People & Culture (Hr) Generalist (Temp) - San Diego Or Remote Usa

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Contract to hire

Location: SD - San Diego

Description

At Bionano, we are committed to unlocking understanding of genome biology to advance the promise of genomics in areas including cancer and human disease, agricultural bioengineering and genome discovery. Our optical genome mapping and analysis tools help researchers see true genome structure to fill in what's missing from sequencing-based data.

At Bionano, we are invested in the success of our customers and users around the world, and are dedicated to supporting them with the tools, resources and support they need to achieve their goals and make a real impact on improving quality of life for all.

Summary, Primary Duties, Skills And Experience

Job Summary:

The People & Culture (HR) Generalist will be a fast-paced, qualified and resourceful individual focused on supporting our department by ensuring smooth and efficient business operations. The Generalist will have both administrative and strategic responsibilities, and will help with important administrative activities such as onboarding, training and development support, leave administration, and payroll activities. The Generalist will:

• Ensure compliance with local and national regulations and applicable employment laws, and update policies and procedures when necessary.
• Participate in development of objectives and systems, including metrics, queries, and ongoing reports for company requirements.
• Suggest new procedures and policies for improving employee experience as well as the efficiency of People & Culture department and company.
• Assist in developing and executing employment procedures and policies, and provide guidance and interpretation for business operations
• Assist in administering benefits, compensation, and employee performance programs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide a dedicated and effective People & Culture advisory service to employees that covers absence and health issues, conduct and capability, grievances, organizational change, and all other employee-relations matters.
• Assist in the communication, interpretation, and upkeep of employee handbook, employee directory, and organizational chart, and contribute to policy development.
• Prepare paperwork and schedules for smooth new-hire onboarding process, coordinating with cross-functional departments to deliver an exceptional first-day experience.
• Handle all administrative tasks for onboarding, new-hire orientations, and exit interviews, including data entry in human resources information systems (HRIS) and audits for accuracy and compliance.
• Be the primary backup for payroll processing, including biweekly and semimonthly updates to employee files, bonus/incentive pay, vacation/sick pay, expense reimbursements, hourly-employee validations, and benefits changes.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of ADP Workforce Now HRIS and ability to learn new technical systems, when necessary.
• Process-orientation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness.
• Aptitude for problem-solving and thorough knowledge of procedures and policies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of national laws and regulations related to employment.
• Experience administering payroll.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in human resources, business, or related field.
• Resourceful mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Proven success working in an HR department.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Bionano does not accept resumes submitted by agencies. The People and Culture team is the focal point for all recruitment and hiring at the company. Agencies are asked not to contact or forward resumes to our Executive team, Management team, or any current Bionano employee for consideration. Resumes are only accepted from agencies if a signed agreement is in place and therefore Bionano is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Bionano is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind. Bionano is committed to the principles of equal opportunity employment for all employees and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Bionano are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Bionano will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and encourages applicants of all ages. Bionano participates in E-Verify.