HR Operations Specialist

Legend Biotech US • Somerset, NJ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell, T-cell receptor (TCR-T), and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy. From our three R&D sites around the world, we apply these innovative technologies to pursue the discovery of safe, efficacious and cutting-edge therapeutics for patients worldwide.
Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autolecuel (cilta-cel). Our strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma.
Legend Biotech is seeking a HR Operations Specialist as part of the Human Resources team based in Somerset, NJ.
Role Overview
The HR Operations Specialist has a key role within our HR Operations team, responsible for executing and optimizing HR processes and services to ensure the smooth functioning of the function. This position will be instrumental in maintaining accurate HR records, documentation, supporting employee onboarding and offboarding, and assisting in compliance and reporting efforts. The HR Operations Specialist will play a critical role in enhancing the overall employee experience and contributing to the organization's success by assisting with implementing efficient HR Operations processes and providing exceptional service to employees and HR. This position requires a detail-oriented and process-driven individual with strong analytical skills and a commitment to upholding HR best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience required; experience in fast-paced HR operations, cross-functional teams, and multi-site support preferred.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive company and employee information.
• Proficient in navigating multiple systems/applications.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative with a focus on quality and efficiency.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels and deliver excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and optimization of HR processes to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain accurate, current employee records and uphold data integrity within the HRIS system.
• Manage onboarding new employees, including facilitating orientation sessions and overseeing the I-9 Verification process.
• Administer the offboarding process, ensuring timely notification to relevant stakeholders and efficient completion of all required documentation.
• Manage and submit employee change requests, including manager changes, title updates, role changes ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Provide timely guidance on HR policies, procedures and programs to support a positive employee experience.
• Partner with different HR teams to address organizational priorities and improve HR processes.
• Support day-to-day HR Operations across Workday and additional systems e.g. Workhuman, Talent Hub ensuring data accuracy, efficient processes and seamless user experience.
• Participate in systems testing including Workday as part of release and enhancement process.
• Prepare and review HR documentation, perform data audits and generate reports as required.
• Contribute to HR initiatives, process improvement efforts, and special projects.
• Support the distribution of company and HR communications and maintain the HR SharePoint site as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one.
• We offer eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays.
• Additional voluntary benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• We also provide voluntary commuter benefits, family planning and care resources, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees