HR / Talent Acquisition Associate – Temporary, Part-Time

Administration             ·             Seattle, WA            ·          Part time

HR/Talent Acquisition Associate, Human Resources – TEMPORARY,  PART-TIME

Seattle, WA

Job Description

Cajal is seeking a HR/Talent Acquisition Associate motivated by Cajal’s mission to develop new medicines for patients suffering with neurodegenerative disorders. We are a multi-disciplinary team of experienced scientists, combining state-of-the-art approaches in computational biology, functional genomics, high-throughput imaging, translational models, and drug discovery. In a short time, we have assembled a terrific team of talented, innovative, and passionate individuals to transform the field of neurodegeneration drug discovery. We aim to identify novel drug targets based on a deeper understanding into the spatiotemporal progression of disease and translate those discoveries into therapeutics that change the course of neurodegeneration. Cajal is now expanding to establish a world-class drug discovery organization.

As the HR/Talent Acquisition Associate, reporting to the Head of Human Resources, you will support a variety of candidate and employee experience activities alongside a team of collaborative and many-hatted players. As a member of the HR and broader Operations team, you will have many opportunities to contribute to the people function as we continually enhance and evolve our delivery within a growing biotech startup!

Please note: This is a Temporary Part-Time position, anticipated to run to year-end with potential to extend.

Responsibilities:

• Support our outstanding team member and candidate experience across employee experience activities, including talent acquisition (TA), onboarding, performance, compliance, engagement and offboarding.
• Coordinate, schedule, and manage a world class candidate and interview experience, ensuring candidates and interviewers are in the right place at the right time with the information they need.
• Maintain, organize and track related documents, systems (ATS and other HR/TA systems), processes and metrics, from job descriptions and employee resource guides to offboarding materials and many in between!
• Serve as a point of contact for candidates and employees, addressing their HR-related inquiries.
• Document internal TA and HR processes to continue building our repository of ‘how-to-guides’, supporting consistency across practice areas.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.
• Support a variety of employee engagement and administrative support activities across the organization; working across operations teams in our growing startup environment.

This job might be great for you if you:

• Bachelor’s degree & 2+ years of directly related Talent Acquisition & HR experience – or – equivalent combination of education and work experience
• able to work effectively both independently and  as part of a diverse, highly collaborative & hybrid team
• are passionate about both people and technology
• are creative and flexible in your work
• have excellent communication skills
• are comfortable with ambiguity, able to take charge and get things done despite the unknowns
• proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office
• able to learn and manage a variety software programs and systems 
• available to manage the onsite experience for candidates and employees; flexibility to work remotely on days without onsite needs

Important Considerations

• This is a Part-Time, Temporary position – anticipated to run to year-end with potential to extend.
• Cajal operates as a hybrid workplace, but we prefer that team members spend part of their time working on-site in our Seattle offices. This role specifically holds onsite requirements; flexibility for remote work is determined by the onsite needs of the day.
• This opportunity does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation support.
• The hourly base range for this role is $33 – $38/hour *
• This is a Part-Time/Temporary, non-benefited position.

*Final salary depends on qualifications, experience, and level of skills relevant to the role, along with location, where applicable.

Company 

Cajal is a team of people first, motivated by our shared mission to advance the field of neurodegeneration. We are committed to ensuring that all our team members feel supported, connected, and energized at work. Our team members eagerly navigate the uncertainty and fast-paced environment of an early-stage biotech company and thrive on getting things done. We value creativity and curiosity in our work, and we take pride in the generosity, sincerity, and kindness of our team members.

Located in the Eastlake neighborhood of Seattle, Cajal sits at the heart of a vibrant biotech community, directly between research giants such as the Allen Institute and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. We are surrounded by fellow innovative biotech companies and startups and within a stone’s throw of the beautiful Lake Union and the University of Washington. Our newly renovated office and labs offer ample natural light and stunning views of the Space Needle downtown. Our kitchen is fully stocked with coffee, tea, and snacks. All desks are sit-stand for maximal comfort and our meeting rooms seamlessly support hybrid teams.

Cajal is an equal opportunity employer that guarantees a work environment that respects and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you require any accommodations during the recruiting process, please contact careers@cajalneuro.com. 

To the extent permitted by applicable law, employment is conditioned upon full vaccination (per CDC guidelines) from the COVID-19 virus, including submission of documented proof thereof, as of the start date. Cajal will comply with applicable law regarding the reasonable accommodation of individuals who are not vaccinated because of a disability and/or sincerely held religious belief.

To Apply

Please apply through our applicant tracking system, greenhouse (https://boards.greenhouse.io/cajalneuro).

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