People Business Partner

at  Quotient Sciences

Quotient Sciences is a drug development and manufacturing accelerator providing integrated programs and tailored services across the entire development pathway. Cutting through silos across a range of drug development capabilities, we help biotech and pharma customers save precious time and money in getting drugs to patients.
As a growing and successful business, we employ more than 1,100 talented individuals globally, located at state-of-the-art development, manufacturing and clinical facilities in the UK and USA. Science, Agility and Culture are the core components that define Quotient Sciences, enabling us to do what we do in the way that we do it.
People join Quotient Sciences because we are a respected member of the drug development community that’s focused on innovation and are driven by an unswerving belief that ideas need to become solutions, and molecules need to become cures, fast. Because humanity needs solutions, fast.

The Role

• Responsible for the development and implementation of the People Strategy of all human resource activities for the Quotient Sciences Miami Site including but not limited to employee engagement, talent & succession planning, workforce planning, coaching managers, benefits, compensation & 401k administration, analysis of People Metrics employee relations and policy administration and interpretation
• Ensure compliance to company policies, procedures and documentation
• Responsible for processing payroll, maintaining employee files, and all aspects of benefit program documentation& 401k Savings Plan requirements
• To comply & adhere to GCP guidelines and regulations as required of this role

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist coordinating new employee orientation and on boarding activities
• Responsible for processing termination paperwork and conducting exit interviews
• Maintains various metrics and documents to support People Team activities and projects, including but not limited to: development objectives, performance reviews, contact lists, service dates, headcount reporting and more
• Partner with department leaders to coach managers to apply stay and career discussions with all employees at site level •
• Implement and diagnose engagement surveys for action planning within the Miami Site •
• Support all internal employee investigations, providing leadership guidance and recommendation for disciplinary action •
• Maintain Human Resource data bases, computer software systems, and manual filing systems •
• Respond to third party requests for employee information (i.e. verification of employment and government forms) •
• Partner with Learning & Development function to ensure all programs are administered and facilitated according to business need. •
• Support the performance review cycle including partnering with business leaders to finalize merit, benchmarking and bonus recommendations •
• Ensure benefits programs are administered at site level; health & welfare, retirement, disability and unemployment
• Responsible for preparation, process and distribution of payroll and maintenance of payroll reports for compliance purposes

Additional Tasks/responsibilities

• Carries out duties in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines including FDA, EPA, OSHA, and DEA.
• Prepare all related employee documents requested for yearly audits (Works Comp, 401K and Financial End of Year Audit
• Partner with Ceridian business partner, legal counsel and other professional organizations to ensure all employment policies follow current laws and regulations
• Remains current in profession and industry trends through SHRM membership and professional certifications
• Makes a positive contribution as demonstrated by:
• Making suggestions for improvement
• Learning new skills, procedures and processes
• Is available for other duties as required

The Candidate

• Bachelor’s Degree in human resources or Business Administration
• PHR Certification preferred or 3+ years in Human Resource position
• Knowledge of Payroll systems such ADP required
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment, wage and salary laws and regulations
• Computer literate, proficiency in Windows, Outlook, Power point, Excel
• Ability to follow instruction and work under the direction of immediate supervisor
• Excellent organizational, problem solving and follow up skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to provide employee training on a 1:1 and group setting
• Capable of managing People Team projects at site level and on a global scale as required.
• Preferable experience of working in a pharmaceutical environment or equivalent experience in another role ​

Application Requirements
When applying for a position with Quotient Sciences to be able to work in our organisation you must be aged 18 years or over and not have been debarred by the FDA. If you indicate you are under the age of 18 or have been debarred then your application will be automatically declined.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Quotient Sciences are advocates for positive change and conscious inclusion. We strive to create a diverse Quotient workforce and develop a workplace culture that provides a sense of acceptance for every person within our organisation. As a global employer, we recognise the value in having an organisation that is a true reflection and representation of our society today.
Specifically we will not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.
This applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination

The Role

• Responsible for the development and implementation of the People Strategy of all human resource activities for the Quotient Sciences Miami Site including but not limited to employee engagement, talent & succession planning, workforce planning, coaching managers, benefits, compensation & 401k administration, analysis of People Metrics employee relations and policy administration and interpretation
• Ensure compliance to company policies, procedures and documentation
• Responsible for processing payroll, maintaining employee files, and all aspects of benefit program documentation& 401k Savings Plan requirements
• To comply & adhere to GCP guidelines and regulations as required of this rol

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist coordinating new employee orientation and on boarding activities
• Responsible for processing termination paperwork and conducting exit interviews
• Maintains various metrics and documents to support People Team activities and projects, including but not limited to: development objectives, performance reviews, contact lists, service dates, headcount reporting and more
• Partner with department leaders to coach managers to apply stay and career discussions with all employees at site level •
• Implement and diagnose engagement surveys for action planning within the Miami Site •
• Support all internal employee investigations, providing leadership guidance and recommendation for disciplinary action •
• Maintain Human Resource data bases, computer software systems, and manual filing systems •
• Respond to third party requests for employee information (i.e. verification of employment and government forms) •
• Partner with Learning & Development function to ensure all programs are administered and facilitated according to business need. •
• Support the performance review cycle including partnering with business leaders to finalize merit, benchmarking and bonus recommendations •
• Ensure benefits programs are administered at site level; health & welfare, retirement, disability and unemployment
• Responsible for preparation, process and distribution of payroll and maintenance of payroll reports for compliance purpose

Additional Tasks/responsibilities

• Carries out duties in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines including FDA, EPA, OSHA, and DEA.
• Prepare all related employee documents requested for yearly audits (Works Comp, 401K and Financial End of Year Audit
• Partner with Ceridian business partner, legal counsel and other professional organizations to ensure all employment policies follow current laws and regulations
• Remains current in profession and industry trends through SHRM membership and professional certifications
• Makes a positive contribution as demonstrated by:
• Making suggestions for improvement
• Learning new skills, procedures and processes
• Is available for other duties as require