Description

Legend Biotech is seeking a HR Operations Contractor as part of the Human Resources Operations team based in Somerset, NJ.

Role Overview

The HR Operations Contractor will primarily be responsible for managing and responding to the HR mailbox, providing timely, accurate, and professional support to employees and internal stakeholders. This role will also support the maintenance of HR documentation and assist with end-to-end HR processes, including onboarding and offboarding. Additionally, the contractor will serve as a backup to the HR Operations Specialist and support ad hoc HR tasks as needed.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, responsive, and process-driven, with excellent communication and customer service skills. A commitment to service excellence and adherence to HR best practices is essential for success in this role. This position plays a key role in delivering a positive employee experience and supporting the effectiveness of our HR Operations team.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and professionally to employee inquiries received through the HR mailbox, providing clear guidance on HR processes, policies, and systems while ensuring a high level of customer service.
• Responsible for submitting employee change requests, such as manager changes, title updates, and other personnel actions, ensuring accuracy and alignment with internal processes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records, files, and documentation in accordance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support employee data management by maintaining and updating employee records across HR systems, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and data integrity.
• Serve as a backup to the HR Operations Specialist, assisting with a variety of HR operational tasks during absences or periods of increased workload.
• Support the review and enhancement of HR processes, identifying opportunities to streamline operations while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
• Handle sensitive employee information with the utmost confidentiality and discretion, in alignment with company policies and data protection regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• A minimum of one year of relevant work experience is preferred. Ideal candidates will have experience working in a professional, fast-paced HR environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting multi-site operations.
• Must have demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality related to sensitive company and employee information.
• Ability to navigate through multiple computer applications.
• Proactive and self-motivated, collaborative with a strong focus on quality and efficiency.

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Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell, T-cell receptor (TCR-T), and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy. From our three R&D sites around the world, we apply these innovative technologies to pursue the discovery of safe, efficacious and cutting-edge therapeutics for patients worldwide.

Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autolecuel (cilta-cel). Our strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays. Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide commuter benefits, family planning and care resources, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contract employees are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Legend Biotech to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances.

Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company. Legend may adjust base salary or other discretionary compensation at any time based on individual, team, performance, or market conditions.

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