Associate Director, People Success Partner

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Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease.

At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients. Our work is rewarding – both professionally and personally – because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do.

We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission – to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community.

At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients.

Position Summary:

The Associate Director, People Success /People Success Partner (PSP) serves as a strategic partner to business leaders by aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals. This role involves working closely with management and employees to develop and implement HR strategies that support workforce planning, talent development, employee engagement, and overall business performance. The PSP acts as a consultant to leadership on human resource-related issues while driving best practices and continuous improvement. The PSP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, business plans, culture and employee development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular meetings with business leaders and employees in the functions they support.
• Act as a change champion for People Success.
• Consult with management on a wide range of people focused topics, provide coaching and compliance guidance when appropriate.
• Analyze trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs, and policies that support the broader organization.
• Manage, facilitate and resolve complex employee relations issues.
• Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations when necessary.
• Guide on legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance; Provide policy guidance and interpretation.
• Meet regularly with employees and leaders in support of the employee lifecycle including hiring, development, collaboration, and separations.
• May develop a wide variety of legally compliant documents including but not limited to investigation reports, termination letters, performance improvement plans, and job descriptions.
• Actively partner with internal and external legal support as needed.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity, collaboration and retention.
• Guide on business restructures, workforce planning, performance management and other employee development requirements.
• Identify training and skill needs for business groups.
• Provide timely and effective support and change management in the delivery of various People Success initiatives; communicate, interpret and, where appropriate, recommend procedures for implementation.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the delivery of high-quality, consistent PSP services to the business including LOA/ADA, compensation recommendations, promotions, employee engagement, culture and talent acquisition.
• Perform various Workday transactions and reporting in support of the business groups support including terminations, organization changes, and position management.
• Will perform other related responsibilities as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in related discipline.  Equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 8 years of related work experience including the resolution of complex employee relations issues in a growing organization.
• Prior experience supporting a growing commercial/field team of employees and/or G&A functions such as Finance, Corporate Strategy, and Information Technology.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, performance management, and federal and state employment laws.
• Human resource experience in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry highly desired.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential desirable.

Additional Skills/Experience:

• Must be able to support a customer group of approximately 100 employees.
• Will embody Travere’s core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus and Teamwork.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to understand the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Understand the various total rewards offered in the Biotechnology industry.
• Well organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage shifting responsibilities in a dynamic, cross-functional teamwork environment.
• Excellent collaboration skills with strong attention to detail and managing complexity.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for others in the organization.
• Ability to travel 10% domestically and internationally. 
• All positions have an essential job function to be able to perform face to face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego. No role is expected to be 100% remote.

Travere Therapeutics, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer

Total Rewards Offerings:
Travere provides comprehensive total rewards offerings that demonstrate our commitment as a diverse, equitable, people-centric, and pay-for-performance organization.    

Benefits: Our benefits include premium health, financial, work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents, wellness and employee support programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with employer match and generous paid time off.

Compensation: Our competitive compensation package includes a combination of both cash compensation (base pay and short-term incentive) and long-term incentive compensation (company stock), designed to recognize, retain, and reward employees.

Target Base Pay Range:

*This information is current as of the date of this posting and may be modified in the future. Actual pay offered to a candidate will depend on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and location. 

Travere will accept applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for the position.

Travere Therapeutics, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by sending an email to accommodations@travere.com. Please note that this email address is to be used exclusively to request an accommodation with the online application, interview or hiring process only. Travere HR will not reply to emails sent to this address for any other reason.