Sr. HR Generalist- HR Operations

Who We Are:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:Responsible for executing, supporting and enhancing, HR operational processes, systems, and employee and contingent workforce programs. This role applies strong HR operations and systems knowledge to identify and implement process improvements that support efficient, scalable, and consistent HR operations.
The ideal candidate is self-directed and can independently identify and evaluate improvement opportunities, manage assigned work and initiatives through completion, and engage the appropriate stakeholders. This individual will work cross-functionally with HR, Legal, IT, business leaders, vendors, and other partners to support HR processes and technology solutions across the worker lifecycle.

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Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

• 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 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

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
  

Preferred

• Lean or Six Sigma experience or certification

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

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The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $97,000.00-$133,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 20% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.