HR Business Partner

Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Europe, and the United States. Today, we're advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology.

We are seeking a dedicated HR Generalist/Business Partner to join our team. As an HR Generalist, you will be responsible for supporting key HR functions, including on-boarding, data management, employee relations, compensation and benefits administration, and compliance. You will work closely with both employees and management to ensure a positive work environment and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Partnering: Serve as HR partner contact for certain business groups providing support to people managers on a variety of people practices (i.e., ongoing performance development and coaching, training and development initiatives).
• Employee Relations: Act as a point of contact for employee and people leaders, helping to resolve issues, promote a positive culture, and enhance employee engagement. Will conduct workplace investigations as needed.
• Training and Development: In partnership with people managers, identify training and professional development needs among teams; facilitate employee development actions to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Change management and organizational effectiveness
• Compensation: provide guidance on compensation-related matters.
• On-boarding of new US employees: Will assist with ensuring effective on-boarding and assimilation. Ensure data accuracy in our HCM, payroll, and benefits systems.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• People Practices & Policy Implementation: Support the development and execution of company policies and procedures.

Position Details :

• Regular, full-time position with flexible working arrangements.
• Onsite presence in our Palo Alto, CA office 3 times per week or more, as necessary.
• Travel within the US &/or to our corporate headquarters in Denmark may be necessary.

Salary range: $165-185K/year

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our team!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience in a human resource role including at least 3 years minimum as a generalist with strong HR operations knowledge.
• Biotechnology experience preferred
• Employee relations experience required.
• Compensation experience required, familiarity with Radford strongly preferred.
• Strong collaboration, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.

A note to recruiters:

We do not allow external search party solicitation. Presentation of candidates without written permission from the Ascendis Pharma Inc Human Resources team (specifically from: Talent Acquisition Partner or Human Resources Director) is not allowed. If this occurs your ownership of these candidates will not be acknowledged.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-offered Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits
• Unique offerings of Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Professional Development
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various incentive compensation plans
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Mental Health resources
• Paid leave benefits for new parents

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree