Zymeworks

HR Generalist

Human Resources United States Seattle, Washington

Why Work for Us?

Innovation. Act with Integrity. Collaboration. Embrace Diversity. Care

We come from many countries, cultures, races, ethnicities, abilities, and nationalities. We bring our passions including singing, biking, swimming, dancing, cooking, volunteering, parenting, coaching and much more! We are proud of our nearly equal balance of men and women and strengthened by our non-binary and transgender team members. Every employee belongs.

We offer challenging career opportunities, competitive benefits and an environment that recognizes and rewards performance.

Company Description

Zymeworks is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of next-generation bispecific and multifunctional biotherapeutics, initially focused on the treatment of cancer. Zymeworks’ suite of complementary therapeutic platforms and its fully-integrated drug development engine provide the flexibility and compatibility to precisely engineer and develop highly-differentiated product candidates.

As a condition of employment, Zymeworks requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and provide verification of such.

SUMMARY

The Human Resources Generalist (HRG) will support the daily functions of the Human Resources (HR) department for all of the US and partner with HRG in Canada. This position includes assisting in the creation and maintenance of HR policies & procedures, partnering with Talent Acquisition, Payroll, and Total Rewards, HR compliance, and employee services/relations. As a member of the HR team, this position will work closely with all levels of employees. This position reports directly to the Head of HR, USA with a dotted line to the Head of HR, Canada.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities (staffing, recruitment, training programs, etc.); compile and maintain electronic personnel files.
• Create and implement onboarding plans and educate new employees on company policies; conduct all new hire orientations virtually and/or on-site.
• Identify ways to improve policies and procedures; develop foundational HR processes and guidelines, such as Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, and HR Compliance, as identified.
• Assist and help support the Head of HR in resolving employee disputes and/or complaints.
• Help ensure compliance with company policies and federal, state, jurisdictional, and local laws in the US.
• Conduct exit interviews and analyze turnover trends.
• Proactively monitor the work environment to identify and address trends, and areas of improvement to increase employee engagement. Lead our employee engagement activities and address critical action items.
• Other duties as assigned and required.

Recruitment, Training, & Development

• Provide recruiting and hiring support to the Talent Acquisition (TA) team by using ATS; review resumes, conduct screening interviews, and background checks, and extend offers.
• Partner with TA to develop employment offers and contract terms.
• Ensure a high-touch, personalized experience for all new hires including onboarding plans, logistics, communications, new hire onboarding, and new hire surveys.
• Execute a well-organized and personalized offboarding process, including partnering with HR teammates to compile and reconcile employee feedback and recommend process improvements based on trends.

Compliance & Policy Enforcement:

• Assist with employee relations issues, interpreting Zymeworks policies and escalating to senior HR team members when needed and required.
• Help conduct confidential investigations.
• Develop a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local legislation, and jurisdiction in order to ensure compliance, including benefits laws and regulations, medical leave, and sexual harassment training continuing to grow in these as Zymeworks expands its domestic and/or global operations.
• Leverage HR expertise to advise on revising or developing HR policies and procedures.

HRIS & Benefits

• Assist payroll team with any payroll related questions/issues.
• Assist the benefits team with any benefit related questions/issues.
• Assist the Head of HR in the periodic evaluation of programs to ensure the most effective and high-quality programs./
• Partner with HRIS Analyst/Manager in the creation and preparation of necessary reports (AAP, etc.).

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or other related field or equivalent work experience required.
• 3 to 5 years of human resources experience required; working and supporting small to midsize organizations with remote work environments required; Biotech/Pharma industry preferred.
• Must have demonstrated the ability to translate business needs into effective HR strategies and action.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment statutes in the US; knowledge and some experience in Canadian regulations preferred.
• Proficient in the use of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) for report generation, database maintenance, and document storage.
• Working and continuously expanding knowledge of the HR space, including applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as emerging trends and practices in the HR space.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of products – required.
• Experience with Success Factors and JobVite preferred.

Competencies

• Demonstrated success in all Human Resources functional areas within a fast-paced, technically focused environment is essential. Must be hands-on and capable of producing work with limited support staff.
• Must be results-oriented and demonstrate flexibility in/ dealing with changing and ambiguous situations.
• Demonstrated success working in a highly collaborative, global environment, partnering with others in dealing with sensitive and confidential employee relation items.
• Excellent communication skills to speak and present in front of all levels of employees.
• Show evidence of a capacity to build strong relationships with all levels of employees.
• Strong written, oral communication, and presentation skills with the ability to present confidently across the organization, i.e. Change Management Agent, Conflict Resolution, Managerial Delegation.

Other Duties

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 position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Ability to travel as needed, approximately less than 10%.

How to Apply

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: Zymeworks values our relationships with our Recruitment Partners. We will only accept resumes from those partners whom have been contracted by a member of our Human Resources team to collaborate with us. Zymeworks is not responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited or are received without contract.

Zymeworks

Zymeworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Submitted: 05/14/2022