Liquidia is deeply passionate and committed to the discovery, engineering, and development required to bring novel therapies to patients who need them most, and to the healthcare providers who care for them. Our current drive is toward improving the treatment of pulmonary hypertension (PH). We will continue to combine our proprietary, innovative PRINT® Technology with new and established medications, offering the potential for both better precision and improved clinical outcomes. Our team members include some of the industry’s top scientists, clinicians, business strategists, engineers, and pharmaceutical executives. We work together to help people lead longer, healthier, and happier lives.

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager/ Associate Director, People and Culture Operations will serve as a trusted partner within Liquidia through the development and implementation of benefit programs and HR technology solutions that enable employee success. Reporting to the VP, People and Culture, this role will be responsible for managing the company’s internal HRIS, benefit programs, and compliance and reporting.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and maintain optimal function of the organization’s internal HRIS systems which may include database management, customization, development, maintenance, and upgrades to applications, systems, and modules.
• Plan, develop, and execute employee benefits programs, policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements (ERISA, HIPAA, ACA).
• Work with external providers in the identification and implementation of benefit offerings for international employees.
• Track benefits benchmarking data.
• Administer paid and unpaid leaves, as needed.
• Generate reports (i.e. turnover, benefits enrollment and costs, etc.) and analyze data for stakeholders.

• Maintain data integrity in HRIS with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality to ensure compliance with federal, state, and international regulations, such as GDPR.
• Oversight of electronic employee records and file audits as needed (this includes background checks, new hire paperwork (I-9s), employee status changes, pay changes, job changes, and leaves of absence)

• Provide proactive benefit communications, including new employee enrollment, benefit updates, annual open enrollment, and general employee counseling on benefit-related issues.
• Evaluate industry trends and best practices, seeking opportunities to enhance the competitiveness of our plans and programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or Life Sciences OR equivalent experience required.
• Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Life Science, or CDMO industry experience required.
• 5-7+ years’ experience in HR operations, systems administration, or HR Ops
• Business and Financial Acumen: Strong business acumen and understanding of business strategy.
• Strategic Thought Leadership: innovative mindset with a willingness to challenge the status quo and ability to switch gears as the business dictates it.
• Consultative Problem Solving: ability to identify and develop solutions with the business, COEs and enterprise goals in mind. Inclusion and Diversity: Fosters a diverse thinking environment by creating an environment of honesty, inclusion and respect for others; champions differing ideas and perspectives; strong track record in helping leaders build and retain diverse, inclusive teams.
• Data and HR Analytics – Insights: leverage data and analytics to drive effective HR operations outcomes; ability to resolve problems, make decisions independently and clarify key issues in complex situations.
• Ability to manage work in an environment of rapidly changing priorities.
• Ability to mentor/coach individuals that may or may not directly report to this role.
• Establish credibility and visibility with all levels of the organization.
• Able to clearly present information to individuals and groups.
• Capable of interacting diplomatically with all levels of management and employees.
• Foster teamwork, promote process improvement, build relationships, and retain employees.
• Resilience with Critical Attention to Detail: ability to successfully multi-task and prioritize both independently and within a team; produces high-quality work with attention to detail; ensures follow-through, drive for results and initiative with the ability to bring issues to closure.

Benefits:

Liquidia offers a competitive compensation package (base salary and commission) as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, 401(k) Savings Retirement Plan, ESPP, Unlimited Paid Time Off and more!

Liquidia is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Recruiting Agencies, Please Note:

Liquidia will not accept unsolicited assistance from recruiting/search agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by recruiting or search agencies to any employee at Liquidia via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search/recruitment agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Liquidia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Liquidia as a result of the referral or through other means.