner

$208,000 - $255,000/Yr

4D Molecular Therapeutics - Emeryville, CA

Full-time - Senior

Emeryville, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

4D Molecular Therapeutics is seeking an experienced Director, HR Business Partner to join our dynamic HR team. This pivotal role will primarily focus on supporting our Clinical and Research & Development (R&D) teams, ensuring alignment between business objectives and HR strategies. The Director will be instrumental in executing 4D's people strategies, which encompass organizational development, change management, employee engagement, employee relations, and performance management. This position requires a proactive approach to consulting, advising, coaching, and influencing leaders and individual contributors on various people-related issues. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the VP of HR and functional leaders to develop and implement HR initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness, improve management capabilities, and boost employee retention. You will be responsible for acting as a strategic liaison between HR and the business, particularly focusing on the R&D and Clinical teams. Your expertise will guide the development of effective HR policies and practices that support the strategic growth of the organization. The Director will also lead efforts in organizational assessment, talent gap analysis, and the design of Learning & Development initiatives. You will play a key role in the talent calibration process and will work on projects aimed at improving employee engagement and retention. Additionally, you will consult with organizational stakeholders to identify and address organizational challenges, ensuring that HR solutions are innovative and sustainable. Your contributions will help shape the future of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts, fostering a culture of excellence where employees feel engaged and inspired to achieve top business results.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic liaison between HR and the business with main focus on the R&D/Clinical teams
• Partner with HR Leaders and Executives to develop and implement effective HR policies and practices
• Coach and consult line managers on people management, HR practices, policy, employment law, and performance management
• Educate and partner with managers on change management, performance management, employee development, and career goals
• Lead and support management in organizational assessment and talent gap analysis
• Develop people strategies for enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction
• Participate in talent calibration processes with VP, HR and leadership
• Contribute to Learning & Development initiatives and strategy
• Work with VP, HR on employee engagement and retention projects
• Consult with stakeholders to identify and diagnose organizational problems
• Collaborate with HR team to promote a culture of excellence
• Identify opportunities and shape strategies to address organizational gaps
• Participate in designing future DEI efforts and strategy
• Drive adoption of HR programs with emphasis on Diversity and Inclusion initiatives
• Provide timely information and education on HR issues across the company
• Stay current on HR trends to ensure solutions are progressive and relevant
• Collaborate with HR team in the development of HR programs such as recruiting, retention, and compensation
• Perform other duties as necessary and assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 10+ years of HR experience, with at least 3 years supporting R&D/Clinical teams in a Business Partner role
• Experience working in a publicly traded company and within the Life Sciences industry
• Sound business acumen
• Excellent judgment in handling confidential, sensitive information
• Effective interpersonal skills to collaborate and build strong relationships
• Excellent skills in developing effective presentations in PowerPoint
• Self-driven with the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Ability to work and communicate with employees at many levels across diverse cultures
• Extensive knowledge of Federal, California, and local legal regulations related to employment and HR policies
• Experience with HRIS (preferably ADP), Microsoft Suite tools, benefits administration, and compensation tools

Benefits

• Base salary compensation range: $208,000 - $255,000
• Equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran, and any other category protected under applicable laws.