Human Resources Business Partner (Commercial Field Sales)

Axsome Therapeutics•New York, NY

9d•$95,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Axsome Therapeutics is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to support its growing commercial field sales teams and leaders throughout various stages of the employee lifecycle. This role is crucial in aligning HR strategies with business objectives, fostering employee development, providing guidance and coaching to managers, and enhancing employee development and engagement. The position will serve as a strategic partner, helping to implement HR programs, policies, and processes consistently and fairly. This role is based at Axsome’s HQ in New York City with an on-site requirement of at least three days per week. Candidates looking for fully remote roles will not be considered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 3+ years of relevant HR experience required.
Must have proven experience working within the pharma/biotech industry with a strong preference for candidates who have supported field sales teams.
Strong understanding of multiple HR disciplines such as performance management, compensation, headcount planning, career development, benefits, and leave administration, etc.
Prior HRBP experience in the biotech/pharma/life science industries with a strong preference for candidates who supported field sales teams.
Must be able to work on site Monday, Tuesday & Thursday.

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing new HR systems preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Act as a strategic partner for commercial field sales managers and team members, providing daily guidance and coaching on HR-related topics and issues.
Facilitate and drive current HR processes within recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, performance management, policy and procedure development, employee engagement, and career development, while continuously looking for ways to improve and optimize the employee experience.
Conduct meetings with assigned departments/managers to understand needs, concerns, and feedback within individual teams.
Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation to ensure consistent application of company policies.
Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to managers (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions, etc.).
Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations as needed.
Administer Leave of Absence requests and serve as the point of contact for LOA-related questions.
Work closely with the HR team to develop and implement various HR programs and initiatives, including performance reviews, trainings, handbook review, benefits, surveys, employee events, and L&D Opportunities.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of team members and partner with the legal department as needed/required.