HR Business Partner

You + Helix

Helix is a place where innovators and doers gather in order to drive significant progress in population genomics. We have come together to work at the intersection of clinical care, research, and genomics.  

If you’re excited by the idea of making a meaningful impact and joining a team where we pride ourselves on driving innovation through fostering an environment with an emphasis on empowering one another to grow, Helix might be the place for you!

Helix + The World

Helix is the leading population genomics company. Helix enables health systems, public health organizations and life science companies to accelerate the integration of genomic data into patient care and public health decision making.

We are continuing to scale our world-class team to support our dedication to empowering every person to improve their life through DNA. 

Helix + Transparency

At Helix, we value transparency. You will find the expected compensation, interview process, what to anticipate during onboarding, and your first 90 days listed in the job description for all Helix roles.

What is special about this role?

As the HR Business Partner for our state-of-the-art San Diego lab, you will play a critical role in collaborating with the team and other client groups to provide proactive thought leadership, guidance and support for all people-related needs. As the site HR lead in San Diego, you will have the opportunity to shape and support a vibrant and dynamic workplace.  This unique opportunity will also allow you to lead and contribute to company-wide People-team initiatives, including annual review cycles, engagement surveys, compliance projects and reporting, and employee benefits and wellness programs.

This position combines the responsibilities of an HR Business Partner (70%) with a focus on HR compliance and benefits (30%). 

As a Human Resources Business Partner, you will:

HR Business Partner:

• Develop a solid understanding of the business, build relationships with assigned client groups, and create close partnerships across the organization
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues; conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations
• Provide guidance and coach managers and other team members
• Collaborate with managers to support team career development - creating career paths, identifying skill gaps and training needs
• Partner with managers on performance review, calibration, and compensation discussions to ensure fairness in decision making  
• Participates in the Recruiting process by reviewing requisitions for appropriate leveling and compensation
• Manage and optimize HR processes using systems such as BambooHR and CultureAmp, including employee data management, performance reviews, and engagement surveys
• Partner with L&D to evaluate and monitor effectiveness of training programs

Project Management

• Project manage bi-annual performance management cycles and employee engagement surveys for the company

Compliance

• Manage the execution of compliance initiatives including EEO, ADA, Workers Compensation, Unemployment, Injury and Illness Prevention, and Workplace Violence Prevention.
• Support Employee Benefits Administration, including managing the enrollment process, leaves of absence, and vendor management
• Serve as the Work Safety Representative for HR, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and promoting a safe workplace environment

About you:

• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience with a diverse set of employees, including non-exempt employee groups
• Track record of building strong relationships with managers and employees to define strategies and gain required team member support 
• Proven experience of successfully navigating a wide variety of employee relations scenarios
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to offer thoughtful support and coaching to employees and leaders
• Comprehensive understanding of employment laws and regulations (FLSA, ADA, EEO, OSHA)
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation and benefits, people analytics, learning and development
• Strong project management, prioritization and organizational skills
• Ability and willingness to work onsite 2-3 days per week in the Helix San Diego (La Jolla) office/ lab
• Comfortable working as the sole HR team member in San Diego (within a distributed People team)
• Thrive in an environment with a high degree of change, ambiguity and transformation
• BA strongly preferred

Pluses:

• Experience in Life Sciences and/or Technology organizations
• PHR/SPHR or equivalent
• Experience with BambooHR, CultureAmp and Asana

Expected Interview Process:

1) Recruiter Screen 2) Manager Screen/Tech Screen 3) Onsite  4) Offer 

Expected Pay For This Role:

There are 3 distinct parts to your Helix offer: 1) Base Salary  2) Annual Bonus 3) Equity 

Expected Helix Base: $94,000 - $131,500 annually 

Expected Helix Discretionary Annual Bonus: 10% of your annual salary

Equity: We offer generous equity at Helix. If you receive a Helix offer your recruiter will book dedicated time with you to educate you on our equity model.

The salary range above is our reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role across US locations. Actual starting pay will be based on non-discriminatory job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about your specific work location salary range during the hiring process. 

Aside from working alongside brilliant, dedicated, passionate, down-to-earth, curious, warm, and thoughtful people, we also provide great benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance with Date of Hire eligibility 
• Above average employer paid premium coverage 
• 12 weeks Helix Paid Parental Leave option 
• 401(k) with employer matching of up to 3% and 100% Vesting on the Date of Hire
• Comprehensive Well-Being Benefits 
• 18 well-being programs covering financial, legal and wellness solutions
• Flexible PTO
• Remote options for many roles and a home office stipend 

What To Expect During Your Onboarding Week:

We want to make sure your first week is spent learning the foundations. You will be invited to live orientation sessions and spend time with your hiring manager developing your individual roadmap to success. This experience will include sessions that cover your benefits, security & privacy training, an introduction to the OKR framework used at Helix and our communication tools and norms. 

What To Expect During Your First 90 days:

First 30 days:  you’ll spend time learning the Helix way, completing training and onboarding for your roles, and getting introduced to your team and relevant stakeholders. You’ll also gain a deeper understanding of our customers, our products, the impact we make in the lives of our communities, and how to thrive at Helix through participation in Helix U.  

Day 30 - 60: you’ll spend time contributing to projects, deeply familiarizing yourself with team and company processes, and developing a deeper understanding of Helix’s products, services and capabilities.

Day 60 - 90: you’ll build your OKRs with your manager, start to take ownership of projects and initiatives on your team, and begin to demonstrate your impact on the Helix mission. 

Helix is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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