Pairwise Hiring for Manager, HR at Durham, NC Full Time

HR Reporting to: Director, HR

Location: Durham, North Carolina

About Pairwise:
Pairwise is a mission-driven food+tech company dedicated to building a healthier world through better fruits and vegetables. Founded in 2017 by eminent scientists in the gene editing and biotechnology fields, Pairwise holds licenses from Harvard and Massachusetts General Hospital to base editing and high-fidelity enzymes. We also are tuned in to consumer food trends, and we believe that consumers deserve more variety and innovation in their fresh food choices. Our team is primed to deliver that innovation through one of the best gene-editing platforms in food and agriculture. Pairwise has an exclusive 5-year research collaboration with Bayer to develop products in corn, soybean, wheat, canola, and cotton. Plus, Pairwise is developing new types of leafy greens, berries, and stone fruit, with the first product expected in early 2023. Pairwise is based in the start-up friendly Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina.

About This Role:
The HR function at Pairwise is growing! We’re looking for a results-driven, detail-oriented People Person to join the team, and help us continue to build a best-in-class HR function that supports our growing business.

Essential Functions:

• Provide critical data and systems support including HRIS Data and Reporting management. Analyze data trends and metrics to inform business decisions.
• Support the DEI initiatives for Pairwise, including dashboard creation and implementing programs and best practices.
• Help build HR dashboards for internal and external reporting such as recruiting KPIs, DEI statistics, onboarding and exit survey feedback, etc.
• Assist managers in their understanding of HR programs, management techniques and communication practices that enable employee satisfaction and retention.
• Manage FMLA and other leave programs, as well as coordinate short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance claims.
• Help conduct new hire orientation, and inform new hires of organizational culture, HR policies and programs; help coordinate off boarding of exiting employees.
• Provide performance management guidance through coaching, counseling, development plans and corrective actions. Manage and resolve employee relations issues.
• Assist in developing and implementing human resource plans, policies, procedures and goals. Recommend improvements as appropriate.
• Administer the classification and pay system; participates in periodic salary surveys and revision of job descriptions as needed. Help manage the equity program including grant paperwork for new equity units.
• Ensures personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations; ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field required.
• PHR or SHRM-CP a plus.
• 5+ years of HR experience and demonstrated knowledge of Corporate HR.
• 5+ years’ experience managing HRIS Data and Reporting, experience with TriNet a plus.
• Strong ability to work collectively with others to solve problems and build effective work relationships at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize deadlines, work independently, take initiative and maintain confidentiality.

Offerings:

• Comprehensive Benefits Plan, including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, 401k, Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, and more!
• Flexible PTO (use what you need, when you need it), in addition to company holidays.
• Casual work environment.
• Mission-driven organization focused on creating healthier fruits and veggies.
• A cutting-edge, driven community looking to lead the industry in innovation and nutrition.

EEO Statement:
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.