Sr. HR Generalist- HR Operations

Neurocrine Biosciences • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The Sr. HR Generalist is responsible for executing, supporting, and enhancing HR operational processes, systems, and employee and contingent workforce programs. The role uses HR operations and systems expertise to identify and implement process improvements that promote efficient, scalable, and consistent operations. The successful candidate works independently to identify and assess improvement opportunities, manage work and initiatives through completion, and engage appropriate stakeholders.

The position works cross-functionally with HR, Legal, IT, business leaders, vendors, and other partners to support HR processes and technology solutions across the worker lifecycle. It serves as a subject matter resource for HR systems and processes, particularly Workday, VNDLY, and contingent workforce management, and supports data integrity, compliance, integrations, documentation, and process enhancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least 4 years of progressive relevant HR experience, preferably in HR operations, HR systems, or workforce management.
• Strong experience with HR systems and technology, including Workday and VNDLY or similar VMS platforms.
• Understanding of system integrations, workflows, data dependencies, and downstream impacts, including experience supporting system enhancements, testing, and implementation.
• Experience supporting contingent workforce processes and systems, including worker lifecycle management and vendor or supplier interactions.
• Demonstrated process improvement experience, including process mapping, root-cause analysis, workflow optimization, and implementation of practical, sustainable improvements.
• 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, including the ability to explain moderately complex system and process concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong attention to data integrity, operational consistency, and quality, and the ability to manage competing priorities independently while delivering accurate, timely results.

Nice To Haves

• Lean or Six Sigma experience or certification.

Responsibilities

• Execute, coordinate, and improve HR operational processes throughout the employee and contingent worker lifecycle, including onboarding, worker changes, extensions, offboarding, and related system activities.
• Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities; evaluate alternatives and implement solutions to improve accuracy, consistency, compliance, and user experience.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for HR systems and processes, with a focus on Workday, VNDLY, contingent workforce management, and related technology.
• Explain system functionality, integrations, and process requirements clearly to 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, resolve discrepancies, and address root causes to maintain data integrity.
• Support contingent workforce compliance requirements and processes, including assignment tenure limits, worker classification, and co-employment considerations, in partnership with Legal.
• Support 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, identifying dependencies, risks, stakeholders, and next steps and coordinating with partners to resolve issues and meet objectives.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, job aids, training materials, workflows, and other resources that support consistent execution and adoption.

Benefits

• Annual bonus with a target of 20% of earned base salary.
• Eligibility to participate in an equity-based long-term incentive program.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Paid caregiver, parental, and medical leave.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions.

What This Job Offers

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