at The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine, United States
Job Description
The incumbent provides support to the HR Business Partner function by performing administrative tasks to include but not limited to filing, meeting scheduling, status of employment letters, termination letters and unemployment claims. Incumbent will be responsible for all Workday transactions relating to employee relations, including but not limited to, employee transfers, promotions, salary changes, etc., as well as job description input into Payfactors. The incumbent will assist with onsite HR events. The incumbent may serve as the point person for initial intake regarding employee relations issues.
These assignments involve work of a confidential or complex administrative nature, necessitating exposure to sensitive information and contacts requiring discretion, judgment, tact and diplomacy.
Full time onsite in Bar Harbor with possibly 1 day in Ellsworth Offic
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions
Provides high level administrative support with a focus on Employee Relations to include employee relations intake and ER correspondence/documents.
Manage sensitive and confidential information
Maintain records and files in accordance with state and federal laws
Process Human Resources paperwork and Workday transactions in a timely manner
Create written documentation supporting HR functions as needed
Input into database to track various employee relations matters
Present HR Portion of new employee orientation as needed
Respond to and route employee questions and concerns
Assist with the appropriate routing of employee relation issues
Support employee recognition activities
Contribute to and maintain accurate HRIS data
Generate and prepare identified HRBP requested reports as required
Perform general office administrative work
Other duties as assigned
Education, Experience
Degree in Human Resources, or a related field preferred. Prior experience in Human Resources desired.
2-4 years of prior experience in human resources preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Effective interpersonal relations skills sufficient to permit incumbent to effectively work with a wide variety of people and personalities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage details
Ability to effectively multi task
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
Ability to communicate effectively with others, verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to organize time effectively and work under time constraints, meet deadlines and prioritize work
Demonstrated ability to be a positive team player
Ability to problem solve as well as judgment sufficient to recognize limits of responsibility and direct issues beyond level of responsibility to appropriate personnel
Strong knowledge of software applications including but not limited to MS Office
Working knowledge of HRMS database systems
Ability to operate with considerable independence, often with minimal guidance and under limited supervision
Knowledge of local, state and federal laws regarding Employment
Pay Range: $48,916 - $74,707
About JAX:
The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California),Japan andChina. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.
Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit.
EEO Statement:
The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
