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Senior Director, HR Business Partner

Join Mirum Pharmaceuticals as a Senior Director of HR Business Partner to drive strategic HR initiatives in a growing biopharmaceutical company.

Location
Foster City, United States
Compensation
$270k–$290k/yr
Level
director
Type
full time · Hybrid

Posted by employer 1 day ago

First seen on Joblaze 10 hours ago

Last verified on the company career page 10 hours ago

What you'll build

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders
  • Partner with leaders to assess organizational effectiveness
  • Coach and develop leaders
  • Lead workforce planning and talent management strategies
  • Manage complex employee relations matters

Must have

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field required
  • 12+ years of HR experience

Requirements

Experience
12+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree

Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.

Joblaze summary

The Senior Director of HR at Mirum Pharmaceuticals plays a crucial role in aligning HR strategies with business objectives by advising senior leaders and enhancing organizational effectiveness. This position requires extensive experience in HR within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sectors, with a focus on talent management, workforce planning, and change management. Ideal candidates will have a strong business acumen and proven skills in coaching leaders and managing complex employee relations. The role is pivotal in fostering a high-performance culture while ensuring compliance with employment laws.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 15, 2026. Last confirmed on Mirum Pharmaceuticals's careers page October 15, 2026.
  • Salary band is above the typical range for Management roles (median ~$170,943).
  • Starts above 88% of 275 comparable director management roles in United States we track (median $204,000 across 120 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Senior Director, HR Business Partner role remote?
It's hybrid — Mirum Pharmaceuticals expects some on-site time in Foster City, United States.
What's the salary range?
Mirum Pharmaceuticals lists $270,000–$290,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 12 years of relevant experience for this Senior Director, HR Business Partner role.
Where is the role based?
Mirum Pharmaceuticals is hiring for this position in Foster City, United States.
What seniority level is this role?
Mirum Pharmaceuticals targets director candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Senior Director, HR Business Partner role at Mirum Pharmaceuticals.

From the original posting

MISSION

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Director, Human Resources will report to the VP, Global Human Resources (HRBP for North America Commercial and Global Talent Development). This role will partner closely with Mirum’s Technical Operations, Quality, and G&A leaders and employees, providing strategic HR guidance and solutions that align with business objectives and are consistent with our company values. The Senior Director will advise on HR initiatives, coach leaders, foster organizational effectiveness, and ensure alignment between people strategies and business growth priorities.

JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating business strategy into people, organization, and talent priorities that support growth and business performance.
  • Partner with leaders to assess organizational effectiveness, design scalable organizational structures, and lead change initiatives that enable business objectives.
  • Coach and develop leaders to enhance leadership effectiveness, strengthen team performance, navigate complex employee and organizational issues, and build high-performing teams.
  • Lead workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, and leadership development strategies to ensure the organization has the capabilities needed to achieve current and future goals.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to identify capability needs and develop strategies to attract, develop, engage, and retain top talent.
  • Use workforce data, people analytics, and business insights to identify trends, assess risks, and influence talent and organizational decisions.
  • Facilitate talent reviews, performance management, and development planning processes to drive a culture of accountability, growth, and high performance.
  • Partner closely with HR Centers of Excellence and HRBPs globally to deliver integrated, consistent, and scalable people solutions across the organization.
  • Lead or contribute to enterprise-wide HR initiatives and programs that enhance employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and the overall employee experience.
  • Manage complex employee relations matters, investigations, and organizational issues with sound judgment, objectivity, and compliance with company policies and employment laws.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations while proactively identifying and mitigating people-related risks.
  • Partner with the VP, Global Human Resources to continue to evolve and strengthen the HR Business Partner function, driving consistency, effectiveness, and strategic impact across the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education /Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field required.
  • 12+ years of HR experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Proven ability to serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating business strategy into people, organization, and talent solutions within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Experience supporting organizations through growth and transformation.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to understand operational, financial, and organizational drivers of business performance and influence decision-making across all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated expertise in organizational effectiveness, organizational design, workforce planning, and change management, including the ability to diagnose complex organizational challenges and implement practical, scalable solutions.
  • Experience coaching and developing leaders and technical professionals to strengthen leadership effectiveness, team performance, and organizational capability.
  • Proven success leading talent management processes, including talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development, and employee growth strategies.
  • Ability to leverage workforce data and people analytics to identify trends, anticipate risks, and drive evidence-based talent and organizational decisions.
  • Strong consulting, facilitation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and navigate complex organizational dynamics without direct authority.
  • Skilled in managing complex employee relations matters, conducting objective investigations, and providing sound, actionable recommendations.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to influence, educate, and build credibility across diverse audiences.
  • Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR practices, and compliance requirements in a multi-state and global environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to build, strengthen, and scale HR Business Partner capabilities and practices to deliver strategic value and organizational impact.

The salary range for this position is $270,000 to $290,000 USD. Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to; skill set, years of experience, and the employee’s geographic location. Please note that the required compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits unless otherwise provided.

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Mirum Pharmaceuticals is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability, veteran’s status or any other classification protected by applicable State/Federal/Local laws.

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