HR Associate Specialist
HR Associate Specialist
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Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an HR Associate Specialist to own and/or enable the excellent execution of HR processes and initiatives which includes but not limited to talent acquisition & onboarding employee culture and engagement compensation & benefits administration performance management HR policies and procedures and employee records management. The ideal candidate will contribute in enhancing employee experience driving engagement adhering to compliance standards and supporting business & organization needs.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Own and/or support execute with excellence local market HR administrative processes and initiatives in the following areas:
Culture and Employee Engagement: Activities aligned with the enterprise-wide or business unit/department/function employee initiatives intended to improve employee value proposition
Records Management: Maintain manage and archive personnel records (e.g. 201 files and digital e-filing) to ensure compliance with Company policies standards and local legislation requirements.
Compensation & Benefits Administration: Identified tasks and areas within the C&B operations and compliance to statutory requirements
Performance Management: Annual Performance Cycle from Priority Setting to Closing of Year-End Activities and Rewards and Recognition Programs
HR Policies and Compliance: Administrative aspects of HR policies
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Local market recruitment activities and onboarding up to regularization activities to ensure positive experience for candidates and new hires.
All other administrative functions (e.g. Purchasing Requirements leading to Payment Processing of vendors payroll and all other payables; HR Vendor Management; etc.)
Collaborate effectively with business & HR stakeholders and align with Finance and other support functions to ensure execution excellence.
Recommend and implement improvements to HR processes and initiatives that will deliver simplification productivity efficiency compliance and better employee experience.
Lead and manage subset of other HR functions beyond administrative and operational functions like HR Business Partner support or Program/Initiatives ownership.
Experience and Skills
A minimum2 years of relevant work experience as an HR Associate is preferred and having HR Admin/Employee Services experience is a plus
Experience in a multinational and matrix organization is a plus
Execution Excellence Operating with Discipline Attention to Details and Problem Solving are important skills for this role.
Maturity to handle confidential information is critical
This is an exciting and challenging role that offers you the opportunity to learn gain experience across various HR functional areas and make an impact. We offer a highly supportive and collaborative team environment as part of a multi-national pharmaceutical organization offering a competitive range of benefits.
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
Required Skills:
Benefits Administration Communication Employee Engagement Employee Value Proposition HR Process Design HR Process Improvement Human Resource Management Human Resources Policies Management Due Diligence Management Process Organizational Performance Management Problem Solving Regulatory Compliance Supplier Management Vendor ManagementPreferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
08/24/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
