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About this role
HR Advisor I
Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.
Every day we perform better because of how we work together, as one team, each the best at what we do. We bring a wide range of talented experts together across a wide range of business-critical services that support our business. Every role within Corporate is vital to furthering our vision of Shortening the Distance from Lab to Life®.
Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know.
WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE
Why Syneos Health
- We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
- We are committed to our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
- We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we’re able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.
Job Responsibilities
The HR Advisor I provides intermediate-level support for People Operations, managing a range of employee lifecycle processes and resolving Tier 1 and Tier 2 inquiries. This role requires sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to work independently within established procedures. The Advisor contributes to process improvements, supports compliance, and collaborates across HR functions to ensure effective service delivery.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Administer HR processes including but not limited to onboarding, offboarding, employee records, benefits, and compensation.
• Respond to employee and manager inquiries regarding HR policies, systems, and procedures; escalate complex issues appropriately.
• Monitor HR systems for data accuracy and troubleshoot discrepancies.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions for operational issues.
• Support compliance with GDPR, SOX, and local employment regulations.
• Support international HR operations such as employment eligibility, visa/immigration processes,
international transfers, and relocation assignments in partnership with Global Mobility teams.
• Assist in updating SOPs and process documentation.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and HRBPs to support program execution.
• Analyze HR processes and systems, providing recommendations and corrective action plans to improve efficiency, compliance, and employee experience.
• Participate in People Operations projects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support to junior People Operations team members.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in shared services and working in global/regional environment.
• Familiarity with global, country and/or local employment law and regulations.
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment at varying levels within the
organization.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (e.g.,Workday/Service Now) and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, data analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Acts in an Ethical and Compliant manner and requires other to do the same.
Disclaimer:
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities.
Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees.
Get to know Syneos Health
Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.
No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.
Additional Information
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.