People Specialist - Bilingual English/Spanish

At EVERSANA, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work across the globe. We’re fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 7,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 650 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us! Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs.  We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve. We are EVERSANA.   THE POSITION : The People Specialist is responsible for performing HR-related duties including: more employee relation situations (to include separation agreements, terminations and severe workplace violations) and problem solving including payroll and benefits administration issues, general EVERSANA employee support, on boarding and offboarding processes, recruitment/employment recommendations and decisions, and affirmative action and employment law compliance for a specific EVERSANA location or locations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Our employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams.  These results are achieved by: Collaborates with the direct HR manager to understand fully the business needs and requirements and how the role of People Specialist supports those needs. Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff. Attends, participates, and leads, as appropriate, employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations with limited direction from a more senior level HR professional. Proficient knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and ensures compliance. Knowledge of global employment laws and regulations as appropriate. Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and employment law. Ensures full understanding of the EVERSANA Benefits including base pay, variable pay, all benefits offerings including COBRA. Understands and effectively and efficiently supports HR initiatives/processes including performance management, recruitment, engagement survey, cultural beliefs training, diversity and inclusion etc. Manages employee questions with timely and accurate responses, trouble shoots and escalates as appropriate. Maintains confidentiality of employee health information, employee relations issues, compensation. Recommends process and internal customer service improvement, innovating and best practice HR solutions, HR policy changes and/or reasons for exception to established policies using data and logic. Collaborates with the entire HR department including serving as a liaison with third parties and internal stakeholders (such as Payroll). Serves on HR project teams as necessary. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.  All other duties as assigned . Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by an employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. If reasonable accommodation is needed to perform the essential functions of your job position, please contact Human Resources. EXPECTATIONS OF THE JOB: Hours (40 hours per week, Monday through Friday)  Daily on site at the facility. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the expectations of the position and shall not be construed as the only expectations that may be assigned for the position. An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the expectations listed above. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill and/or abilities required. Minimum of 2 years of experience in Human Resources Experience handling with employee matters in an hourly work environment. This position requires an Associate-level degree, preferably in management, human resources, Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources or psychology SHRM Certification PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The physical and mental requirements along with the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Office: While performi