People and Culture Generalist

Instem•Conshohocken, PA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

People & Culture Generalist (North America) Location: Hybrid/Remote: The successful candidate can work on a Hybrid/Remote basis, reporting into one of our offices located in Pennsylvania or North Carolina. Status: Permanent Package: Competitive Salary, Remote/Home Working (with one-off allowance), Flexible Working, (2 Days in the office for our Hybrid workers) Development & Opportunity (Personal & Technical), Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance, Generous 401K (matching) Plan, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, 15 Days' Vacation + Plus Public Holidays + Buy and Sell Scheme. Who’s Instem? Well, we’re a global provider of bespoke industry-leading software solutions and services, which facilitate the pre-clinical, and clinical phases of the drug discovery process. We have over fifteen products in our portfolio, used by over 700 pharmaceutical clients (including all the top 25!) What’s the culture/environment like? For a global business of over 450 staff, we very much have a family feel. You’ll be part of a friendly, communal, solution based, flexible environment, where you’ll feel empowered, valued and accountable. We’ll invest in you as a person and encourage you to take part in companywide workshops for wellbeing, mental health, critical conversations, and strengths. We are hiring a People & Culture Generalist to join Instem! The P&C Generalist will act as point of contact for all US & Canada employees, handling all employment-related inquiries from employees, and people managers, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally, in relevant subject or similar equivalent experience
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations and HR best practices
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
High proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS system

Nice To Haves

HR certification preferred (SHRM, PHR, etc.)
Experience with ADP a plus

Responsibilities

Provide new hire orientation and assist with employee recognition programs.
Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, leave, disciplinary matters, disputes and investigations, performance and talent management, productivity, employee recognition, morale, and training and development.
Respond to P&C tickets in a timely fashion, providing first line advice and escalating anything more complex to other colleagues
Maintain compliance and submit mandatory reporting with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices; review policies and practices to ensure compliance.
Stay informed about trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
Prepare and maintain Employee Handbook.
Assist with global People & Culture initiatives and administration.
Maintain HRIS system and electronic personnel files with employee lifecycle documentation.
Work closely with payroll to provide necessary information to process changes to ensure accurate submissions each month.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System to ensure all work is handled securely, professionally, and diligently.