Senior Human Resources Business Partner - Temporary

Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. Its clinical-stage portfolio includes programs for chronic hepatitis delta and multiple PRO-XTEN® dual-masked T-cell engagers across validated targets in solid tumor indications. Vir Biotechnology also has a preclinical portfolio of programs across a range of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies. 

Vir Biotechnology has exclusive rights to the universal PRO-XTEN® masking platform for oncology and infectious disease. PRO-XTEN® is a trademark of Amunix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Sanofi company.

We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission. We are committed to creating a company where everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Vir Bio is looking for a Temporary Senior Human Resources Business Partner to serve as a strategic partner to assigned client groups, providing guidance to leaders and managers on a broad range of people-related matters. You will work closely with business leaders, HR leadership, and centers of excellence to support organizational effectiveness, build manager capability, and drive people-focused solutions aligned with company values.

You will engage across a range of areas, including workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, performance management, organizational change, and employee experience. While the role is focused on providing day-to-day HRBP support to assigned client groups, you will also collaborate with senior HR colleagues on more complex or cross-functional matters.

This role is based in our San Francisco, California office with the expectation to be onsite three days per week.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Serve as a trusted HR partner for assigned client groups, providing guidance to leaders and managers on employee matters, performance, team effectiveness, and company policies
• Build trusted relationships with leaders and employees, connecting them with the right HR resources and support
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organizational changes, talent needs, and employee engagement initiatives
• Advise managers on feedback, performance conversations, and the consistent application of company policies and practices
• Address employee relations matters with sound judgment, escalating complex issues as appropriate and maintaining necessary documentation
• Use workforce data, employee feedback, and HR metrics to identify trends, provide insights, and support decision-making
• Support the execution of HR programs, processes, and operational initiatives in partnership with HR colleagues and business leader

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree; coursework or a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience supporting leaders within the biopharma industry
• Demonstrated experience across talent management, performance management, workforce planning, employee relations, and change management
• Ability to translate business needs, data, and employee feedback into practical recommendations and solutions
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment