Human Resources Operations Associate

Sumitomo Pharma Co. Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America Inc.) focused on addressing patient needs in oncology urology womens health rare diseases cell & gene therapies and CNS. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage investigational assets we aim to accelerate discovery research and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. For more information on SMPA visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn.

The Human Resources Associate will support the HR Operations and Employee Relations functions and serve as a trusted advisor and partner to all employees. This position will work closely with our HR leaders HR centers of excellence and the business to ensure alignment with our mission vision values and cultural pillars. This position encompasses a wide range of responsibilities from onboarding to offboarding and all points throughout the employee life is a remote position that can be based anywhere in the US.

Responsibilities include:

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with the business and the HR team to support a positive engaging and rewarding company culture.

• Assist with implementation and administration of human resources practices and procedures regarding onboarding pre-employment screenings I-9 administration new hire orientations and all offboarding activities.

• Ensure delivery of high-quality HR service and support by providing timely responses to help resolve daily issues and inquires.

• Support the development implementation and interpretation of company policies and procedures.

• Guide managers and employees in all areas of employee relations administration: policy interpretation employee complaints corrective action procedures performance management and other potential violations

• Participate in and lead low level fact-finding into employee concerns and complaints relating to various employment policies and recommend appropriate actions.

• Partner with Legal Compliance and other HR COEs when necessary to support resolution of employee issues.

• Analyze HR/ER data and metrics for themes and trends and identify areas for improvements and training.

• Provide improvement and enhancement recommendations to streamline HR Operations and ER processes.

• Prepare ad hoc and regular Workday reports on HR operational subjects including new hires terminations onboarding and exiting information.

Qualifications/Competencies:

• Solid knowledge of Workday HRIS or equivalent people platforms

• Strong collaboration skills and ability to build lasting partnerships in a business

• Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and accomplish assignments with minimal supervision

• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer service focus

• Sound judgement and decision making

• Knowledge of the principles/practices of HR administration

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks that span multiple projects and multiple stakeholders

• Ability to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information with tact and discretion.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in HR or related field.

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Human Resources Coordinator or similar role.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.

The base salary range for this role is

Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases overtime short incentive plan participation eligibility for our 401(k) plan medical dental vision life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with your work state. Our robust time-off policy includes up to 120 hours of vacation per year 11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a shut-down period during the last week of December 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter and access to our service recognition program. Total compensation including base salary to be offered will depend on elements unique to each candidate including candidate experience skills education and other factors permitted by law.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

Confidential Data: All information (written verbal electronic etc.) that an employee encounters is considered confidential in accordance with applicable law.

Compliance: Achieve and maintain Compliance with all applicable regulatory legal and operational rules and procedures by ensuring that all plans and activities for and on behalf of Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) and affiliates are carried out with the best industry practices and the highest ethical standards.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Mental/Physical Requirements:

Fast-paced environment handling multiple demands is involved. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.

Travel Requirements:

Primarily remote role with periodic on-site meetings in office. Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Drug Screening Requirements
Applicants for sales/field manufacturing or other designated roles will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital domestic partnership or civil union status; sex gender; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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