HR Generalist

About Absci

Absci is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing novel therapeutics using generative AI. Our Integrated Drug Creation™ platform combines cutting-edge AI models with a synthetic biology data engine, enabling the rapid design of innovative therapeutics that address challenging therapeutic targets.

Absci is a global company headquartered in Vancouver, WA, and maintains offices in New York City, Switzerland, and Serbia. Learn more at www.absci.com or follow us on LinkedIn (@absci), X (@Abscibio), and YouTube.

What You'll Do

HR Operations

• Manage onboarding and offboarding from end to end: data entry, systems setup, coordination with IT/facilities, exit logistics

• Maintain accurate employee data in the HRIS (Rippling); audit regularly for data integrity

• Process employee changes (promotions, transfers, terminations) in Rippling

• Respond to employee questions on policies, processes, and general HR matters

• Support HR & Benefit compliance tasks (I-9s, required postings, 5500’s, EEO reports, recordkeeping)

Benefits Administration

• Administer leave of absence programs (FMLA, state leave, ADA accommodations) from request through return-to-work, under P&E leadership direction as you build proficiency in the role

• Support open enrollment: assist with employee communications, troubleshooting elections, and auditing files after transmission to vendors

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.)

• Manage benefits enrollment/termination in carrier portals and reconcile against Rippling records

• Partner with the broker/carriers on escalations and plan administration issues, escalating complex leave and benefits matters to P&E Leadership as needed

Talent Coordination & Administration (~15% of role)

• Open and post roles in ATS (Ashby)

• Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communication

• Maintain applicant tracking records and recruiting status updates

• Support recruiter with offer letters and coordinate pre-employment and new-hire documentation

• Initiate background checks and follow up on discrepancies

What You'll Bring

• 2–4 years of experience in HR generalist and/or benefits administration work

• Comfort working in an HRIS (Rippling experience a plus) and benefits carrier portals; strong attention to detail with employee data

• Working knowledge of leave laws (FMLA, ADA, state-specific leave requirements)

• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information with discretion

• Strong organizational skills and comfort managing competing priorities in a small-team environment

• Clear, empathetic communication style. You'll be explaining benefits and policies to people who aren't HR experts

• Comfort supporting light recruiting coordination (job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communication) alongside your core HR ops and benefits work

What Success Looks Like

• Onboarding/offboarding runs smoothly with no dropped steps

• Employee data in the HRIS is accurate and audit-ready

• Leave cases are managed compliantly and with care for the employee experience

• Open enrollment runs on schedule with minimal escalations

• Employees trust this person as a reliable source for benefits and HR questions

Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. Absci is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which they have applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact hiring@absci.com.