HR Generalist

Compass Therapeutics•Boston, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Compass Therapeutics, Inc. is an oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing proprietary antibody-based therapeutics to treat multiple diseases. Our robust pipeline currently includes four clinical assets spanning all phases of development, with novel mechanisms of action, and first-in-class or best-in-class potential across multiple tumor types. Our lead clinical-stage asset, tovecimig, has completed a randomized late-stage biliary tract cancer study and we are preparing for a BLA submission. We are now at an exciting inflection point as we scale our organization to support our first product launch. This is a unique and pivotal moment to join us and help make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives. Our HR and TA team is seeking a highly motivated full-time HR Generalist, reporting to the Director of People. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record working across HR and TA functions, managing multiple high priority tasks in a fast-paced environment, and flexing between a wide range of projects and responsibilities. This position works onsite 4 days/week in the Brighton, MA office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of Human Resources or Talent Acquisition experience in a Coordinator or Generalist role, preferably in a small biotechnology environment
Proven experience across core HR and TA functions, including but not limited to recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, performance management, and offboarding
Deep experience executing HR best practices and working in HR systems with the ability to efficiently and creatively troubleshoot employee issues
Strong understanding of talent acquisition processes, such as partnering with hiring managers, structured interviews, good hiring practices, employer branding; biotech TA experience is a plus
Strong business communication skills, written and verbal, and ability to professionally follow up
Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, evolving work environment with a positive solution-oriented customer service mindset
Experience maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgment when handling sensitive information; must operate with a high level of integrity
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with external partners in HR and TA, and internally to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
Ability to work independently with strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills, while recognizing when escalation is appropriate
Proficiency using ADP, ATS software (Greenhouse experience is a plus), Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to adapt to new technology or systems
Self-motivated and eager to take on new tasks and opportunities for development

Nice To Haves

Greenhouse experience is a plus
biotech TA experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Partner with the Director of People to achieve Compass Human Resources (HR) and Talent Acquisition (TA) goals, while ensuring compliance and quality execution of scalable processes
Own and execute day-to-day HR and TA operations across the full employee lifecycle, from recruiting and onboarding through offboarding
Build trusting relationships across the organization in order to provide high-quality, confidential administrative and operational support and guidance as the company grows and matures
Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions, concerns, and HR requests
Support and document key HR SOPs, including: new hire orientation, benefits enrollment and administration, PTO, performance management cycle, employee development and engagement, training initiatives, payroll support, recognition, implementing new policies and initiatives, etc.
Collaborate cross-functionally to execute talent management practices tailored to our scientific and technical workforce in a fast-paced, evolving, small biotech environment
Support hiring managers in recruiting key talent in a timely and cost-effective manner, across part-time, full-time, and contract hires, and work with external recruiting partners when needed
Facilitate TA SOPs and meet headcount growth goals; write and post job descriptions, screen candidates, coordinate interviews within an ATS, schedule debriefs, reference and background checks, work authorization (i.e. visas, I9s), partner with immigration counsel, etc.
Deliver a seamless and positive candidate-to-employee experience into new hire onboarding
Contribute to workforce planning and talent calibration by identifying and tracking hiring needs
Support benefits administration, including annual renewals, enrollment, and issue resolution
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to finalize reports and documentation, and to coordinate All Company meetings, interviews, leadership offsites, outings, etc.
Manage sensitive employee documents, secure and audit files, maintain accurate HR records, compliant with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, and industry best practices; adhere to a high standard of confidentiality and organization
Track compliance with mandatory trainings: safety, anti-harassment, and insider trading training
Keep current on industry trends, best practices, and employment laws to remain competitive and guide initiatives; participate in annual market surveys as needed
Monitor employee retention and support engagement by maintaining best-in-class culture, competitive compensation and benefits, and a positive employee experience
Leverage feedback (verbal and survey) to drive creative solutions to increase efficiency, improve processes, and streamline HR operations to best support our evolving organizational needs
Empower the Compass Culture Committee to organize events that support employee passions, build on our culture, align with mission and values, and foster a positive work environment
Over time, independently lead HR processes such as employee recognition awards, performance management, new hire orientation, training programs, All Company Meeting presentations, etc.
Upkeep all relevant databases (i.e. ADP, EENavigator, LinkedIn, Greenhouse, Radford, HireRight); assist with implementing a new HRIS (HR information system)
Complete ad hoc projects across HR and TA as assigned based on business needs, including candidate screening, support compensation, payroll, audits, and employee relations, etc.