Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Company Overview
ImmunityBio is a vertically integrated commercial stage biotechnology company developing next-generation therapies that bolster the natural immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases. The Company’s range of immunotherapy and cell therapy platforms, alone and together, act to drive and sustain an immune response with the goal of creating durable and safe protection against disease. Designated an FDA Breakthrough Therapy, ANKTIVA is the first FDA-approved immunotherapy for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer CIS that activates NK cells, T cells, and memory T cells for a long-duration response. The Company is applying its science and platforms to treating cancers, including the development of potential cancer vaccines, as well as developing immunotherapies and cell therapies that we believe sharply reduce or eliminate the need for standard high-dose chemotherapy. These platforms and their associated product candidates are designed to be more effective, accessible, and easily administered than current standards of care in oncology and infectious diseases.

Why ImmunityBio?

• ImmunityBio is developing cutting-edge technology with the goal to transform the lives of patients with cancer and develop next-generation therapies and vaccines that complement, harness and amplify the immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases.

• Opportunity to join a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company with headquarters in Southern California.

• Work with a collaborative team with the ability to work across different areas of the company.

• Ability to join a growing company with professional development opportunities.

Position Summary

The Senior HR Business Partner ensures alignment between business operations and HR practices and objectives. The role provides consulting and coaching to departmental leaders and managers to support the organization's vision, mission, and overall objectives. This position is responsible for delivering comprehensive people services that align people management and commercial strategies.

Essential Functions

• Partners with leadership to resolve employee relations issues, conduct effective investigations, and recommend action for sensitive and complex situations.
• Coaches departmental heads and management on performance management processes, compensation and remuneration programs, recruitment practices, and management decision-making.
• Partners with leadership on progressive discipline and employment decisions.
• Develops and delivers varied projects throughout the business, actively participating in project teams and implementing initiatives while ensuring proper communication and collaboration across departments and with business partners.
• Collaborates with departmental heads and management to identify training needs, advocate for continuous learning, and provide coaching and mentoring support.
• Researches, analyzes, and reports on HR trends; uses findings to develop strategies and solutions that affect employee relations.
• Reports on people metrics as necessary (e.g., turnover).
• Maintains current knowledge of trends, best practices, and labor legislation to ensure attraction and retention of talent through effective people management practices that drive employee engagement.
• Monitors and evaluates existing HR policies and procedures to ensure alignment with organizational values and external regulations.
• Performs ad-hoc and cross-functional duties and/or projects assigned to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities.
• Performs ad-hoc and cross-functional duties and/or projects assigned to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business or related field required ( Master's Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or related field preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in Human Resources required; with 8+ years of HR Business Partner experience supporting multiple senior leaders of large teams in a fast-paced high-growth environment HR certification (e.g., SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, or SHRM-CP) preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant labor laws and practices required.
• Proven experience influencing senior management and departmental heads to adopt beneficial people management policies and procedures required.

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Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective interaction across all levels of the organization. Ability to develop reports, presentations, and recommendations for various departments.
• Technology: Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create engaging materials, reports, presentations, and proposals.
• Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to draw actionable insights from data; capable of analyzing people management policies and programs, identifying improvement areas, and developing detailed recommendations to increase organizational performance.
• Interpersonal Skills: Service-oriented with ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Discreet when handling confidential information; capable of managing multiple projects. Self-motivated, proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven. Ability to remain calm under pressure and uncertainty, inspiring the same in others.
• Relationship Management: Ability to build strong connections, earn trust, and influence senior leadership.

Working Environment / Physical Environment

• This position works on site in El Segundo, CA.
• Travel required to other sites as needed.

This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus and equity award. The annual base pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, prior experience as well as geographic location.

$155,000 (entry-level qualifications) to $170,000 (highly experienced) annually

The application window is anticipated to close on 60 days from when it is posted or sooner if the position is filled or closed.

ImmunityBio uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with sourcing and identifying potential candidates for open positions. These tools help us reach qualified applicants and improve the efficiency of our recruitment outreach. No preference is given to applicants sourced or identified by AI tools.

Important: AI is not used to screen, evaluate, rank, assess, or make hiring decisions about applicants. All applications are reviewed by human recruiters and hiring managers. Hiring decisions are made solely by ImmunityBio personnel without automated decision-making.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and ensure that all candidates are assessed based on their qualifications, skills, and experience through human review.

ImmunityBio employees are as valuable as the people we serve. We have built a resource of robust benefit offerings to best support the total wellbeing of our team members and their families. Our competitive total rewards benefits package, for eligible employees, include: Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Options • Health and Financial Wellness Programs • Employer Assistance Program (EAP) • Company Paid and Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match • 529 Education Savings Program • Voluntary Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts, Rewards and Perks • Paid Time Off (PTO) includes: 11 Holidays • Exempt Employees are eligible for Unlimited PTO • Non-Exempt Employees are eligible for 10 Vacation Days, 56 Hours of Health Pay, 2 Personal Days and 1 Cultural Day •  We are committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to optimize your Health and Wellness.

At ImmunityBio, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.