[Hiring] HR Generalist @Absci

Role Description

HR Operations

• Manage onboarding and offboarding from end to end: data entry, systems setup, coordination with IT/facilities, exit logistics
• Maintain accurate employee data in the HRIS (Rippling); audit regularly for data integrity
• Process employee changes (promotions, transfers, terminations) in Rippling
• Respond to employee questions on policies, processes, and general HR matters
• Support HR & Benefit compliance tasks (I-9s, required postings, 5500’s, EEO reports, recordkeeping)

Benefits Administration

• Administer leave of absence programs (FMLA, state leave, ADA accommodations) from request through return-to-work, under P&E leadership direction as you build proficiency in the role
• Support open enrollment: assist with employee communications, troubleshooting elections, and auditing files after transmission to vendors
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.)
• Manage benefits enrollment/termination in carrier portals and reconcile against Rippling records
• Partner with the broker/carriers on escalations and plan administration issues, escalating complex leave and benefits matters to P&E Leadership as needed

Talent Coordination & Administration (~15% of role)

• Open and post roles in ATS (Ashby)
• Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communication
• Maintain applicant tracking records and recruiting status updates
• Support recruiter with offer letters and coordinate pre-employment and new-hire documentation
• Initiate background checks and follow up on discrepancies

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in HR generalist and/or benefits administration work
• Comfort working in an HRIS (Rippling experience a plus) and benefits carrier portals; strong attention to detail with employee data
• Working knowledge of leave laws (FMLA, ADA, state-specific leave requirements)
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information with discretion
• Strong organizational skills and comfort managing competing priorities in a small-team environment
• Clear, empathetic communication style. You'll be explaining benefits and policies to people who aren't HR experts
• Comfort supporting light recruiting coordination (job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communication) alongside your core HR ops and benefits work

Requirements

• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required.

Benefits

• Absci is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law.
• Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which they have applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact [email protected].