Why Join Us?   Be a hero for our rare disease patients At Ultragenyx, we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to do. To achieve this goal, our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us, this means going where other biopharma companies won’t go – challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science, applying a novel rapid development approach, making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices, and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them.    Our commitment and care for patients extends to our people, so culture is an essential cornerstone for Ultragenyx. We remain continuously focused on creating a supportive and inclusive environment of profound learning and growth – so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where we would be proud for our family, friends and children to work.   If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career, and grow a lot, both professionally and personally, come join our team.

Position Summary:

The HR Manager, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) represents the “voice of the business” and will focus on people solutions that address business, employee and company needs.  This six-month contractor role will support the Gene Therapy Manufacturing Facility in Bedford, MA and 4 days onsite is required to be able to fully integrate with the business.  As part of the Ultragenyx HR service delivery model, the HRBP collaborates closely with subject matter expertise from HR specialist partners (internal and external) to deliver high impact solutions to the business units. 

Work Model: 

Flex: This role will typically require onsite work 4 days each week, or more depending on business needs. In many locations, the business will set certain days each week that Flex employees are required to be onsite.

Responsibilities:

1. Facilitate and drive people programs and initiatives (e.g., pay for performance and total rewards, workforce planning, talent review and planning, succession planning, taking a lead role in driving HR department-wide goals and initiatives)
2. Provide coaching to managers and employees on a myriad of issues including attendance warnings, policy violations, performance management, reasonable accommodation.
3. Provide thought partnership to business unit leaders, managers, and employees on a wide range of business topics.
4. Provide group facilitation (business unit leadership team strategy discussions, brainstorming sessions, prioritization and decision-making meetings, team development)
5. Other programs and initiatives in support of the business

Requirements:

BA/BS degree required, or equivalent; with 2-3  years’ experience in Human Resources preferred

1. Ability to provide difficult feedback to employees, managers, and leaders at all levels
2. Demonstrated ability to remain objective when handling sensitive employee relations matters
3. Demonstrated ability to work independently, including the ability to organize, plan, prioritize and handle multiple assignments simultaneously
4. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communications skills to effectively interact, exercise discretion, judgment and diplomacy with ability to express thoughts in a clear and concise manner.
5. Excellent stakeholder management and proactive communication skills required to effectively manage projects, programmatic deliverables, and all areas of the HRBP role
6. Must be a self-starter and have a positive and flexible attitude

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  Full Time employees across the globe enjoy a range of benefits, including, but not limited to:   ·         Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company ·         Volunteer days ·         Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings ·         Employee wellbeing benefits ·         Fitness reimbursement ·         Tuition sponsoring ·         Professional development plans   * Benefits vary by region and country

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital and veteran status, and any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for all protected statuses or classifications protected by applicable law, including individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, and based on sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, you may contact Talent Acquisition by emailing us at talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com.

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