SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE:

The Associate HR Business Partner Director will shape assigned client(s) people strategies to align with organizational objectives, while driving HR programs and priorities. As a thought partner to leaders at all levels of the organization, the HR Business Partner will provide advice on human resources related matters, demonstrate success in assessing organizational health of assigned client groups’ work environments, and will develop integrated solutions that address identified gaps and enhance the employee experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create people strategy that meets the needs of assigned client group(s)

Serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders; shows innovation and forward-thinking orientation to plan HR efforts, contribute to business growth

Provide tactical management of human resource programs including employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, HR Generalist administration, compensation, regulatory compliance, and employee engagement

Lead change management initiatives, ensuring thorough and effective planning, communication, execution, and follow-up throughout the organization

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

Acts as coach and advisor to managers/leaders in assigned client group (s)

Utilize skills in talent management and organizational design to increase talent effectiveness

Manage and resolve complex Employee Relations issues

Proactively partner and collaborate with cross functional HR teams, i.e. Learning & Development, HRIS, Compensation, Benefits, Talent Acquisition etc., to share information/strengths/opportunities through a solution-oriented mindset continuously optimizing the business value of the HR function

Mentor HR Partners, offering guidance on complex operational issues and support development opportunities

Other responsibilities as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide direction to other individuals.

Supervises, hires, trains, provides work direction, and problem-solving assistance for student workers

Directing work only

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and eleven years of related experience; or Master’s degree in related discipline and nine years of related experience

Experience/The Ideal Candidate will have:

Progressive functional experience in human resources

A history of successfully supporting client groups in a consultative role, including at the executive level

In depth knowledge of organizational design, organization development, change management and process management

Experienced conducting effective workplace investigations including providing and implementing recommendations that address underlying issues

Demonstrated experience working dynamically with a strong capability to adapt to changes in the internal or external environment

Prior experience supporting Revenue generating functions; supporting employees across multiple locations

Previous experience managing a team of direct reports

Knowledge/Skills:

Comfortable with ambiguity in an evolving, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial environment

Able to work independently and exercise excellent judgement

Understanding of employment laws, concepts and practices related to the administration of a variety of human resources programs

Ability to analyze complex data sets to enable data-driven decision making

Excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with ability to educate and influence through formal and informal communications

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds

Highly responsive to the needs of all colleagues and staff

Ability to simultaneously manage multiple complicated tasks

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment: primarily working indoors, performing clerical work or meeting with clients

Travel required – 10% of domestic travel required

JOB COMPLEXITY:

Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. May also work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors

Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results

Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The base pay range for this position is $151,000 - $214,000 annually. The base pay range may take into account the candidate’s geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location. The base pay offered will take into account the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors.

In addition to the base salary, as part of our Total Rewards program, Exelixis offers comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 401k plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program, or if field sales staff, a sales-based incentive plan. Exelixis also offers employees the opportunity to purchase company stock, and receive long-term incentives, 15 accrued vacation days in their first year, 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December, and up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year.

DISCLAIMER 
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.