Human Resources Specialist
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DescriptionRecently named as one of PA's Best Places to Work for the second year in a row, Herspiegel Consulting is a management consulting firm focusing on the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Our organization helps clients build successful brands from preclinical phases through launch and to formulate and implement brand-specific strategies and programs for in-line brands. Services include brand strategy, market assessment; brand positioning, launch planning, lifecycle management, thought leader identification and engagement, and identification/development of marketing programs and sales force training/communication.As part of our ambitious growth strategy, we're expanding our team and looking to add a Human Resources Specialist at our Yardley, PA headquarters. This newly created role offers a hybrid remote/on-site schedule and is pivotal in building our internal infrastructure and talent base. The Human Resources Specialist will support talent acquisition, HR operations, and performance management initiatives.Key Responsibilities:Talent Acquisition:* Utilize technology to streamline recruitment and source quality candidates* Develop a pipeline of passive candidates through direct sourcing* Oversee the candidate experience* Strengthen the Herspiegel brand on external career sites* Manage the applicant tracking system (Paylocity), including requisition processes, reporting, and integrations* Build and maintain relationships with academic partners, career offices, and professional academic groups* Develop and manage programs that position Herspiegel as a preferred employer, building a strong talent pipeline from key institutionsHuman Resources Administration & Operations:* Coordinate the hiring process from interview to onboarding* Enhance HR technology use across areas such as employee records, performance management, and benefits administration* Support special HR projects, including system training and survey analysis* Manage contractor administration, including contracts, onboarding, and system access* Maintain and update content on the company intranet site* Assist in directing internal initiatives including employee recognition, wellness, events and programsPerformance Management:* Act as an ambassador for the annual performance review process* Oversee the 45 and 90-day check-in process with new hires* Support training, development, and event planning for firm activities* Collect and analyze HR data to support continuous improvement* Assist in managing mentorship programsRequirementsEducation, Experience, and Skills:* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience* SHRM certification preferred* Minimum of five years of HR generalist and talent acquisition experience, ideally in life sciences* Demonstrated project leadership* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills* Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel* Experience with HR technology such as Paylocity (ATS) is a plus* Excellent written and verbal communication* Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and exceptionally organized