Summit Therapeutics, Inc. · 1 day ago
HR Generalist
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$117K/yr - $137K/yr
5+ years expSummit Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical oncology company focused on improving quality of life and addressing serious unmet medical needs. The HR Generalist will enhance the employee experience by supporting the employee lifecycle, managing onboarding, and serving as the first point of contact for HR-related inquiries while fostering a positive workplace culture.
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Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth and engaging experience
Ensue new hire paperwork and background checks, are completed
Conduct new hire orientations to introduce employees to company policies, benefits, and culture
Provide continuous support to new employees during their transition into the organization
Assist in managing employee records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations
Track and manage employee data changes, including promotions, transfers, and terminations within ADP
Support employee engagement programs and initiatives, contributing to a positive workplace culture
Support HR Business Partners in various HR activities and initiatives
Act as the first point of contact for employees regarding HR-related questions or concerns
Provide support on policies, benefits, and employee relations matters in a timely and professional manner
Assist in administering benefits, including open enrollment and ongoing benefits inquiries
Support the HR team in compliance efforts, including ensuring adherence to labor laws and company policies. Assist employees with HR tools, systems, and processes to ensure efficiency and ease of use
Address basic employee relations matters and escalate issues to the HR Business Partner as needed
Any and all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Communications, Marketing or related field
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in an HR role, with a focus on employee onboarding, or general HR support
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage and support employees at all levels
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of HR laws, policies, and best practices
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all HR matters
Benefits
Bonus
Stock
Benefits
Other applicable variable compensation
Company
Summit Therapeutics, Inc.
Summit Mission Statement: To build a viable, long-lasting health care organization that assumes full responsibility for designing, developing, trial execution and enrollment, regulatory submission and approval, as well as successful commercialization of patient, physician, caregiver, and societal-friendly medicinal therapy intended to: improve quality of life, increase potential duration of life, and resolve serious medical healthcare needs.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.79BKey Investors
CARB-XEurofarmaBiomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)
2025-10-21Post Ipo Equity· $500M
2024-09-11Post Ipo Equity· $235M
2024-06-03Post Ipo Equity· $200M
Leadership Team
Manmeet Soni
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
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