What AltaThera Offers

THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE!

AltaThera is a precision medicine company using innovative science to improve patient care and solve serious and costly problems. This is a unique opportunity to be a true core member of a well-positioned pharmaceutical company with high growth objectives. The Company has a start-up culture with potential for significant career growth for motivated individuals.

Characteristics & Individual Qualities

Are you a Rock Star with tactical and strategic capabilities who

Is able to see the big picture but ready to jump right in and get your hands dirty?
Is energized by setting aggressive deadlines and doing all it takes to meet them?
Has a curious mind and loves the idea of a start-up where you can be involved in all facets of the business?
Is ready to leave the politics and bureaucracy of a big company behind?
Is obsessive about driving fact-based data-driven decisions?
Is compelled to find an opportunity to do something really significant?
Has an insatiable drive for constant growth and improvement?
Thrives on challenges and overcoming setbacks creatively?
Is candid, transparent and speaks your mind in a way co-workers understand and appreciate?
Is excited to work within AltaThera’s cultural foundation by living our 5 Core Values:

Humble

Hungry

Adaptable

People Smart

Intellectually Curious

Position Summary

The People Operations Coordinator will play a vital role in supporting our growing organization by managing HR operations, recruiting processes, and company culture initiatives for a team of up to 40 employees. This position will be instrumental in maintaining and improving our people-focused practices. This role will balance between the traditional Human Resources approach: Focusing on the administrative and compliance side of managing employees. Prioritizing policies, legal compliance, payroll, benefits, and other foundational HR functions. Which is often more reactive, addressing issues as they arise (e.g., employee disputes, performance problems) and the more modern and strategic People Operations (People Ops) approach: Focusing on creating a great employee experience and optimizing the people side of the business. Emphasizing employee engagement, workplace culture, and aligning people strategy with business goals. Proactively, aiming to build systems and processes that drive employee satisfaction, productivity, and retention.

Key Responsibilities

Design and execute comprehensive recruitment and onboarding processes
Develop and maintain effective performance management systems
Manage payroll, benefits, and employee records through Insperity
Create and implement employee engagement and retention initiatives
Create and maintain programs that foster a positive and engaging workplace environment
Ensure compliance with employment laws while maintaining people-first practices
Facilitate professional development and learning opportunities
Lead employee communication and feedback channels
Analyze people metrics to drive continuous improvement
Manage employee relations and support conflict resolution
Implement and maintain HR policies and procedures
Coordinate leave management and time-off tracking
Drive workplace safety and wellness programs
Support organizational change management initiatives

Qualifications

2-4 years of experience in people operations or human resources
Demonstrated success in building positive workplace culture and programs
Proficiency with Insperity or similar HRIS platforms
Strong knowledge of employment law and HR compliance requirements
Experience in developing and implementing employee engagement programs
Excellence in both written and verbal communication
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to balance competing priorities and manage multiple projects
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
PHR certification preferred
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Experience with performance management systems and processes
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across all levels
Track record of implementing successful people-focused initiatives

AltaThera Pharmaceuticals jobs

People Operations Coordinator