Generalist, People

Location: Columbus

Job Type: Full-time

Req ID: 12657

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day.® for millions of patients around the world.  We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 800 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.  Through our 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 9,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them.

Description:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.  We are seeking a talented and motivated Generalist People to join our dynamic and collaborative People team. In this role you will be the first point of contact related to various human resources areas for assigned client group(s) at the professional or managerial level.  Provides support and/or guidance in areas such as recruiting, employment, employee relations, training and development, compensation, benefits, and other special projects. Provides guidance on HR operational issues to line management and assists with initiatives to meet business and HR functional needs. Serve as contact for employees and answer questions regarding HR policies and procedures. Ensure that the organization is in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implements and maintains processes, practices, and programs to ensure an efficient, high quality, cost effective, successful recruitment process.
• Accountable for full cycle recruitment for assigned roles including working with hiring managers to create job descriptions and mutually accountable recruiting plans, interviewing job applicants to fill job openings and supporting managers in making selection decisions.
• Facilitates new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, staying current with updates and changes.
• Maintains and updates employee records, ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of all data.
• Serves as primary contact to address employee concerns.  Investigates and responds to employee relations issues appropriately.
• Conducts stay and exit interviews and analyzes data; makes recommendations to the management team and peers for corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Interprets relevant laws and policies and advises management and employees accordingly.
• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continuous improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.  Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Ensures all interactions and engagements are carried out with the highest ethical and professional standards and all work is accomplished with quality and in accordance with Company values.
• Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality

The above is not an exhaustive list; you may be required to undertake other reasonable duties compatible with your experience and competencies. This description may be varied from time to time to reflect changing business requirements.

Qualifications:

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table.  While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field with minimum of two (2) years of related experience; or, Associate’s degree with four (4) years of related experience; or, high school diploma with six (6) years of related experience.
• Familiarity with HR policies, procedures and HR functional expertise.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of an HR system (i.e., SAP, Kronos, ADP, etc., preferably SAP).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, problem solving skills.
• Highly self-motivated and conscientious person.
• Proven ability to keep confidentiality.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex, difficult and emotional issues. 
• Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation and law.
• Capable of managing and prioritizing multiple assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines; requires strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage changing priorities and ambiguity while remaining calm and controlled.
• Presentation of a "can do" attitude and positive outlook, minimizing negative behaviors. 

What We Offer*:

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 4% of eligible pay.  Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
• A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date).  Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
• 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 company paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
• Employee discount program
• Wellbeing rewards program
• Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave

*Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment.  Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.

Recruiters:

Please note that Hikma has a set roster of approved recruiters for specific roles agreed to in advance and does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies regarding open positions.  In the absence of a signed agreement and approval from Hikma’s Human Resources department to submit resumes for a specific position, Hikma will not approve, nor will be under an obligation to make, any payment to such non-approved third-parties in the event a candidate they refer is hired by Hikma.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Disclaimer:

Please note, this role is remote and not based out of Berkeley Heights, NJ

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