HR Generalist

Company Description

PSI is a leading Contract Research Organization (CRO) with over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Originating from Switzerland, PSI is a privately owned, full-service CRO with a global reach, supporting clinical trials across multiple countries and continents. Our reputation for being highly selective about the projects we undertake highlights our commitment to delivering high-quality, timely services across a broad spectrum of therapeutic indications.

In an industry where cost-cutting and layoffs are common, PSI stands out as a stable and secure workplace. Our dedication to stability is evident in our exceptionally high repeat and referral business rate and minimal staff turnover. Many of our colleagues have been with us for over 15 years, contributing to our long-standing traditions and history. Our expansion into Japan continues this legacy, and we seek team members who will grow with us for the long term.

At PSI, we foster an environment where a diverse range of colleagues feel welcomed and valued. Our inclusive culture is a cornerstone of our success, enabling us to attract and retain top talent globally.

We are not just about conducting clinical trials; we are about building a community where every team member has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the pharmaceutical industry.

Job Description

In this role, you will work as a well-rounded HR professional helping PSI recruit talent, streamline onboarding and training for clinical research professionals, and support all personnel-related matters. You will partner with Country Management and work closely with colleagues and counterparts from other offices worldwide and quickly adjust to a growing company.

The scope of responsibilities will include:

HUMAN RESOURCES

• Manages pre-employment formalities and ensures all local requirements are met at point of employment.
• Maintains employee benefits administration and supports with employee queries resolution.
• Maintains and updates HR policies, HR files and work agreements in accordance with local rules and regulations.
• Supports Country Manager with all HR-related matters and ensures compliance of local requirements.
• Maintains staff attendance logs and verifies leaves of absence justifications.
• Assists in organizing the evaluation of staff performance (at the completion of the probation period and ongoing)
• Maintain hiring records, HR databases, staff CVs, training files, evaluation records.
• Attends and conducts exit interviews of staff leaving the company.

TRAINING

• Arrange and conduct corporate, procedural, and other training of office/regional staff.
• Coordinate training activities between company offices.
• Liaise with extradepartmental resources and external parties for organizing training.

RECRUITMENT

• Organizes and schedules interviews; conducts and reports on interviews and testing of job candidates.
• Maintains a database of applicants and interview outcomes using the applicant tracking system.

PAYROLL

• Verify salary, bonuses and benefits amounts to be payable, ensuring confidentiality of payroll information as needed.
• Cooperate with external accounting company in order to provide all necessary information for calculation of salaries, tax forms, absence reports

Qualifications

• College or university degree in HR or a related field
• Experience in HR activities, recruitment and training, preferably in an international company.
• Knowledge of Japanese labor law and general human resources practices is essential.
• Industry experience in Clinical Research, Pharma, or Biotech is a plus
• PC skills to be able to work with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Communication, presentation and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in international environment and build relationships at all levels

Additional Information

If you feel it is time to make your skills and knowledge visible within a growing company with true focus on its people, then PSI is the right choice for you.