The is an independent nonprofit research institute that brings together three powerhouse universities - Northwestern University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - into a single collaborative technology and discovery engine. CZ Biohub itself supports some of the brightest, boldest engineers, data scientists, and biomedical researchers to make breakthroughs in medicine and develop new technologies, frequently in collaboration with our partner universities. We are guided by our values of scholarly excellence; disruptive innovation; hands-on engineering/hacking/building; partnership and collaboration; open communication and respect; inclusiveness; and opportunity for all.
- We pursue large scientific challenges that cannot be pursued in conventional environments
- We enable individual investigators to pursue their riskiest and most innovative ideas
- The technologies developed at CZ Biohub Chicago facilitate research by scientists and clinicians at our home institutions and beyond
Diversity of thought, ideas, and perspectives are at the heart of CZ Biohub Network and enable disruptive innovation and scholarly excellence. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive organization where all colleagues feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the will act as a trusted advisor and partner to CZ Biohub Chicago leadership and staff in all key HR and organizational development areas including: organizational design, team dynamics, culture, engagement, DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion), talent development & management, leadership development, performance management, employee relations, policy implementation and organizational planning. This position is also responsible for managing the key HR processes and projects in support of our mission and its short- and long-term workforce requirements.
- Collaborate with leadership in developing and driving strategies to engage employees and maintain an environment consistent with CZ Biohub culture and values
- Partner with Biohub leaders and employees on key organizational and management issues
- Assist managers in evaluating performance of individual team members and providing guidance on development
- Work with employees and managers across the organization to identify skill gaps and training needs, and deliver solutions that address those needs (including, in some cases, curriculum design and delivery)
- In partnership with Network HR, drive annual engagement survey and spearhead on-going culture and engagement initiatives
- Facilitate team development strategies and programs
- Oversee and implement HR programs and initiatives
- Manage data and processes related to onboarding, change management, and offboarding.
- Oversee compensation planning and administration within board-approved salary structure and in alignment with overall compensation philosophy. Manage and administer all compensation related matters [merit, promotions, bonuses, salary surveys, etc.].
- Assist employees with benefits enrollment, process contributions and answer employee questions about our plans. Communicate any plan changes to employees, hold annual open enrollments and onboard/offboard employees from plans.
- Ensure control processes are followed in compliance with Federal and Illinois state laws and internal policies and procedures.
- Champion collaborative cross functional relationships with other operations teams, payroll and hiring managers to ensure the successful onboarding and offboarding of new employees and contingent workers.
- Execute mobility and immigration programs. Work with Immigration law firm on various visa applications.
- Be an ambassador of CZ Biohub culture and drive initiatives to constantly build upon and improve culture.
- Ensure employment practices are compliant with employment regulations
Essential –
- Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience
- Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in HR () with a primary focus on HR operations, culture, talent acquisition, talent development, organizational development, diversity, employee relations and change management
- Requires solid knowledge and understanding of Human Resources legislation/employment law, principles, policies, and procedures
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence through listening, writing, and presenting. Demonstrated ability to coach employees and managers in sensitive situations
- Must be able to develop solutions to a wide range of highly complex problems, which require an in depth degree of integrity, ingenuity, creativity, and innovation
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team, inspiring trust and confidence from HR colleagues and internal “clients” alike
- Must be able to exercise judgment and independently determine and take appropriate action within defined HR policies and procedures
- Must be able to engage in constructive debate and discussion when needed to ensure the best course of action is taken
- Ability to link people and organizational practices to goals & objectives
- Project-management skills and demonstrated commitment to delivering excellent results in a fast-paced environment
- Role model of CZ Biohub values and culture
Nice to have -
- MBA or advanced degree in HR or organizational development
- Experience working in Life Sciences
- Resources to disrupt and innovate at the frontiers of our knowledge of biology and disease
- A collegial and collaborative environment consisting of diverse expertise
- Access to collaborators, resources and facilities at our three partner universities (Northwestern University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) and at partner organizations in Chicagoland and beyond
- Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with the experience
We offer a robust benefits program that enables the important work Biohubbers do everyday. Our benefits include healthcare coverage, life and disability insurance, commuter subsidies, family planning services with fertility care, childcare stipend, 401(k) match, flexible time off and a generous parental leave policy. In addition, we honor our commitment to career development and our value of scholarly excellence through regular onsite opportunities to learn from the world's leading scientists.
What We Do
The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network is a group of nonprofit research institutes that bring together physicians, scientists, and engineers with the goal of pursuing grand scientific challenges on 10- to 15-year time horizons. These institutes partner with Chan Zuckerberg Science in its goal to understand the mysteries of the cell and how cells interact within systems. This collaboration will bring us closer to our mission to cure, prevent, or manage all disease by the end of the century.
CZ Biohub San Francisco — which was the inaugural Biohub and launched in 2016 — focuses on infectious disease, quantitative cell science, and technology platforms. It also has an investigator program supporting early-stage, risky research of scientists at Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and UCSF.
CZ Biohub Chicago, which launched in 2023, focuses on engineering technologies to make precise, molecular-level measurements of biological processes within human tissues, with an ultimate goal of understanding and treating the inflammatory states that underlie many diseases. It is a collaboration between the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
