HR Specialist- Talent Acquisition and Learning and Development

Azenta Life Sciences - Burlington, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Burlington, MA

About the position

At Azenta, we are committed to driving innovation and embracing new ideas and technologies in the life sciences sector. As a global leader in automated bio sample management solutions and genomic services, we are looking for an HR Specialist to support our Talent Acquisition and Learning and Development teams. This role is crucial in managing the onboarding process and facilitating learning and development activities for our employees. The ideal candidate will be an organizational guru with a strong attention to detail, capable of working effectively with both internal and external candidates and partners. Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances are essential for success in this position. You will play a key role in building a talented organization by ensuring a smooth onboarding experience for new hires and supporting ongoing learning initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding process for all new hires, internal transfers, and conversions including creating and sending offer letters, ensuring background checks are cleared, and verifying all new hire paperwork is completed.
• Partner with IT to confirm access requests and enter hires into our Workday system.
• Schedule new employees for orientation and facilitate/deliver New Hire Orientation for North America.
• Update candidate records and job postings in the recruiting system.
• Support the University Relations Program and the Internship Program.
• Identify opportunities for improving candidate experience and scheduling efficiency.
• Support the Learning and Development team by maintaining training programs, assisting with scheduling, helping to develop and distribute communication materials, and managing the LMS.
• Assist in the coordination of other HR activities/projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree and 1+ years of experience in an operational and/or administrative support role within the recruiting function.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in dealing with all documents, files, and communications.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and experience with Applicant Tracking systems, preferably Workday.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail and follow-up skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as a collaborative member of a team.