HR Manager at Benchling

Biotechnology is rewriting life as we know it, from the medicines we take, to the crops we grow, the materials we wear, and the household goods that we rely on every day. But moving at the new speed of science requires better technology.

Benchling’s mission is to unlock the power of biotechnology. The world’s most innovative biotech companies use Benchling’s R&D Cloud to power the development of breakthrough products and accelerate time to milestone and market.

Come help us bring modern software to modern science.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Benchling is looking for an experienced HR Manager who will be the main HR point of contact for our EMEA teams. The HR Manager will directly handle, advise and coach on employee relations, global mobility (i.e. international transfers and assignments), Security and Financial audits (i.e. SOC2, SOX) and performance management as well as work with the broader People, Finance, Tax, Workplace and Legal teams to strategically develop and drive initiatives and overall process improvements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage International HR Operations & Compliance: Serve as the primary HR liaison for managing EMEA entities and Employers-of-Record (EORs) in partnership with Finance, Tax, and Legal
Create Global Mobility policies to guide employees as Benchling scales internationally
Work with HR Business Partners and Departmental Leaders to build, refine and scale HR programs (i.e. performance management, reorganizations, employee surveys)
Work with HR Business Partners to standardize Benchling's performance management process and support managers directly in specific cases and investigations in partnership with the Legal team
Help scale support for first line managers in day to day employee relations operations (ie managing complex and country-specific Leave of Absence/time off policies, accommodations, conflict resolution, etc)
Organize HR’s procedures in order to remain compliant with Security (i.e. SOC2, ISO) and Financial Audits (SOX)
Manage benefits and pension offerings for Benchling’s European entities
Partner with the Workplace team for EMEA events and community building activities

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 6 years of progressive HR experience, with a significant focus on the EMEA region
Experience handling employee relations cases
Familiarity with employment laws and practices in European countries, preferably some combination of Switzerland, United Kingdom, Denmark, France and/or Germany
Familiarity with working with international Employers of Record (EORs) and partnering with Finance and Legal for managing and setting up new international entities
Experience building and scaling HR programs (i.e. performance management)
Familiarity with HR responsibilities for Security and Financial Audits
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Prior experience working in a fast-growth environment is preferred
Previously have owned HR Audit responsibilities end-to-end is preferred
Experience with international HR setup and ongoing scaling is preferred

HOW WE WORK

We offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes in-office collaboration. Employees are expected to be on-site 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday).

COMPANY BENEFITS - EMEA

Benchling takes a market-based approach to pay. The candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and work location.

Total Compensation includes the following:

Competitive total rewards package
Fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits
Four months of fully paid parental leave
Home office stipend
Mental health benefits + wellness stipend
Learning and development reimbursement
25 days vacation days + public holidays
Company-wide Winter holiday shutdown
Sabbaticals for 5-year and 10-year anniversaries
Remote perks including travel to hubs
In-office perks (Zurich Only - In Office)
Commuter benefits (Zurich Only - In Office)

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Benchling welcomes everyone.

We believe diversity enriches our team so we hire people with a wide range of identities, backgrounds, and experiences.

We are an equal opportunity employer. That means we don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Please be aware that Benchling will never request personal information, payment, or sensitive details outside of Greenhouse or via email. All official communications will come from an @benchling.com email address or from an approved vendor alias. If you are contacted by someone claiming to represent Benchling and are unsure of their legitimacy, please reach out to us at [email protected] to verify the communication.

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