Senior Director, HR Business Partner (Remote)

Why join Freenome?

Freenome is a high-growth biotech company on a mission since 2014 to create tools that empower everyone to prevent, detect, and treat their disease. 

To achieve this mission, Freenome is developing next-generation blood tests to detect cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages using our multiomics platform and machine learning techniques. Our first blood test will detect early-stage colorectal cancer and advanced adenomas.

To fight the war on cancer, Freenome has raised more than $1.1B from leading investors including a16z, GV (formerly Google Ventures), T. Rowe Price, BainCapital, Perceptive Advisors, RA Capital Management, Roche, Kaiser Permanente Ventures, and the American Cancer Society’s BrightEdge Ventures. 

Are you ready for the fight? A ‘Freenomer’ is a mission-driven employee who is fueled by the opportunity to make a positive impact on patients' lives, who thrive in a culture of respect and cross collaboration, and whose work makes a significant impact on the company and their career. Freenomers are determined, patient-centric, and outcomes-driven. We build teams around divergent expertise, allowing us to solve problems and ascertain opportunities in unique ways. We are dedicated to advancing healthcare, one breakthrough at a time.

About this opportunity:

In this newly created role, our Senior Director, HR Business Partner Director will align creative, progressive talent strategies with business objectives to deliver a tailored, value-added service to cross-functional teams. You will partner with leaders across the company to support and navigate the complexities of a dynamic, technology-driven, and rapidly-growing company as we scale in preparation for product release. 

What you’ll do:

• Partner with executive leaders to provide the strategic guidance in organizational design and effectiveness, talent management, employee engagement, employee relations, performance management, and other key people initiatives.
• Collaborate with other HR functions (Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, People Programs, Total Rewards, etc.) in the design and implementation of HR programs to attract, retain and promote a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues by conducting objective investigations and partnering with Legal when necessary.
• Provides coaching support for site or client group leadership, building skills, knowledge, and competencies to achieve results and make employee-related decisions in a fast-changing environment.
• Partner with executive leaders to improve working relationships, collaboration, innovation, morale, and engagement.
• Provide day-to-day employee performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Be a trusted advisor on critical talent-related business decisions including org design, planning, challenging people situations, succession planning and change management.
• Identify training needs for business functions, new managers, and broad career growth plans for employees.
• Participate in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success and follow up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Must haves:

• 15+ years of progressive HR experience with 5+ years in a Human Resources Business Partner leadership role engaging at the Executive level.
• Prior experience in a fast-growing, technology-driven environment.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• BA/BS degree required in related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to coach, influence, and partner with diverse client groups while establishing credibility and trust.
• Excellent analytical skills; successfully use data to extract insights and inform decision-making.
• Solid knowledge of state-specific and federal employment laws and regulations (FMLA, FLSA, COBRA, EEO, ADA, etc.)
• Experience with driving and championing inclusion and diversity initiatives in an HRBP capacity.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Background in building and supporting HRBP teams with excellent leadership skills.
• Proficient with HR Department applications, tools, or related software.
• HR certification is a plus.

Benefits and additional information:

The US target range of our base salary for new hires is $216,750 - $330,000. You will also be eligible to receive pre-IPO equity, cash bonuses, and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits dependent on the position offered.  Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company’s sole discretion and may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to, location, skill level, years and depth of relevant experience, and education. We invite you to check out our career page @ https://careers.freenome.com/ for additional company information.  

Freenome is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Freenome does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.  

• Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

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