People Operations Coordinator

What AltaThera Offers

THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE!

AltaThera is a precision medicine company using innovative science to improve patient care and solve serious and costly problems. This is a unique opportunity to be a true core member of a well-positioned pharmaceutical company with high growth objectives. The Company has a start-up culture with potential for significant career growth for motivated individuals.

Characteristics & Individual Qualities

Are you a Rock Star with tactical and strategic capabilities who

• Is able to see the big picture but ready to jump right in and get your hands dirty?
• Is energized by setting aggressive deadlines and doing all it takes to meet them?
• Has a curious mind and loves the idea of a start-up where you can be involved in all facets of the business?
• Is ready to leave the politics and bureaucracy of a big company behind?
• Is obsessive about driving fact-based data-driven decisions?
• Is compelled to find an opportunity to do something really significant?
• Has an insatiable drive for constant growth and improvement?
• Thrives on challenges and overcoming setbacks creatively?
• Is candid, transparent and speaks your mind in a way co-workers understand and appreciate?
• Is excited to work within AltaThera’s cultural foundation by living our 5 Core Values:

Humble

Hungry

Adaptable

People Smart

Intellectually Curious

Position Summary

The People Operations Coordinator will play a vital role in supporting our growing organization by managing HR operations, recruiting processes, and company culture initiatives for a team of up to 40 employees. This position will be instrumental in maintaining and improving our people-focused practices. This role will balance between the traditional Human Resources approach: Focusing on the administrative and compliance side of managing employees. Prioritizing policies, legal compliance, payroll, benefits, and other foundational HR functions. Which is often more reactive, addressing issues as they arise (e.g., employee disputes, performance problems) and the more modern and strategic People Operations (People Ops) approach: Focusing on creating a great employee experience and optimizing the people side of the business. Emphasizing employee engagement, workplace culture, and aligning people strategy with business goals. Proactively, aiming to build systems and processes that drive employee satisfaction, productivity, and retention.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute comprehensive recruitment and onboarding processes
• Develop and maintain effective performance management systems
• Manage payroll, benefits, and employee records through Insperity
• Create and implement employee engagement and retention initiatives
• Create and maintain programs that foster a positive and engaging workplace environment
• Ensure compliance with employment laws while maintaining people-first practices
• Facilitate professional development and learning opportunities
• Lead employee communication and feedback channels
• Analyze people metrics to drive continuous improvement
• Manage employee relations and support conflict resolution
• Implement and maintain HR policies and procedures
• Coordinate leave management and time-off tracking
• Drive workplace safety and wellness programs
• Support organizational change management initiatives

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in people operations or human resources
• Demonstrated success in building positive workplace culture and programs
• Proficiency with Insperity or similar HRIS platforms
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR compliance requirements
• Experience in developing and implementing employee engagement programs
• Excellence in both written and verbal communication
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to balance competing priorities and manage multiple projects
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• PHR certification preferred
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Experience with performance management systems and processes
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across all levels
• Track record of implementing successful people-focused initiatives