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Vir Biotechnology

Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Temporary)

San Francisco, USAHybridPosted 2 weeks ago

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Job type
Contract
Work mode
Hybrid
Level
Senior
Department
Human Resources
Experience
10+ years experience
Posted
Sep 14, 2026

About the role

THE OPPORTUNITY

Vir Bio is looking for a Temporary Senior Human Resources Business Partner to serve as a strategic partner to assigned client groups, providing guidance to leaders and managers on a broad range of people-related matters. You will work closely with business leaders, HR leadership, and centers of excellence to support organizational effectiveness, build manager capability, and drive people-focused solutions aligned with company values.

You will engage across a range of areas, including workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, performance management, organizational change, and employee experience. While the role is focused on providing day-to-day HRBP support to assigned client groups, you will also collaborate with senior HR colleagues on more complex or cross-functional matters.

This role is based in our San Francisco, California office with the expectation to be onsite three days per week.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Serve as a trusted HR partner for assigned client groups, providing guidance to leaders and managers on employee matters, performance, team effectiveness, and company policies
  • Build trusted relationships with leaders and employees, connecting them with the right HR resources and support
  • Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organizational changes, talent needs, and employee engagement initiatives
  • Advise managers on feedback, performance conversations, and the consistent application of company policies and practices
  • Address employee relations matters with sound judgment, escalating complex issues as appropriate and maintaining necessary documentation
  • Use workforce data, employee feedback, and HR metrics to identify trends, provide insights, and support decision-making
  • Support the execution of HR programs, processes, and operational initiatives in partnership with HR colleagues and business leader

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING

  • Bachelor's degree; coursework or a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred
  • 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience supporting leaders within the biopharma industry
  • Demonstrated experience across talent management, performance management, workforce planning, employee relations, and change management
  • Ability to translate business needs, data, and employee feedback into practical recommendations and solutions
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER

The expected Hourly range for this position is $85.00 to $109.00 per hour. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

All employment decisions at Vir Biotechnology are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory business requirements, job duties and individual qualifications. Employment decisions are made without regard to any legally protected characteristics.

This commitment extends to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, compensation, appraisal systems, promotions, training and career development programs. Vir Biotechnology also strongly commits to providing employees with a work environment free of unlawful conduct or harassment.

Vir Biotechnology Human Resources leads recruitment and employment for Vir Biotechnology. Unsolicited resumes sent to the company from recruiters do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter and Vir Biotechnology and do not obligate us to pay fees should we hire from those resumes. We ask that external recruiters and/or agencies not contact or present candidates directly to our hiring manager or employees.

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