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Myriad Genetics

Genetic testing and molecular diagnostics

Strategic People Leader

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSouth San Francisco, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • At least 7 years of experience in a progressive human resources business partner role focused on strategic initiatives.
  • Human resources certification preferred.
  • Ability to establish internal and external relationships and partnerships at all organizational levels.
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills, including the ability to design, implement, and lead change management initiatives.
  • Functional experience and proven success in organizational concepts and practices.
  • Ability to remain flexible and agile in a changing environment.
  • Willingness to learn, grow, and take on expanded duties as business needs evolve.
  • Critical thinking skills and the ability to break sizable problems into manageable pieces.
  • Meeting design and facilitation skills.
  • Ability to handle ambiguity.
  • Sound judgment and integrity, including decision-making skills and a sense of urgency.
  • Ability to work tactically and strategically to meet business needs.
  • Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities.
  • Verbal communication and presentation skills, and skill using Microsoft Office cloud-based systems, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to meet the physical requirements of the office role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and the specified vision requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Guide senior leaders in Technology and R&D through organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, organizational design, employee engagement, culture strategies, and change and transformation leadership.
  • Provide partnership and support in organizational design and development, including succession strategy, talent development, employee engagement, and change management processes.
  • Drive workforce planning initiatives and build capabilities needed to achieve the stated vision and strategy.
  • Identify and address critical organizational and people issues, and remove barriers impeding business success.
  • Identify and develop key talent and ensure they receive experiences that enable development and retention.
  • Build performance management capabilities by coaching leaders to address performance issues and deliver effective feedback.
  • Coordinate with centers of excellence to deliver human resources programs to the business, including engagement surveys, leadership development programs, annual rewards, and workforce planning.
  • Influence organizational health by learning and understanding business goals to enhance the talent strategy.
  • Analyze business data and metrics to understand performance, make recommendations, and enhance business decisions.
  • Anticipate the group's upcoming needs and provide expert consultation to functional leaders.
  • Work closely with the People team and corporate legal and compliance departments.
  • Attend the South San Francisco office at least three times per week to provide onsite leadership, team support, and engagement.

Desired Qualifications

  • Human resources certification.

About the Company

Myriad Genetics

Genetic testing and molecular diagnostics

Myriad Genetics develops molecular diagnostic solutions by offering genetic tests that identify inherited and disease-associated variants for cancer, autoimmune diseases, and other conditions. Its offerings help patients and healthcare professionals with risk assessment, early detection, and personalized treatment planning based on an individual’s genetic profile. The tests are performed on patient samples (such as blood or tissue) and generate reports with clinically actionable results that guide decisions about prevention, surveillance, and therapy. The company differentiates itself through its focus on accuracy, secure handling of personal genetic information, and clear, actionable results derived from established genetic panels and tests. Myriad’s goal is to improve and save lives by making precise genetic insights accessible to patients and clinicians, enabling better patient care and outcomes.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Salt Lake City, UT
Founded
1991

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