Sr. HR Generalist- HR Operations

Neurocrine Biosciences • San Diego, CA

1d • $97,000 - $133,000

About The Position

This role is responsible for executing, supporting, and enhancing HR operational processes, systems, and employee and contingent workforce programs. The position requires strong HR operations and systems knowledge to identify and implement process improvements for efficient, scalable, and consistent HR operations. The ideal candidate is self-directed, capable of independently identifying and evaluating improvement opportunities, managing assigned work and initiatives to completion, and engaging appropriate stakeholders. This individual will collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Legal, IT, business leaders, vendors, and other partners to support HR processes and technology solutions throughout the worker lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 4+ years of progressive relevant HR experience, preferably within HR operations, HR systems, or workforce management functions.
• Strong experience with HR systems and technology, including Workday and VNDLY or similar VMS platforms, with an understanding of system integrations, workflows, data dependencies, and downstream impacts, including experience supporting system enhancements, testing, and implementation activities.
• Experience supporting contingent workforce processes and systems, including worker lifecycle management and vendor/supplier interactions.
• Demonstrated process improvement experience, including process mapping, root-cause analysis, workflow optimization, and implementation of practical, sustainable improvements.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners and external stakeholders to evaluate requirements, troubleshoot operational issues, and coordinate process improvements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate moderately complex system and process concepts into clear, actionable information for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong attention to data integrity, operational consistency, and quality, with the ability to independently manage competing priorities and deliver accurate, timely results.

Nice To Haves

• Lean or Six Sigma experience or certification

Responsibilities

• Execute, coordinate, and improve HR operational processes across the employee and contingent worker lifecycle, including onboarding, worker changes, extensions, offboarding, and related system activities.
• Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement; evaluate alternatives and implement practical solutions that improve accuracy, consistency, compliance, and the user experience.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for HR systems and processes, with a particular focus on Workday, VNDLY, contingent workforce management, and related technology.
• Translate system functionality, integrations, and process requirements into clear, understandable guidance for HR partners, managers, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to evaluate business and system requirements, resolve moderately complex operational issues, and support system and process enhancements.
• Conduct regular audits of worker data in Workday and VNDLY, resolving discrepancies and addressing root causes to maintain data integrity.
• Support adherence to established contingent workforce compliance requirements and processes, including assignment tenure limits, worker classification, and co-employment considerations, in partnership with Legal.
• Support system integrations and data flows between HR and business applications through requirements gathering, testing, issue identification, documentation, and implementation activities.
• Independently manage assigned HR operations and process improvement initiatives from problem identification through implementation, proactively identifying dependencies, risks, stakeholders, and next steps and coordinating with appropriate partners to resolve issues and achieve objectives.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, job aids, training materials, workflows, and other resources that support consistent execution and adoption.

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan (with company match)
• Paid vacation
• Holiday and personal days
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior