Senior Human Resources Specialist

Overview

Ready to join a team committed to developing and commercializing gene therapies for patients and families devastated by rare neurological genetic diseases? AveXis is advancing cutting-edge science, starting with our proprietary gene therapy for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). We are in the midst of an incredible journey and are looking for passionate individuals to join us on this important mission.

AveXis, a Novartis company, is dedicated to developing and commercializing novel treatments for patients suffering from rare and life-threatening neurological genetic diseases. Our initial product is a proprietary gene therapy approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of pediatric patients with SMA. In addition to developing a treatment for SMA, AveXis also plans to develop other novel treatments for rare neurological diseases, including Rett syndrome and a genetic form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis caused by mutations in the superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) gene.

AveXis is seeking a Senior Human Resources (HR) Specialist to support the HR team on a variety of HR functions and project activities, leading projects as needed. The Senior Specialist will be a resource for employee inquiries and facilitate several HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the HR Business Partners on a variety of deliverables including interviewing, new employee orientation, HR system support, and training.
• Provide high touch candidate support from offer to onboarding including welcome communication, monitoring background check statuses, and coordinating New Employee Orientation.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, benefits and general questions.
• Coordinate training on HR topics (i.e. new manager training, harassment training).
• Resolve Benefits related inquiries.
• Conduct data audits within Workday, partnering with the HR team and correcting errors as needed.
• Lead HR projects for site/functions.
• Maintain responsibility for company compliance with federal, state and local law pertaining to all employee topics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Human Resources or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in an HR support role or equivalent experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate policies and information, knowing when to escalate questions or issues.
• Excellent attention to details and accuracy of data, ability to prioritize and follow through on requests.
• Must be able to handle HR/Payroll related information with strict confidentiality and professionalism.
• Well organized, able to multi-task, meet deadlines and recommend process improvements.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills with proven customer service focus.

The level of this position will be based on the final candidate's qualifications.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AveXis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, sexual orientation or veteran status.

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