Overview
Lightship is the virtual-first provider that is perfecting the way clinical trials get done. Because clinical research plays such a vital role in bringing life-enhancing and lifesaving innovations to market, Lightship pursues operational excellence in clinical studies. Our end-to-end hybrid delivery model, our diversity of skillsets, and in-house care team ensure sponsor success and the best possible patient experience. With a problem-solving mindset, we strive to make every clinical trial better than the last. Operational excellence is not a goal, but a way of doing things at Lightship.
The People Associate is a trusted resource for data and reporting to all Lightship employees. This individual is interested in contributing to a world-class, inclusive People function that is rooted in strong relationships, a sound ethical compass, and a people-first mentality. The People Associate processes all payroll, reporting, and analytics for Lightship's US and foreign entities. This individual supports Lightship employees to deliver a best-in-class employee experience.
Given the distributed team model at Lightship, and the remote nature of this position, individuals must possess a willingness and desire to work independently without significant oversight. Additionally, this position may require mild travel – approximately 10%.
The People Associate is responsible for: - Supporting an exceptional employee experience by:
- Processing payroll for multiple global entities.
- Reviewing and maintaining payroll data, reports, and records.
- Preparing and calculating off-cycle payments.
- Solving problems concerning payroll and payroll taxes, answer inquiries and enforce payroll policies accurately and consistently.
- Ensuring data entry of new hires, terminations, and employee updates, such as changes to pay rates, org levels, tax statuses, and direct deposit.
- Update all applicable systems in correlation with corresponding personnel changes.
- Processing and monitoring garnishment orders and other issues that impact payroll specifications.
- Reconciling general ledger regarding payroll transactions.
- Onboarding exceptional talent by
- Supporting the recruiting workflow by scheduling interviews as needed.
- Facilitating the new team member welcome experience by ensuring system access and sharing new hire swag.
Facilitating People Team reporting
- Assisting with People Team paperwork to include JD & CV compliance.
- Assigning Culture Amp & Easly Llama trainings to all new hires and existing employees.
- Other tasks and initiatives as needed to ensure an exceptional candidate experience.
- Cultivating an environment that attracts, engages, develops, and retains top talent.
- Other duties as assigned.
The People Associate has: - Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Energetic, hands-on, independent, and collaborative.
- Resourceful, self-motivated and self-assurance to independently lead.
- Impeccable judgment and ability to balance the needs of the company, managers and employees alike.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to prioritize and successfully manage multiple tasks and conflicting priorities.
- Education and experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or two years of relevant Human Resources experience required.
- Experience in the life sciences industry preferred
We would like to offer you:
- An opportunity to help re-envision how clinical research is executed with inclusivity, increased diversity and accessible at the core.
- The chance to work with a patient-centered, clinically-oriented, collaborative team to support in the delivery of enterprise grade virtual-first clinical research solutions at scale.
- An unmatched opportunity to grow as part of an established startup with industry veterans, high-caliber investors, and a massive market opportunity.
- Great compensation
Generous benefits package, including:
- Top notch healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) for you and your family.
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), plus paid holidays and bereavement to help support work life balance.
- A 100% 401(k) company match for up to 4% of eligible contributions with an immediate vesting.
- A home office stipend to set yourself up for success in our distributed working environment
- Company provided laptop, your choice of a PC or a Mac
- Monthly stipend for internet and phone expenses
- Generous paid parental leave
- Short & long-term disability
- Life insurance and More!
The base salary range for this role is between $50,000 and $65,000
, depending on education, skills, and experience. To determine our compensation, we use a market-based approach that is geographically neutral. We believe that this demonstrates our company value of 'believing in people' – valuing the outputs and performance of each team member.
Please note: For the safety of our patients and each other, all positions at Lightship that require travel, in-person participation, or are patient-facing, do require vaccination against COVID-19.
Our commitment to diversity & inclusion:
Lightship is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. Lightship considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law. EEO is the Law
Lightship is an E-Verify employer. Find out more here: Right to Work Poster E-Verify Participation Poster
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