Human Resources Specialist - Onsite at San Diego, CA
Absorption

As the Human Resource Specialist, you will have the opportunity to shape the onsite HR processes and the culture of a growing life sciences company. The onsite Human Resource Generalist is a key member of the Absorption Systems, San Diego team and will administer the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including onboarding of new hires, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and applying company policies and practices. Additionally, this individual will assist in employee success through onboarding, trust building, career discussions, employee check ins, event planning and other employee focused activities. The position works closely with the San Diego leadership team providing counsel concerning performance management, employee retention and employee relations related topics.
Responsibilities:

• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training. This may include leadership and harassment prevention training.
• Facilitates and administers the onboarding, employee check in, & off boarding processes.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; and training and development.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Bi-weekly timecard and payroll review. Paid time off and sick leave administration. Coordination and reconciliation of payroll, benefits and HR information while coordinating with the accounting and payroll team.
• Creates various HR related reports as needed and accurately maintains employee records.
• Develops and implements employee activities designed to improve culture and relationships and become a driving force in maintaining a cooperative and positive work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 3 plus years of human resource generalist experience required.
• SHRM-CP or PHR a plus.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of federal, state and local employment, labor & wage law. California and San Diego labor and wage law knowledge is also required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HCM and applicant tracking systems. ADP Workforce Now experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to speak and write Spanish, in addition to English, preferred.
• Life Sciences industry experience preferred, but not required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Relationship development skills with the ability to relate to and empathize with others.
• Excellent collaboration, negotiation, listening, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Benefits

Absorption Systems cares about our work community and offers a variety of benefits allowing employees the opportunity to customize a comprehensive benefits package that meets their personal needs.

About Absorption Systems, a Pharmaron Company

Absorption Systems, founded in 1996, assists pharmaceutical and medical device companies in identifying and overcoming ADMET (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion and Toxicity) barriers in the development of drugs, biologics and medical devices. Additionally, Absorption Systems goes deep into each of those areas, offering in vitro, in situ and in vivo models to assess the properties in question. The company's mission is to continually develop innovative research tools that can be used to accurately predict human outcomes or to explain unanticipated human outcomes when they occur. Absorption Systems has facilities in Exton, PA, San Diego, CA, and Boston, MA to serve customers throughout the world.

Alongside of our enthusiasm for science and research, we have a passion to see each and every one of our employees grow and succeed both personally and professionally. We encourage our employees to continually enhance their ability to contribute to the success of the organization and advance their careers. Absorption Systems is committed to creating an environment where individuals are encouraged to grow and work in collaboration with each other while being passionate about innovation. The professional culture of our organization is a goal oriented environment full of internally driven and motivated professionals. Our company is unique in the fact that there is freedom for autonomy to execute and the ability for each employee to grow in directions that align their individual aspirations with company growth.

Absorption Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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