HR Generalist at Absci in United States - Remote

Job description

• Application
• About Absci
• Absci is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing novel therapeutics using generative AI. Our Integrated Drug Creation™ platform combines cutting-edge AI models with a synthetic biology data engine, enabling the rapid design of innovative therapeutics that address challenging therapeutic targets.
• Absci is a global company headquartered in Vancouver, WA, and maintains offices in New York City, Switzerland, and Serbia. Learn more at www.absci.com or follow us on LinkedIn (@absci), X (@Abscibio), and YouTube.
• Onboarding/offboarding runs smoothly with no dropped steps
• Employee data in the HRIS is accurate and audit-ready
• Leave cases are managed compliantly and with care for the employee experience
• Open enrollment runs on schedule with minimal escalations
• Employees trust this person as a reliable source for benefits and HR questions

Responsibilities

• HR Operations
• Manage onboarding and offboarding from end to end: data entry, systems setup, coordination with IT/facilities, exit logistics
• Maintain accurate employee data in the HRIS (Rippling); audit regularly for data integrity
• Process employee changes (promotions, transfers, terminations) in Rippling
• Respond to employee questions on policies, processes, and general HR matters
• Support HR & Benefit compliance tasks (I-9s, required postings, 5500’s, EEO reports, recordkeeping)
• Benefits Administration
• Administer leave of absence programs (FMLA, state leave, ADA accommodations) from request through return-to-work, under P&E leadership direction as you build proficiency in the role
• Support open enrollment: assist with employee communications, troubleshooting elections, and auditing files after transmission to vendors
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.)
• Manage benefits enrollment/termination in carrier portals and reconcile against Rippling records
• Partner with the broker/carriers on escalations and plan administration issues, escalating complex leave and benefits matters to P&E Leadership as needed
• Talent Coordination & Administration (~15% of role)
• Open and post roles in ATS (Ashby)
• Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communication
• Maintain applicant tracking records and recruiting status updates
• Support recruiter with offer letters and coordinate pre-employment and new-hire documentation
• Initiate background checks and follow up on discrepancies

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in HR generalist and/or benefits administration work
• Comfort working in an HRIS (Rippling experience a plus) and benefits carrier portals; strong attention to detail with employee data
• Working knowledge of leave laws (FMLA, ADA, state-specific leave requirements)
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information with discretion
• Strong organizational skills and comfort managing competing priorities in a small-team environment
• Clear, empathetic communication style. You'll be explaining benefits and policies to people who aren't HR experts
• Comfort supporting light recruiting coordination (job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communication) alongside your core HR ops and benefits work

Skills

Required

• Strong organizational skills
• Clear, empathetic communication style

Preferred

• Rippling experience