Employer: Ginkgo Bioworks
The People Team propels this mission by helping to create the most effective team of GMO engineers the world has ever seen. Ginkgoneans are free to unleash their creative energies on engineering biology because we create a vibrant, supportive, and flexible environment where they can thrive. We’re honored to be a trusted partner and resource to all of Ginkgo. We are growing rapidly and searching for a People Team Coordinator to help us scale and address complexity head-on. We are looking for a hands-on, innovative, highly energetic and collaborative professional to join our team. In this role, you will be part of growing a People Solutions team that develops and delivers repeatable processes, systems, and practices to enable the success of all Ginkgoneans.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for data entry, management, and audit for sensitive information related to our employees
- Responsible for working with new hires in the pre-boarding and onboarding process to make sure all information is accurate and company is compliant with employment laws
- Inputs, maintains, audits, extracts, manipulates, and analyzes confidential HR data Initiates changes to the HR Information System (HRIS) associated with various personnel events such as job or organization changes and salary actions
- Runs periodic data audits of HRIS data to ensure data consistency and accuracy
- Assists coordinators and supervisors with accurate and timely completion of employee performance reviews
- Tracks evaluation progress and provides reminders and assistance completing documents
- Support HR team with annual performance management & pay planning processes
- Coordinates New Hire onboarding sessions
- Completes employment eligibility documentation, including I-9’s and E-Verify in a timely manner
- Handle employment-related inquiries from employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate HR contact
- Special Projects: deliver HR initiatives through completion and create reporting to track progress
Minimum Requirements
- You have a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
- You have 1 – 3 years of related experience driving operational excellence, in addition to prior experience in biotech / pharma
- You are great at diagnosing problems, using your critical thinking skills to devise innovative solutions
- Ideally, you have a working knowledge of one of the following HCM / payroll systems: Workday, ADP, Namely, Ultimate Software
- You are a quick-learner and a self-starter who is comfortable jumping into a new situation and making a difference, and you pay rapt attention to detail and enjoy variety in your job
- You are a strong communicator (written and spoken) and are able to effectively collaborate with a wide range of people
- You thrive in a high-growth/fast-paced environment, and you are highly adaptable to changing priorities and can adeptly pivot to meet emerging needs
- You are able to apply the highest level of confidentiality regarding employee and candidate records
- You have a strong passion and drive for Ginkgo’s mission.
We also feel that it’s important to point out the obvious here – there’s a serious lack of diversity in our industry, and that needs to change. Our goal is to help drive that change. Ginkgo is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its practices, especially when it comes to growing our team. Our culture promotes inclusion and embraces how rewarding it is to work with people from all walks of life.
We’re developing a powerful biological engineering platform, so we must remain mindful of the many ways our technology can – and will – impact people around the world. We care about how our platform is used, and having a diverse team to build it gives us the best chance that it’s something we’ll be proud of as it continues to grow. Therefore, it’s critical that we incorporate the diverse voices and visions of all those who play a role in the future of biology.
It is the policy of Ginkgo Bioworks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants.