People & Culture Business Partner

People & Culture Business Partner and Consultant

The Role

The Generate People and Culture team is on a mission to create an environment where Generators of all backgrounds can succeed and are enabled to contribute their best. At Generate, we thrive on innovation, push boundaries, and embrace technology. Our People and Culture team is on the forefront of pioneering HR solutions that shape the future of work. Join us on our inspiring journey as we collectively reimagine People and Culture, creating new standards in HR excellence, exceptional experiences for our Generators, and teams positioned to deliver breakthrough therapies to patients.

As a People & Culture Business Partner/Consultant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day functions of the People and Culture team. Reporting directly to Executive Director P&C Business Partner, this role will focus on operations across the employee lifecycle, ensuring effective HR processes, immigration coordination, and a positive employee experience. This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact by contributing to our inclusive culture, employee development, and supporting best practices.

Here's How You’ll Contribute:

• Business Partner: In collaboration with both Executive Director P&C Business Partners, provide strategic business partner support to teams across the business working primarily with LT –1 on initiatives such as team building, workforce planning, org structure and new leader assimilations.

• Employee Relations & Support: Act as a first point of contact for employees and managers, handling inquiries related to HR policies, and employee relations. Provide guidance on performance management and conflict resolution.

• Onboarding & Offboarding: Assist with the onboarding process to ensure new hires are welcomed effectively and have the necessary tools for success. Facilitate exit processes, including conducting exit interviews and ensuring a smooth transition. Leverage the findings from exit interviews to improve the culture and address needed change.

• HR Operations & Data Management: Manage HR transactions, including job changes, promotions, compensation adjustments and terminations in Workday. Ensure accuracy in all people data and generate reports to support decision-making. Partner with Operations team on reporting and data needs that support business insights and decisions. Partner with external counsel, manager, and employees to manage case requirements, timelines, and documentation.

• Talent Development Support: Partner with the Executive Director of Talent Development to identify training and development needs then design initiatives to address those needs. May include external partnership selection and management or internal design and facilitation depending on the needs and solution.

• Culture Enhancement: Leveraging data and insights gathered from experience with the business, identify and help design culture driving programs by engaging in company initiatives, gathering feedback, and promoting an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.
• Collaborate with P&C Teams: Partner with colleagues across the People and Culture team to execute HR strategies and initiatives aligned with organizational goals, including employee engagement and retention strategies.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• 6+ years of progressive experience in HR, is required. Preferably with a mix of experience in high-growth, fast-paced environments, and more established organizations. Prior experience in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, or biotech industry, ideally supporting a Research and Development or another scientific group, is desired.

• Previously designed and deployed innovative P&C technology driven and AI-first support tools. Comfort embracing technology , particularly in leveraging digital tools and platforms to enhance People and Culture initiatives, improve efficiency, and drive better employee experiences.

• Experience overseeing employment-based immigration matters, including H-1B, OPT/STEM, TN, and permanent residence process, is required.

• Strong understanding of foundational HR principles, including compliance, employee relations, and performance management.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.

• Detail-oriented with strong project management skills; able to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines; a high tolerance for ambiguity and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly scaling environment.

• A proactive approach to identifying and solving problems, with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion.

• Enthusiasm about joining a company that embraces a co-creation mentality, where HR solutions are developed collaboratively with leaders, teams, and employees.

• Desire to work in a company committed to developing the best therapies for patients

Who You Are:

• A self-starter eager to contribute in a high-growth, dynamic environment across all areas of People and Culture.

• Hands-on, eager to roll up your sleeves, embrace technology, and innovate HR practices to drive efficiency and impact.

• Passionate about fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and engaged.

• Thrive in fast-paced settings and enjoy being a trusted partner to employees and managers alike.

• Committed to continuous learning and development in HR practices, with a strong desire to grow expertise.

• A data advocate who can interpret and use people data to tell compelling stories and drive actionable insights.

• A collaborator who brings curiosity, compassion, and builds strong, productive relationships.

• A strategic mindset with the ability to under the organization's goals and align HR processes and programs to support them.

About Generate Biomedicines

We are a clinical-stage generative biology company pioneering the AI revolution in drug design and development. We are advancing a new approach to drug creation—one grounded in the ability to design proteins with defined biological intent. By integrating machine learning with large-scale experimentation, this approach aims to reduce the uncertainty, time, and cost associated with developing protein-based medicines.

Founded in 2018, we are advancing a growing pipeline of clinical and preclinical programs across multiple disease areas and protein modalities. By unifying computational design and clinical development within a single operating model, we translate this approach into clinical-stage programs and are leading a shift from traditional drug discovery toward systematic drug generation.

At Generate:Biomedicines, we collaborate across disciplines in new ways to invent and innovate. We bring diverse perspectives to a shared goal of delivering better medicines to patients in need, faster, guided by our values and leadership behaviors.

Generate:Biomedicines is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies : Generate:Biomedicines does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Generate:Biomedicines or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by the Company’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Generate:Biomedicines and the Company will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.

Compensation: The base salary range provided reflects our current estimate of what we anticipate paying for this position. Your actual base salary will be based on several factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, relevant education or training, and market dynamics. In addition, you will be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and a competitive benefits package.

Per Year Salary Range

$116,000—$150,000 USD