Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Hiring for Human Resources Coordinator at Cambridge, MA  Full Time

Human Resources Specialist- Japan

Overview

Alnylam (Nasdaq: ALNY) is delivering on a bold vision to turn scientific possibility into reality, with a robust RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics platform. As the pioneer in RNAi and the leading RNAi therapeutics company, we have always been uncompromisingly dedicated to translating the breakthrough science into transformational medicines to help as many people as possible. Long focused on rare and genetic diseases, our scientific advances are now allowing us to bring the power of RNAi therapeutics to more prevalent diseases and as a result, we are beginning to recognize the full potential of this new class of medicines.

Alnylam is committed to its journey to become a top 5 independent, global biopharma company. We are already admired and recognized for our dedication to patients, company culture that empowers people to do their best work, track record of scientific innovation, social responsibility, and commercial excellence.

Founded in 2002, and headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., Alnylam has over 2,000 employees at work across the globe. We are seeking smart, passionate, “change the world” kind of people who are ready to say, “challenge accepted” to our mission.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

* Together with the TA Coordinator ensure pre-joining contacts with candidates are professional and welcoming and that the monthly onboarding meetings are well planned

* Onboarding administration and execution – including the new starter process ensuring correct information transfer to payroll and employee benefit information administration

* Offboarding administration and execution – ensuring all internal and external offboarding steps are completed in an accurate and timely manner, including ensuring benefit providers are notified of people leaving the scheme

* Maintaining compliant and accurate employee files and managing this through in country office coordinators

* Support to benefits processes – e.g. support the planning and management of the regional wellness week

* Support to HR BPs with Employment agreement preparation in select countries

* Other projects across the broad remit of business focused HR

* Support to the HR team in contracting with external providers and managing the purchase order and payment processes

* Co-ordinate the payroll submission from HR to Payroll e.g. new starters, leavers, employee changes, benefits etc. on a country level

* As such, this individual should be highly skilled at working within a matrix environment and has demonstrated and exceptional skills in owning and driving to conclusion activities that involve multiple stakeholders

Operational/Professional/Business

* Partner and cooperate closely with the HR team in the region

* Contribute to business effectiveness by delivering flawless and responsive HR support

* Establish a relationship of trust with the HR team locally and in the US as well as the Office managers and coordinators across the region. Work with finance and other stakeholders in a professional and proactive manner

* Support the delivery of orientation and learning interventions delivered to employees and leaders within the region

* Understand relevant data sources and analyze information, working alongside the team and particularly International Total Rewards and the International HR analyst and project manager

Relationship

* Ensure excellent communications within the HR team and be mindful of employee and manager engagement in the work we do

* Maintain close contact with the International HR team, the broader Global HR team, Regional Office managers. Finance, payroll and other key stakeholders to ensure understanding of priorities and alignment on actions

Innovation

* Review and benchmark the internal and external environment to improve the HR practice and initiatives to enhance overall business performance

* Communicate and share learning across functions to facilitate continuous improvement

Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in HR related area required

* HR experience in Japanese market

* Proven track record of delivering quality through to completion and attention to detail

* Experience in influencing without authority and stakeholder engagement

* Strong support to the HR team, Compensation & Benefits and other HR specialty areas to enable creative HR programs and solutions

* Excellent execution skills and strong attention to detail

* Bio tech or Pharma Experience preferred or experience in a dynamic, high growth environment

* Strong, collaborative, team orientation

* Strong English Skills

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is an EEO employer committed to an exciting, diverse, and enriching work environment.