Human Resources Operations Analyst 1

Crinetics is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, developing much-needed therapies for people with endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors. We were founded by a dedicated team of scientists with the simple belief that better therapies developed from rigorous innovation can lead to better lives. Our work continues to make a real difference in the lives of patients. We have a prolific discovery engine and a robust preclinical and clinical development pipeline. We are driven by science with a patient-centric, team-oriented, and dog-friendly culture. This is an exciting time to join Crinetics as we shape our organization into the world’s premier fully integrated endocrine company from discovery to patients. Join our team as we transform the lives of others.

Position Summary:

The Human Resources Operations Analyst is responsible for supporting the HR function by analyzing data, identifying trends, and recommending improvements to streamline HR processes, ensuring compliance, and optimizing employee experience through tasks like data management, reporting, system maintenance, and providing first-level support to employees regarding HR inquiries; essentially acting as a data-driven problem solver within the HR department to enhance operational efficiency. This position is a San Diego-based on-site/hybrid role with three days a week in our corporate headquarters.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

These may include but are not limited to:

• Lead the coordination and administration of various Global HR programs and initiatives.
• Ensure HR processes are compliant, documented, and adhered to.
• Assist with Form I-9 administration.
• Assist with onboarding communications, tools, governance, metrics, and reporting to measure overall effectiveness.
• Engage in continuous process improvements with a focus on operational efficiency for HR.
• Provide support to HR operations projects, change management initiatives, communication efforts, and issue escalations in support of operational effectiveness.

• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.
• Monitor progress, troubleshoot issues, and communicate updates.
• Streamline HR activities such as recruitment, onboarding, and benefits administration.
• Develop custom reports, dashboards, and provide insights from HR data.
• Create and conduct training as needed for HR team members and end-users.
• Maintain data accuracy, integrity, and compliance.
• Ensure HR operations comply with legal requirements and organizational standards.
• Work on special projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, Human Resources, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience, with a minimum of 1 year of HRIS/Workday experience.
• Knowledge of Core HCM, Performance Management, Compensation, and other Workday HR systems.
• Proven track record with global HR processes and implementing HR digital solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

• Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences Industry experience
• Master’s degree in management information systems, human resources, or related field.
• Workday certification(s).

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Activities: On a continuous basis, sit at desk for a long period of time; intermittently answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means. Some walking and lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities.

Travel:

You may be required to travel for up to 10% of your time.

The Anticipated Base Salary Range:   $70,000 - $90,000

In addition to your base pay, our total rewards program consists of a discretionary annual target bonus, stock options, ESPP, and 401k match. We also provide top-notch health insurance plans for employees (and their families) to include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 20 days of PTO, 10 paid holidays, and a winter company shutdown.

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience and education. Crinetics Pharmaceuticals is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Crinetics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion or similar philosophical beliefs, disability, marital and civil union status, age, genetic information, veteran status or any personal attribute or characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Vaccination requirement:

Following extensive monitoring, research, consideration of business implications, and advice from internal and external experts, Crinetics requires that all employees and contractors be fully vaccinated and have received the COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of employment. “Full vaccination” is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation.