Frontiers Hiring for Human Resources Generalist (Remote in the US) Job at Remote Full Time

We are on a mission to make science open so everyone can live healthy lives on a healthy planet

Who we are

Frontiers is an award-winning open science platform and leading open access scholarly publisher.

We are one of the largest and most cited publishers globally. To date, our 200,000 freely available research articles have received more than 1 billion views and downloads and 2 million citations. Our journals span science, health, humanities and social sciences, engineering, and sustainability. And we continue to expand into new academic disciplines so more researchers can publish open access.

Be part of the publishing revolution and help us transform the way research is published, evaluated, and communicated to the world.

The Role

This is an exciting new role for an experienced HR professional who is eager to make an impact in a fast-growing scientific publishing company, and on the world by promoting science in service of pressing world problems.

In this role, you’ll manage the day-to-day operations of the HR department in the US, aligning with global teams. Specifically, you’ll lead important functions like participating in talent acquisition efforts for our growing US-based team; advising on and administering benefits and compensation; implementing and enforcing policies and company practices, and supporting efficient business operations. You’ll also play a vital role in bolstering company culture for our US office. As a company we provide an environment for all our staff to thrive in, and this commitment starts with having the right HR professionals.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to our growth plans in the US and will be instrumental in achieving our mission to make science open.

Key Responsibilities

· Serve as the main point of contact and in-house expert for all HR inquiries in the US including employee relations, recruiting, DEI, compensation and organizational development, while ensuring alignment and close collaboration with the global People Team

· Support our talent acquisition process, partnering with hiring managers to ensure alignment on open positions, job descriptions, and recruitment strategies, also aligning with global HR teams.

· Manage the recruitment process, including proactively sourcing top candidates and building a talent pipeline through multiple channels incl. digital platforms and headhunter agencies; screening applications and shortlisting candidates in collaboration with hiring managers; and

managing the interview process (including scheduling interviews and collating and analyzing feedback)

· Draft employment agreements and amendments for new and current employees

· Ensure an outstanding candidate experience through prompt and consistent communication and follow-up feedback

· Assist in other administrative work to support the operations of the US office

· Manage employee relations issues, and provide timely and thorough guidance and coaching to managers and employees in coordination with the global People team

· Lead the review, development and communication of procedures and policies to improve efficiency of the HR department and organization as a whole, and to improve employee experience.

· Support the development and execution of HR-related programs within Business Units linked to the Employee Life Cycle / Experience / Development.

About You

· Solid experience as an HR generalist, with a strong background in talent recruitment; Track record of supporting fast-growing teams highly desirable.

· Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, integrity, and cultural awareness

· Strong diplomacy and adaptability skills to deal effectively with employees at all levels

· Discretion and ability to handle confidential matters diplomatically

· Problem solver, process oriented, and with excellent attention to detail

· Target-driven, business-focused, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

· Knowledge of US Federal and State laws

Application Process

Please submit a resume and cover letter.

Benefits

With more than 50 nationalities represented in our global team, you will work regularly with teammates in other countries, and with our community of researchers, editors, and authors from around the globe.

Our mission to create solutions for healthy lives also extends to the working environment we provide for our employees.

This includes:

100% remote working

Employees now have the flexibility to choose where they want to work, with remote working available on a part- or full-time basis (not applicable to some Business Support jobs due to nature of role).

Learning and development

All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning (and Pluralsight for our technology team), an annual personal learning budget, and dedicated L&D time.

Wellbeing

We offer free online yoga classes, an employee assistance plan, access to the Headspace app, and four wellbeing days on top of your annual leave allowance.

Volunteering opportunities

Employees can dedicate three days each year to volunteer for a personal cause or through our volunteering partner platform, Alaya.

Frontiers actively embraces diversity and is a safe and welcoming workplace. Recruitment is free from discrimination – including based on race, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. With over 600 employees from more than 50 different nations, our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote