Syensqo · 1 day ago
HR Assistant / Chief of Staff-Tempe, AR
Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel, and play. They are seeking an HR Assistant / Chief of Staff to support various HR functions, ensure compliance with labor laws, and assist in talent acquisition and employee engagement activities.
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Responsibilities
Delivery of HR CDM support
Support and partner with Affiliate HR colleagues in talent acquisition; compensation; benefits; employee relations; diversity, equity & inclusion; and organizational effectiveness to support the CDM GBU
Help ensure HR practices comply with labor laws, internal affiliate policies, and CDM Proxy
Collaborate with affiliate GBS to maintain employee information in HRIS (Human Resources Information System), generate CDM HR reports on HR metrics (e.g., turnover rates, headcount reports, etc.), and ensure data accuracy and compliance with DCSA data protection requirements
Assist with audits and documentation for legal or regulatory purposes
Drive talent acquisition process; job posting, screen resumes, schedule interviews and coordinate candidate communication
Manage Onboarding of new hires and ensure completion of all necessary paperwork and compliance documents
Help manage exit processes and collect company property from departing employees
Support coordination of employee engagement activities and internal communications
Monitors DOD and all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance procedures and practices are maintained
Support CDM President on all Internal Corporate Communication
Calendar & Schedule Management: Organize and maintain key executive scheduling of quarterly Board of Directors meetings and associated appointments
Document Preparation: Draft, edit, and organize various documents, including reports, presentations, memos, and letters
Meeting & Event Coordination: Set up and coordinate CDM annual meetings in conjunction with the leadership team, including taking minutes during the annual sessions
Liaison & Point of Contact: Serve as a key point of contact between the executive, staff, and external partners or clients
Research & Special Projects: Conduct research and provide data to support decision-making and assist with special projects as needed
Qualification
Required
Applicants must be eligible to work in the US by either holding US Citizenship, a US Green card holder, or has obtained a license to work in an ITAR environment through the affiliated government agencies
Position may now or in the future require the handling of ITAR controlled information, customer proprietary information, and confidential documents
For positions requiring the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government personnel security clearance, U.S. citizenship is required
Candidates will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum 2 years demonstrated work experience
Strong project management skills with problem solving, leadership presentations, relationship building, and identification of new opportunities
Safety conscious and works in a safe manner
A self-starter, positive “can-do” attitude, detail oriented
Takes initiative in solving work-related problems
Driven towards action, goals, and results
Has the desire to learn, grow, and influence others to excel
High attention to detail and demonstrates a sense of urgency
Ability to translate technical requirements into business terms to drive decisions
Flexible to changing demands, priorities, and work practices
Ability to work effectively with other team members
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
Ability to communicate effectively with peers and management in both verbal and written forms
Preferred
PHR or SHRM-CP preferred
Knowledge of DOD Employment compliance and Federal, State, and Local regulatory requirements preferred
Benefits
16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations.
Training platform for all employees
Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
Employee retirement plan (401K) with match
Company
Syensqo
Syensqo is a developer of chemical solvents for industries like aerospace, automotive, food, and agriculture and for the end user customers. It is a sub-organization of Solvay.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.54B2025-05-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.36B
2024-04-26Grant· $178M
2023-12-11IPO
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