Human Resources Specialist

Aktiv Pharma Group (‘Aktiv’) is a fast-growing, vertically integrated specialty pharmaceutical company with combination products CDMO capabilities, developing, manufacturing, and commercializing sterile-injectable products in a portfolio of proprietary, value-added, prefilled delivery systems. The company’s team of 80 employees harmonize all aspects of combination product development and manufacturing with effectively synchronized operations, including chemistry, device development, manufacturing equipment development, material science, quality and regulatory, in-house cleanroom assembly operations, and in-house sterile fill-finish. Aktiv commercializes drug products independently as well as supporting other pharmaceutical companies address unmet needs and create competitive advantage in the market. Aktiv leading products are proprietary emergency medicine in autoinjectors. 

Aktiv’s mission is to deliver peace-of-mind to patients and their communities, and its values are truth, perseverance, caring, and goodness. The company’s culture emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusivity and implementing leadership across the entire organization. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of our equal opportunity employment policy and by providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that our DEI initiatives are an opportunity to make a difference beyond our organization, in our community and society. Aktiv is grateful to be taking part in the individual journey of its employees and is striving to support a balanced life experience. We are striving to create a safe and inviting work place in which our team would be excited to come in the door at the beginning of the work day, and leave at the end of their day with a sense of accomplishment and value. 

We are currently hiring a Human Resources Specialist 

The Position: The Human Resource Specialist assists with and facilitates the human resource processes at all business locations.

At Aktiv Pharma Group, we value the diversity of perspectives and backgrounds our employees bring. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of our equal opportunity employment policy and by providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We work according to our values of truth, caring, goodness and perseverance, and encourage individuals with the required skill-sets and these values to apply.

Aktiv Pharma Group offers a wealth of benefits to our employees and their families.

Employee Benefits Include:

• The compensation range for the Human Resources Specialist is $60,000 - $80,000 annually. 
• Medical Insurance (Cigna):
  • HDHP – Aktiv contributes the full monthly premium for the employee and their dependents.
  • Two additional premium medical plan options – Aktiv contributes a portion of the monthly premium for the employee and their dependents.
• Vision Insurance (Principal/ VSP Network)
  • Aktiv contributes the full monthly premium for the employee and their dependents.
• Dental Insurance (Principal)
  • Low Plan - Aktiv contributes the full monthly premium for the employee and their dependents.
  • High Plan - Aktiv contributes a portion of the monthly premium for the employee and their dependents.
• Legal & ID Shield
  • Aktiv contributes the full monthly premium for the employee and their dependents.
• Spending Accounts (Rocky Mountain Reserve)
  • FSA
  • HSA
  • DFSA
  • LP FSA
• Ancillary Benefits (Colonial Life)
  • Accident
  • Group Medical Bridge
  • Voluntary Life AD&D
  • Disability
• 401k (Human Interest)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Bi-Monthly Internet and Cell Phone stipend
• Fully Paid Membership for the employee and their dependents to Lifetime Fitness
• Fully stocked office kitchen – Health conscious and Vegan!
• This position will be on location, but flexible work arrangements can be discussed. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Leads Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) team.
• Coordinates contract and consultant hires. Partners with vendors to interview candidates. Maintain contractor and consultant agreements.
• Maintains accuracy of employee information in the HRIS database. Enters data from source documents into the HRIS including employee status change forms.
• Sets-up and maintains employee files both paper and electronically. Follows retention policy on purging of files.
• Provides general information to employees on benefits, polices, HR processes, etc.
• Review invoices for supplies, services, and luncheons to verify accuracy; and obtain approvals for payment.
• Follows up with employees and managers to complete biweekly timesheets and approvals in time for payroll processing.
• Own all aspects of I-9 compliance for all locations.
• Identify, suggest, document, and implement ongoing process improvements.
• Work collaboratively within a team to share ideas, ownership, and accountability for driving improvements and consistency of execution for key HR processes.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Job Qualifications

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Working understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures.
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work independently and manage tasks with little supervision.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis.
• At least one year of related experience required.

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Must have reliable transportation. Currently have multiple locations.