People Business Partner (Biohub Network - Chicago)

The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network (https://www.czbiohub.org/) is a group of nonprofit research institutes that bring together scientists, engineers, and physicians with the goal of pursuing grand scientific challenges on 10- to 15-year time horizons. The CZ Biohub Network focuses on understanding underlying mechanisms of disease and developing new technologies that will lead to actionable diagnostics and effective therapies.

Our Vision

• We pursue large scientific challenges that cannot be pursued in conventional environments
• We enable individual investigators to pursue their riskiest and most innovative ideas
• The technologies developed at the CZ Biohub Network facilitate research by scientists and clinicians at our home institutions and beyond

Diversity of thought, ideas, and perspectives are at the heart of CZ Biohub Network and enable disruptive innovation and scholarly excellence. We are committed to cultivating an organization where all colleagues feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution.

The Opportunity

As a People Business Partner, you will collaborate with the Director, People Business Partnerships, Science Lead, and organizational leaders at CZ Biohub Chicago. Your role will be pivotal in executing our strategy for hiring, developing, and engaging our teams to achieve our mission. We are committed to fostering a unique culture that sets a new standard for the intersection of technology and philanthropy, and you will be instrumental in this endeavor.

We seek an experienced HR Business Partner with experience supporting diverse teams in dynamic organizations. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in partnering with leaders to motivate, lead, and engage employees, aligning with our core values and mission. Success in this role requires thriving in a fast-paced, evolving environment, taking initiative, and a passion for executing big ideas while empowering individuals.

What You'll Do

• Establish and cultivate strong partnerships with leaders and employees to provide guidance and support on HR matters, including employee relations, conflict resolution, performance management, compensation, and issue resolution.
• Offer strategic direction on organizational design to ensure CZ Biohub Chicago develops a robust and sustainable people infrastructure.
• Mentor and coach employees at all levels, actively listen, and foster positive relationships across a diverse workforce.
• Identify and contribute to the development of the People team programs and processes.
• Utilize excellent written and verbal communication skills, leadership, and integrity to influence and guide teams.
• Leverage people-related data to inform strategic decision-making and develop effective solutions.
• Collaborate with functional experts across the People team (Compensation, Learning & Development, People Operations, Organization Engagement, and Recruiting) to develop and implement programs that support talent development, retention, and identification.
• Provide HR support to employees and senior leaders, ensuring the development, implementation, and reinforcement of effective HR policies and practices aligned with business units and CZI's overall goals.
• Execute and enhance company-wide People programs and projects, focusing on building a strong science culture and strengthening team engagement (e.g., career pathways and engagement surveys).
• Maintain and advise on performance management processes, including evaluations, accelerated development, succession planning, coaching, performance reviews, and terminations. Partner with senior management and recruiting to develop hiring and headcount plans that support business objectives and growth.
• Ensure compliance with federal and Illinois state laws, as well as internal policies and procedures.

What You'll Bring 

Essential –

• Bachelors degree or comparable experience
• 5-8 years of experience as an HR Business Partner in a rapidly scaling organization; experience in Life Sciences is preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Human Resources legislation/employment law, principles, policies, and procedures.
• Proven experience in resolving employee relations issues and cross-functional collaboration.
• A strong passion for accelerating social progress and working collaboratively with a diverse team of scientists, academics, community activists, and technologists.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence through effective listening, writing, and presenting. Demonstrated ability to coach employees and managers in sensitive situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team, fostering trust and confidence with HR colleagues and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to align people and organizational practices with strategic goals and objectives.

Compensation 

The Chicago, IL base pay range for this role is $130,000.00 - $178,000.00. New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. Actual placement in range is based on job-related skills and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process. 

What We Provide

• Resources to disrupt and innovate at the frontiers of our knowledge of biology and disease
• An environment where nothing is considered impossible, where bold and creative thinking are the norm, and where a collaborative culture allows teams of people from multiple disciplines to accomplish more than any single person can achieve alone
• Access to collaborators, resources and facilities across the CZ Biohub Network, including at CZ Biohub New York, CZ Biohub Chicago, CZ Biohub San Francisco, and the Chan Zuckerberg Institute for Advanced Biological Imaging
• Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience

If you’re interested in a role but your previous experience doesn’t perfectly align with each qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the perfect fit for this or another role.

Benefits

We offer a robust benefits program that enables the important work Biohubbers do everyday. Our benefits include healthcare coverage, life and disability insurance, commuter subsidies, family planning services with fertility care, childcare stipend, 401(k) match, flexible time off and a generous parental leave policy. In addition, we honor our commitment to career development and our value of scholarly excellence through regular onsite opportunities to learn from the world's leading scientists.

The CZ Biohub Network is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity of thought, ideas and perspectives. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive organization where all Biohubbers feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution. Therefore, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. The CZ Biohub Network does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. The CZ Biohub Network will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with the CZ Biohub Network.