People and Culture Generalist

People & Culture Generalist (North America)

Location: Hybrid/Remote:
The successful candidate can work on a Hybrid/Remote basis, reporting into one of our offices located in Pennsylvania or North Carolina.

Status: Permanent

Package: Competitive Salary, Remote/Home Working (with one-off allowance), Flexible Working, (2 Days in the office for our Hybrid workers) Development & Opportunity (Personal & Technical), Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance, Generous 401K (matching) Plan, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, 15 Days' Vacation + Plus Public Holidays + Buy and Sell Scheme.

Well, we’re a global provider of bespoke industry-leading software solutions and services, which facilitate the pre‑clinical, and clinical phases of the drug discovery process. We have over fifteen products in our portfolio, used by over 700 pharmaceutical clients (including all the top 25!).

For a global business of over 450 staff, we very much have a family feel. You’ll be part of a friendly, communal, solution based, flexible environment, where you’ll feel empowered, valued and accountable. We’ll invest in you as a person and encourage you to take part in company wide workshops for wellbeing, mental health, critical conversations, and strengths.

The P&C Generalist will act as point of contact for all US & Canada employees, handling all employment‑related inquiries from employees, and people managers, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.

• Provide new hire orientation and assist with employee recognition programs.
• Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, leave, disciplinary matters, disputes and investigations, performance and talent management, productivity, employee recognition, morale, and training and development.
• Respond to P&C tickets in a timely fashion, providing first line advice and escalating anything more complex to other colleagues.
• Maintain compliance and submit mandatory reporting with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices; review policies and practices to ensure compliance.
• Stay informed about trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Prepare and maintain Employee Handbook.
• Assist with global People & Culture initiatives and administration.
• Maintain HRIS system and electronic personnel files with employee lifecycle documentation.
• Work closely with payroll to provide necessary information to process changes to ensure accurate submissions each month.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System to ensure all work is handled securely, professionally, and diligently.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally, in relevant subject or similar equivalent experience
• Thorough knowledge of employment‑related laws and regulations and HR best practices
• HR certification preferred (SHRM, PHR, etc.)
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS system
• Experience with ADP a plus

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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