Ascend Clinical Hiring for Human Resources Senior Manager Job at Sunnyvale, CA Full Time

Human Resources Senior Manager
Why Ascend?
Come work for a company that is transforming the industry!
We are Ascend, one of the highest volume clinical laboratories in the United States. With the use of the most advanced tools and technology, we process millions of tests each month. For over 30 years, we have been delivering industry-leading service and excellence in testing. At Ascend, we are relentless about innovation and growing to pioneer the future of clinical and environmental laboratory testing.
Ascend is unlike most companies, offering the discipline of a healthcare leader and the mentality of a tech startup. As a company that is on the leading edge, we are seeking individuals with a similar mindset who enjoy a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Job Summary
The Human Resources Senior Manager will support Ascend’s U.S. operations in partnership with the VP Human Resources. The company is seeking a pro-active HR Senior Manager who can manage HR operations and engage with staff at all levels of the organization. Engagement with management in Laboratory Operations, Client Services, Finance and Sales is a weekly occurrence. Expertise with organizational development, employee relations and benefit administration is preferred. The ability to act independently with confidence and exercise sound judgement is important in order to build internal and external vendor relationships. This on-site role is based in Sunnyvale, CA.
Essential Functions:

• Guide leaders and employees regarding Company policies, values, HR programs (benefits, pay and salary) administration and interpretation to ensure policies and procedures are handled consistently and in a timely manner
• Must accurately diagnose organization issues, develop solutions and implement action plans
• Must ensure activities are in compliance with all state and federal employment laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, EEO and FLSA)
• Assist with executing staffing strategies for exempt/non-exempt hiring needs. Partner with local teams to ensure ongoing outreach
• Must be a confident communicator and must be able to effectively present to all levels of the organization.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with overlapping tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Manage HR infrastructure that enables Ascend’s future successful growth in partnership with the VP Human Resources. This includes Benefits, Compensation, Talent Attraction, Policies and Organizational Effectiveness to support Ascend initiatives.
• Administer HR data and analytics, HR software, performance management, and all other critical HR systems and processes. Maintain our HR systems and data integrity to ensure accuracy and consistency of employee information.
• Continue to build out end-to-end onboarding processes for both clinical and non-clinical teams, continuously reviewing and iterating to ensure a best in class experience
• Partner with teams and individuals to help them continuously improve their effectiveness and achieve business and career goals. Use data and problem-solving methodologies to continuously improve HR processes.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Human Resources experience. Experience in a high-touch HR environment is preferred.
• Balance your strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an empathetic communication approach. Be a builder and be comfortable implementing and administering HR tools.
• Familiar with CO state and Federal regulatory requirements pertaining to workplace practices.
• Adept at identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities.
• Compassionate, open-minded, and non-judgmental. Ability to think quickly and solve problems in the moment.
• Have experience with people systems (HRIS) and processes including setting them up, transitioning vendors and improving on existing infrastructure. Have used data and problem-solving methodologies to continuously improve HR processes and service levels to the business.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, business, or related field required. Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development or related fields is a plus.

Benefits:
Ascend provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply): Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, AD&D, Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program) Leave Benefits: Paid holidays, annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state /local paid leave where required), Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Other leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption leave) Retirement Benefits: Contributory pension plan and Savings Plan (401k).
Ascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Disabled/Veteran
If you are interested in applying to Ascend and need special assistance or accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Job Type: Full-time