HR Generalist
Palo Alto, CA - USA
Job Summary
We are seeking a people-focused and service-oriented HR Generalist to serve as the first point of contact for employee questions and support a broad range of human resources initiatives. This role will partner closely with employees managers recruiters and People team members to deliver an exceptional employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle. The HR Generalist will assist with onboarding offboarding HR operations and select HR partnering activities while ensuring compliance with company policies and employment practices.
We are a group of individuals passionate about genetic discovery. 23andMe Research Institute is a nonprofit medical research organization that enables people everywhere to access their genetic information learn about themselves and participate in the worlds largest crowdsourced research initiative. The Institute aims to be the worlds most significant contributor to scientific advancement uniting people with the common goal of improving health and deepening our understanding of DNA the code of life.
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions regarding policies and general HR matters.
Respond to employee inquiries in a timely professional and customer-service-oriented manner.
Maintain employee records and ensure HR systems and documentation remain accurate and up to date.
Assist with HR communications policy updates and employee programs.
Coordinate and facilitate new hire onboarding activities to ensure a smooth and positive employee experience.
Prepare and process new hires and system setup.
Partner with hiring managers and cross-functional teams to ensure onboarding milestones are completed.
Help manage employee offboarding processes including exit interviews separation documentation system access coordination and final employee communications.
Partner closely with Recruiting Partners to help coordinate candidate interviews and scheduling across multiple stakeholders.
Assist with offer preparation pre-employment processes and onboarding transitions.
Help maintain recruiting records and support hiring initiatives as needed.
Assist with employee engagement initiatives organizational changes talent planning and performance processes.
Help identify trends and recommend solutions to improve employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience.
3 years of progressive HR experience in a generalist coordinator or people operations role.
Experience supporting onboarding offboarding and employee lifecycle processes.
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
About Us
23andMe headquartered in California is a leading consumer genetics and research company. The companys mission is to help people access understand and benefit from the human genome. 23andMe has pioneered direct access to genetic information as the only company with multiple FDA authorizations for genetic health risk reports. The company has created the worlds largest crowdsourced platform for genetic research with 80 percent of its customers electing to participate. 23andMe research participants consent to research conducted by 23andMe which is overseen by an independent third-party Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulated under the Common Rule (45 CFR part 46). More information is available at 23andMe we value a diverse inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individuals race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin or ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition family care status marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation genetic information military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at 23andMe will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.
Please note: 23andMe does not accept agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you.
Pay Transparency
23andMe takes a market-based approach to pay and amounts will vary depending on your geographic location. The salary range reflected here is for a candidate based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The successful candidates starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills experience qualifications work location and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
San Francisco Bay Area Base Pay Range
$100000$130000 USD
About Company
23andMe offers DNA testing with the most comprehensive ancestry breakdown, personalized health insights and more.