Human Resources Business Partner

The Human Resources Business Partner is a strategic partner to argonauts, leaders and teams across Development & Global organizations. The role translates business priorities into clear people priorities and practical solutions that strengthen leadership, talent, team effectiveness, organizational health and culture. The role helps build the company we want to work for and enables teams to perform, grow and deliver meaningful impact for patients. Partners closely with leaders and teams across U.S. based R&D, Global Patient Safety, and the Project Management Office (PMO) to shape and activate people strategies that enable the business and our people to thrive. Roles & Responsibilities • Strategy: partner with leaders to translate business strategy into focused people priorities and plans. The role focuses on facilitating how work happens across the organization: how teams are formed and evolve, how leadership shows up without hierarchy, how talent flows across the ecosystem and how culture scales. Success is measured by global enterprise impact: stronger teams, faster decisions and better outcomes for patients • Talent: shape talent strategy and lead talent reviews, Succession planning and support personal development discussions. Support leaders in attracting, developing, engaging and retaining strong and diverse talent • Organization architect: lead workforce planning, organizational design and effectiveness initiatives. Identify people-related opportunities and risks through business understanding, data and employee insights • Leadership amplifier: coach argonauts to strengthen leadership impact, team effectiveness and organizational health. Enable business evolution and help leaders and teams navigate growth, transformation and changing priorities • Culture: strengthen an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing culture grounded in the argenx way • People advisor: partner with leaders and employees on performance, employee relations, talent and other people matters, working closely with local and regional Human Resources colleagues • People governance: ensure people practices are applied consistently and in alignment with company policies, values and local employment requirements Skills and Competencies • Strong business understanding and the ability to connect people priorities with organizational goals • Proven ability to build trust, influence and challenge constructively at all organizational levels • Strong leadership coaching, facilitation and cross function collaboration management skills • Deep knowledge of talent management, organizational design, team effectiveness and employee relations • Sound judgement, integrity and discretion when handling sensitive matters • Clear, concise and engaging communication skills • Analytical and pragmatic approach, with the ability to turn insights into action • Collaborative mindset and commitment to shared ownership and collective success • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a global, multi-functional Human Resources team • Curious, entrepreneurial mindset aligned with the argenx cultural pillars of innovation, co-creation, empowerment, excellence and humility • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and change with flexibility, adaptability, and a solutions-oriented mindset Education, Experience & Qualifications • 10+ years of global HR business partner experience • Bachelor/Master’s degree in business or equivalent career experience • Demonstrated experience working as a strategic HR Business partner or in similar roles • Demonstrated experience in organizational design, change management, coaching and talent management • Experience within a global, complex organization, preferably within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals or life sciences • International travel might be required from time to time to connect with teams and leaders across argenx locations • Hybrid role based in Downtown Boston #LI-Hybrid For applicants in the United States: The annual base salary hiring range for this position is $184,000.00 - $253,000.00 USD. This range reflects our good faith estimate at the time of posting. Individual compensation is determined using objective, inclusive, and job-related criteria such as relevant experience, skills, demonstrated competencies and internal equity. This means actual pay may differ from the posted range when justified by these factors. Because market conditions evolve, pay ranges are reviewed regularly and may be adjusted to remain aligned with external benchmarks. This job is eligible to participate in our short-term and long-term incentive programs, subject to the terms and conditions of those plans and applicable policies. It also includes a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to retirement savings plans, health benefits and other benefits subject to the terms of the applicable plans and program guidelines.