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Senior Director, HR Business Partner

Mirum Pharmaceuticals - Foster City, CA, United States - Hybrid - posted 2026-10-14

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Salary: USD 270,000 - 290,000 / annual

Mirum Pharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceutical company focused on rare disease treatments, is seeking a Senior Director, HR Business Partner to report to the VP, Global Human Resources. This role will serve as a strategic HR partner to Mirum's Technical Operations, Quality, and G&A leaders, providing guidance and solutions aligned with business objectives and company values. Key responsibilities include: - Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating business strategy into people, organization, and talent priorities that support growth and performance - Partner with leaders to assess organizational effectiveness, design scalable structures, and lead change initiatives - Coach and develop leaders to enhance effectiveness, strengthen team performance, and build high-performing teams - Lead workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, and leadership development strategies - Partner with Talent Acquisition to identify capability needs and develop strategies to attract, develop, engage, and retain top talent - Use workforce data and people analytics to identify trends, assess risks, and influence talent decisions - Facilitate talent reviews, performance management, and development planning processes - Partner with HR Centers of Excellence and HRBPs globally to deliver integrated people solutions - Lead enterprise-wide HR initiatives that enhance employee engagement and organizational effectiveness - Manage complex employee relations matters, investigations, and organizational issues with sound judgment and compliance - Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations while mitigating people-related risks - Partner with VP, Global Human Resources to evolve and strengthen the HR Business Partner function Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field - 12+ years of HR experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience - Proven ability to serve as trusted advisor to senior leaders in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry - Experience supporting organizations through growth and transformation - Strong business acumen with understanding of operational, financial, and organizational drivers - Demonstrated expertise in organizational effectiveness, organizational design, workforce planning, and change management - Experience coaching and developing leaders and technical professionals - Proven success leading talent management processes including talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development - Ability to leverage workforce data and people analytics - Strong consulting, facilitation, and relationship-building skills - Skilled in managing complex employee relations matters and conducting investigations - Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills - Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR practices, and compliance in multi-state and global environments - Demonstrated ability to build, strengthen, and scale HR Business Partner capabilities

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