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Thermo Fisher Scientific

HR Specialist

Remote

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Position Objective:

Provision of an efficient and accurate employee administration processing within the Shared Service team of Colleague Services

Act as the first line of advisory service to the Shared Service customers for HR related matters and benefits (employees, managers, external candidates and providers)

Essential Functions:

Serve as first point of contact for all HR related employee issues/questions via phone or email or chat;

To verify information held in personnel database (Workday) and employee personnel records, inclusive of payroll information;

To ensure all departmental filing (employee personnel file) is kept up to date;

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Management of employee life cycle from start to termination;

Administer company benefits such as pension plan, medical plan etc, where applicable;

Administer Leave requests;

Administer predefined Learning and Development courses;

Run pre-defined systems queries/searches where applicable

Ensure company's information portal is updated timely;

Uses case management application when appropriate to track and supervise ongoing employee issues or concerns;

Ensure the accuracy of the Colleague Services process documentation;

Ability to diagnose a problem and lead corrective efforts through effective communication and efficient execution.;

Proactively identify process inefficiencies and inconsistencies and collaborate towards an improved and more productive process that improves the employee and/or manager's experience with the process.

Nature and Scope:

Exceptional problem solving skills with passion for data integrity, process definition, and continuous learning.

Outstanding listening skills with ability to navigate and consult with employees through personal and sometimes difficult circumstances.

Exceptional customer service orientation

Comfortable with a high-paced environment with competing priorities.

Delivers outcomes and is focused on problem-solving.

Appetite for growth and ability to drive process improvements utilizing technology.

Outstanding time management, organizational, prioritization and follow-up skills.

Places high priority on data integrity and security, confidentiality.

Able to build credibility with both individual contributors and the executive staff.

Appetite for growth and ability to drive process improvements utilizing technology.

Experience with employment laws and practices for the region they support.

Must maintain confidentiality in all aspects of job responsibilities

Education

Tertiary education in Business would be helpful

Experience

  • Preferably 2 to 5 years HR administration experience in a corporate and/or Shared Service environment.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft office tools
  • Experience with Workday or any other HR employee management system tool (i.e. SAP, PeopleSoft)
  • Strong team player with ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Good attention to detail
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Willingness to learn and develop.
  • Flexible attitude.
  • Experience working in HR shared services organization for established company is ideal.
  • Experience with global HR Systems (e.g. Workday, ADP).
  • Experience working across multiple fields and geographies in HR.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Languages: Good oral and written knowledge of English & Chinese.
  • Ability to read/write in Traditional Chinese would be advantageous
  • Additional spoken/written languages are an advantage

Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01281059_1001-2
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program