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Human Resources Business Partner - Director

Ardelyx
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Waltham
Aug 22, 2025
Description Ardelyx is a publicly traded commercial biopharmaceutical company founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs. Ardelyx has two commercial products approved in the United States, IBSRELA (tenapanor) and XPHOZAH (tenapanor). Ardelyx has agreements for the development and commercialization of tenapanor outside of the U.S. Kyowa Kirin commercializes PHOZEVEL (tenapanor) for hyperphosphatemia in Japan. A New Drug Application for tenapanor for hyperphosphatemia has been approved in China with Fosun Pharma. Knight Therapeutics commercializes IBSRELA in Canada. Ardelyx is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner-Director (HRBP-D) with prior experience developing, implementing, driving, and supporting HR programs and initiatives for a growing biotech company. The HRBP will report directly to Lead HRBP and will partner with our expanding HR team. Our successful candidate will understand the importance of building relationships, influence-based partnerships, trust building, empathetic professionalism, and solid communication while continuing to strengthen and nurture a strong and cohesive company culture. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and innovative thinker with a strong background in HR and a passion for developing high-quality programs, tools, and resources. At Ardelyx, we focus on providing a strong employee experience, and our HR team is committed to supporting and enhancing the employee journey. Responsibilities: Serve as an HRBP expert and resource by providing both strategic and hands-on expertise and practice in multiple areas of human resources during a time of growth and change. Guide leadership on all day-to-day aspects of HR toward helping them reach their company goals, and partner with corporate-HR subject matter experts in areas such as organizational design, employee relations, compensation and benefits, talent development, and workforce planning. Deeply connect and understand your business groups, build relationships and partner with business leaders. Promote and establish positive employee relationships and a high level of employee morale. Act as a mentor, coach, and partner to our leadership team by guiding the team through rapid growth. Support employee activities such as, recruitment, talent management, learning and development, performance management, succession planning, retention, and diversity and inclusion. Partner with fellow HR team to use internal and external resources to implement programs related to employee engagement, learning, and engagement. Collaborate with HR and business leaders by attending business team meetings to support and execute programs that drive leadership development, such as internship programs, leadership training, and professional development workshops. Build credibility and trust by providing a solid and visible HR leadership presence with leadership, managers, and employees. Take a hands-on approach to all things HR related initiatives while successfully monitoring the "pulse" of the employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement. Act as a cultural ambassador to promote a positive environment that is inclusive, high performing, and creative. Required Education & Experience: Requires a BA/BS degree, preferably with an emphasis in Human Resources or related discipline, and a minimum 10-12 years of relevant, hands-on practice and experience in the HR field. Comfortable making high-impact decisions in ambiguous situations, applying sound judgment grounded in data and experience. Proven experience leading or significantly contributing to organizational design and workforce planning. Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and influence stakeholders. Strong relationship skills. Able to gain a trusted advisor status tro HR team, employees, and leadership. Must be able to develop solutions to a wide range of highly complex issues, which require an in- depth degree of ingenuity, independence, and innovation. Strong management skills. Able to manage individuals and processes across the organization. HRBP experience working with a high-growth team in the life sciences is essential and highly preferred. Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication skills are required, as well as being an active listener and a team player. The anticipated annualized base pay range for this full-time position is $194,000-$237,000. Ardelyx utilizes industry data to ensure that our compensation is competitive and aligned with our industry peers. Actual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors, including years of relevant experience, training, qualifications, and internal equity. The compensation package may also include an annual bonus target and equity awards, subject to eligibility and other requirements. Ardelyx also offers a robust benefits package to employees, including a 401(k) plan with generous employer match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, up to 12 weeks of living organ and bone marrow leave, equity incentive plans, health plans (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision), life insurance and disability, flexible time off, annual Winter Holiday shut down, and at least 11 paid holidays. Ardelyx is an equal opportunity employer.