Director, Human Resources Business Partner at Twist Bioscience

South San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field plus 10+ years of progressively responsible HR experience
  • 8+ years in an HR Business Partner role
  • Experience applying a range of HR skills, from leadership enablement to talent assessment
  • Team player with very strong ethical orientation
  • Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, using judgement consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, or government law
  • Strong aptitude for listening, collaborating, and problem-solving
  • Proven track record of high performance
  • Ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex and difficult issues to drive toward a high-performing organization
  • Excellent influencing and leadership skills
  • Cultural humility to ensure success when partnering and enabling a diverse workforce
  • Strong business acumen
  • Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
  • Strong computer applications skills (Microsoft Office; Gsuite; Applicant Tracking Systems, etc.)
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous work experience in a non-HR role (direct, applied business experience)
  • Biotech or pharmaceutical experience
  • Experience partnering with General and Administrative leaders
  • Background in employment law and other government compliance regulations

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Leaders in the General and Administrative business area to enable their success; be a sounding board and trusted advisor
  • Provide expertise on people issues and strategies
  • Bring solutions that address departmental needs while considering broader implications for Twist and HR strategies
  • Apply a broad HR skill set to coach and evolve departments, including performance management, talent assessment, strategic facilitation, organizational design and development, workforce planning, and change management
  • Ensure alignment to and execution of established Twist-wide human resources policies, procedures, and initiatives
  • Execute HR processes (e.g., talent management, succession planning, performance management, development planning, compensation planning)
  • Identify and solve talent issues before they affect the business (e.g., HiPo retention, poor performance management, evolving skill set requirements)
  • Contribute to the hiring process for hiring needs of supported leaders and teams
  • Ensure compliance of all HR practices within area of responsibility and with legislative and regulatory requirements, standards, and relevant policies/guidelines
  • Partner with leaders and managers in General and Administrative departments to build and develop Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Customer Support teams
  • Triage and respond to employee relations issues (e.g., employee concerns or complaints, worker’s compensation cases)
  • Serve as the go-to HR team member for General and Administrative departments, including management- and employee-questions and concerns
  • Model core values: Grit, Impact, Service, and Trust

Skills

Performance Management
Talent Management
Succession Planning
Organizational Design
Change Management
Workforce Planning
Compensation Planning
Talent Assessment
Compliance
Hiring

Twist Bioscience

Produces synthetic DNA for biotechnology applications

About Twist Bioscience

Twist Bioscience specializes in creating synthetic DNA for applications in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and research. Their proprietary platform allows for the quick and accurate production of DNA sequences, providing clients with products like genes, oligo pools, and variant libraries. The company stands out by offering high-quality DNA at competitive prices, making them a valuable partner for academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Twist Bioscience aims to support advancements in personalized medicine and biotechnology through their innovative DNA synthesis solutions.

South San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$236.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

Increased competition from Ginkgo Bioworks may impact Twist's market share.
Dependency on AI technologies could pose integration and operational challenges.
New CIO appointment may lead to transitional challenges in IT strategy and operations.

Differentiation

Twist Bioscience uses a unique silicon-based DNA synthesis platform for precision and scale.
They offer high-quality DNA sequences at competitive prices, attracting diverse clients.
Their proprietary platform provides instant feedback on DNA sequence synthesis feasibility.

Upsides

Growing demand for synthetic DNA in personalized medicine boosts Twist's market potential.
Collaboration with Absci leverages AI to accelerate antibody discovery and drug development.
Synthetic biology market projected to grow at 28.8% CAGR, benefiting Twist's growth.

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