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Contract- HR Systems & Operations Specialist

Cytokinetics
South San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025

Cytokinetics is a late-stage, specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class muscle activators and next-in-class muscle inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which cardiac muscle performance is compromised. As a leader in muscle biology and the mechanics of muscle performance, the company is developing small molecule drug candidates specifically engineered to impact myocardial muscle function and contractility.

Position Summary :

The Contract HR Operations & Systems Specialist is responsible for managing key HR administrative processes, maintaining HR systems, and supporting employees with HR-related inquiries. This role plays a critical part in ensuring smooth day-to-day HR operations, data integrity, and compliance while optimizing HR systems and workflows.

Key Responsibilities

HR Systems & Data Management

  • Monitor and update Workday, including keying in employee changes (hires, terminations, promotions, etc.).
  • Oversee the HR Workday inbox, triaging and responding to employee inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Maintain and update employee records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Support team by ensuring accurate data entry for new hires, terminations, address / contact changes, and other employee life cycle changes (manager, cost center etc.)
  • Run and analyze monthly and quarterly HR reports, including PPE reports.

HR Administration & Compliance

  • Process and respond to employment verifications in alignment with company policies.
  • Maintain organizational charts, ensuring they reflect the latest structure.
  • Handle manual administrative tasks related to HR operations.
  • Monitor and manage self-service issues
  • Oversee the organization and regular cleanup / review for completeness of employee files.
  • Process Improvement & Support

  • Identify inefficiencies in HR administrative processes and recommend improvements.
  • Support HR projects related to systems optimization and data governance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Payroll and IT, to streamline processes and enhance the employee experience.
  • Qualifications & Skills

  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to triage and prioritize HR inquiries efficiently.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience running reports and analyzing HR data.
  • Experience working in HR operations, systems, or a similar administrative role is preferred.
  • Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as the service line and location where this position may be filled.

    Salary Pay Range

    48-$53 USD

    Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.

    Please review our General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) policy PRIOR to applying.

    Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do - all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers. We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves.

    Fraud Warning : How to Identify Impersonated Cytokinetics Job Postings and Offers

    Recently, there have been fraudulent employment offers being sent to candidates on behalf of Cytokinetics. Please be advised that all legitimate offers from Cytokinetics will come directly from our official email domain (Cytokinetics.com) and will only be made after completing a formal interview process.

    Here are some ways to check for authenticity :

  • We do not conduct job interviews through non-standard text messaging applications
  • We will never request personal information such as banking details until after an official offer has been accepted and verified
  • We will never request that you purchase equipment or other items when interviewing or hiring
  • If you are unsure about the authenticity of an offer, or if you receive any suspicious communication, please contact us directly at talentacquisition@cytokinetics.com
  • Please visit our website at : www.cytokinetics.com

    Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    Salary : $48 - $53

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