Join us in developing pioneering therapies that aim to transform the treatment of CKD and change patients’ lives. Our technology is designed to treat diseased kidneys using a patient’s own cells and may prevent or delay dialysis or transplant.
The Manager, HR Operations and HRIS is responsible for the hands-on execution and management of HR Operations and HRIS, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and employee satisfaction. Reporting to the Senior Director of Total Rewards & HR Operations, this role focuses on implementing and maintaining systems, processes, and programs that optimize workflows and enhance HR operations to support organizational goals.
This role collaborates with HR, Finance, and Legal teams to manage daily operations, policies, and HRIS. You will lead the HR operations function in executing new hire onboarding, data management, reporting, and employee support tasks. By leveraging tools, data, and best practices, the manager drives operational excellence, continuous improvement, and an enhanced employee experience. Effective communication and proactive partnerships are key to addressing challenges and delivering impactful solutions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- HR Operations Management
- Manage ProKidney’s HRIS platform by maintaining and entering accurate employee data in HRIS, including new hire entries, termination processing, and ongoing employee data changes.
- Oversee onboarding and offboarding operational processes to ensure a seamless employee experience.
- Maintain and update HR intranet resources to ensure employees have access to accurate and relevant information.
- Generate and provide regular HR reports and analytics to leadership.
- Collaborate with HR team to develop and implement workflows and processes to enhance HR operational efficiency.
- Respond to employee inquiries related to HR policies, systems, and processes, providing timely and accurate support.
- Monitor compliance with labor laws and HR policies, ensuring timely updates and adherence.
- Collaborate with Paylocity tech to troubleshoot any system issues as they arise.
- Maintain the forward-facing HR Intranet page, ensuring posted information is updated and accurate. Work closely with the HRLT to ensure their site is maintained in an organized and confidential manner.
- Work closely with HR Operations on policy initiation and implementation.
- Total Rewards Administration
- Administer and maintain compensation and benefits programs, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Conduct regular market benchmarking and pay equity analyses to support fair and competitive compensation practices.
- Manage the annual benefits renewal process, including vendor communication, employee notifications, and open enrollment activities.
- Facilitate the implementation of wellness programs to support employee well-being.
- Provide educational materials and support to employees to help them understand and utilize Total Rewards offerings.
- HR Analytics, Reporting, and Other Duties
- Provide HR analytics and insights on HR processes, including workforce planning, employee engagement survey, HR dashboard and weekly reports, hiring and turnover metrics, and other key HR metrics as needed.
- Utilize data and metrics to assess the effectiveness of compensation, benefits, and HR programs and drive data-informed decision-making.
- Maintain data integrity in ProKidney’s HRIS and ensure the data accuracy of all compensation-related data (salary, bonus, and long-term incentive target, job level, etc.)
- Support the onboarding and offboarding of new and separating employees as it pertains to compensation and benefits matters.
Qualifications:
- Education/Training: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or 5 – 8 years of related experience.
- Experience:
- Proficiency in HRIS platforms (e.g., Paylocity) and HR technology systems.
- Proven experience in HR administration, with a focus on employee records. management, benefits administration, and payroll coordination.
- Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of HR policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Skills:
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to foster collaboration across HR, Finance, and Legal teams.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Highly Collaborative and a strong Team Player.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
- Passion for continuously improving the experience of our employees.
- Strong follow-up and follow-through and a keen eye for detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to prioritize and remain flexible in a fast-paced, pre-commercial environment.
ProKidney is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
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What We Do
ProKidney (Nasdaq: PROK), a pioneer in the treatment of CKD through innovations in cellular therapy, was founded in 2015 after a decade of research. ProKidney’s lead product candidate, REACT™ (Renal Autologous Cell Therapy), is a first-of-its-kind, patented disease-modifying autologous cellular therapy with the potential to not only slow and stabilize the progression of CKD, but in some cases potentially drive meaningful improvement in kidney function. Late-stage CKD, Stage 3b - 4, is a key target for REACT™ therapy. REACT™ has received Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation, as well as FDA and EMA guidance, supporting its ongoing Phase 3 clinical program, which launched in January 2022. For more information, visit www.prokidney.com.
