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Intern - Human Resources

Remote: 
Hybrid
Contract: 
Salary: 
42 - 86K yearly
Experience: 
Entry-level / graduate
Work from: 
South San Francisco (US)

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Enrollment in HR Management or related field, High interest in Human Resources, Strong attention to detail and organization.

Key responsabilities:

  • Learn the employee lifecycle experience
  • Test effectiveness of HR processes
  • Audit and update HR resources
  • Research best practices to improve employee experience
  • Assist with special projects as needed
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Cytokinetics Research Scaleup https://www.cytokinetics.com/
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Job description

Cytokinetics is a late-stage, specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class muscle activators and next-in-class muscle inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which cardiac muscle performance is compromised. As a leader in muscle biology and the mechanics of muscle performance, the company is developing small molecule drug candidates specifically engineered to impact myocardial muscle function and contractility.

At Cytokinetics we are dedicated to supporting the next generation of biotech professionals through our annual Cytokinetics Internship Program. We believe that investing in enthusiastic students and recent graduates brings fresh perspectives and insights to our teams and we take pride in providing opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects. Through our Internship Program we aim to provide a challenging and rewarding experience to build a strong foundation for a career in the biopharmaceutical industry.

This is a paid internship at our South San Francisco headquarters. The program is for approximately 12 weeks beginning in late May/early June.

Our Human Resources (HR) team has a passion and genuine care for our employees and their experience at Cytokinetics. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our HR team and support our mission to continually improve the employee experience. The HR Intern will assist the team with a variety of HR projects, which may include, but not limited to: researching and benchmarking best practices, test effectiveness and user-friendliness of various HR processes, and audit and update current HR resources related to HR policies, total rewards, talent acquisition, and talent development. This is a great opportunity for an Intern to gain a foundational and practical understanding of the HR field, while also contributing to making a positive impact on Cytokinetics’ employee experience.                                                                                      

Responsibilities:

  • Learn and understand the existing employee lifecycle experience at Cytokinetics, including onboarding, goal-setting, performance reviews, development, and offboarding
  • Test the effectiveness and user-friendliness of various HR processes
  • Audit and update HR resources, such as Workday, Box, and/or the HR internal site FLEX, to ensure resources are up to date and accurate, as well as is user-friendly
  • Research, benchmark, and recommend a pragmatic best practice (e.g., HR process, HR program) that can improve the employee experience
  • Assist HR team with special projects as needed

Requirements:

  • Current enrollment or recent graduate or undergraduate in a degree program with concentration in HR Management or other HR related disciplines with a high interest and aptitude to work in Human Resources
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously
  • Strong attention to detail. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication (written, oral, interpersonal) and organization skills
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality

Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as the service line and location where this position may be filled.

Salary Pay Range
$22$45 USD

Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.

Please review our General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) policy PRIOR to applying.  

Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do – all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers. We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves.

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Here are some ways to check for authenticity:

  • We do not conduct job interviews through non-standard text messaging applications
  • We will never request personal information such as banking details until after an official offer has been accepted and verified
  • We will never request that you purchase equipment or other items when interviewing or hiring
  • If you are unsure about the authenticity of an offer, or if you receive any suspicious communication, please contact us directly at talentacquisition@cytokinetics.com

Please visit our website at: www.cytokinetics.com

Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Required profile

Experience

Level of experience: Entry-level / graduate
Industry :
Research
Spoken language(s):
English
Check out the description to know which languages are mandatory.

Other Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Prioritization
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Social Skills

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