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About the Role

Axsome Therapeutics is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to support commercial field sales teams and leaders through various stages of the employee lifecycle. This role will align HR strategies with business objectives, foster employee development, provide guidance to managers, and enhance employee engagement. The position serves as a strategic partner to implement HR programs, policies, and processes consistently and fairly.

Responsibilities

Act as a strategic partner for commercial field sales managers and team members, providing daily guidance and coaching on HR-related topics and issues.
Facilitate and drive current HR processes within recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, performance management, policy and procedure development, employee engagement, and career development, while continuously looking for ways to improve and optimize the employee experience.
Conduct meetings with assigned departments/managers to understand needs, concerns, and feedback within individual teams.
Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation to ensure consistent application of company policies.
Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to managers (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions, etc.).
Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations as needed.
Administer Leave of Absence requests and serve as the point of contact for LOA-related questions.
Work closely with the HR team to develop and implement various HR programs and initiatives, including performance reviews, trainings, handbook review, benefits, surveys, employee events, and L&D Opportunities.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of team members and partner with the legal department as needed/required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 3+ years of relevant HR experience required.
Must have proven experience working within the pharma/biotech industry with a strong preference for candidates who have supported field sales teams.
Prior HRBP experience in the biotech/pharma/life science industries with a strong preference for candidates who supported field sales teams.
Must be able to work on site Monday, Tuesday & Thursday.

Skills

Strong understanding of multiple HR disciplines such as performance management, compensation, headcount planning, career development, benefits and leave administration, etc.
General knowledge of relevant employment law, personnel policies & procedures best practice.
Strong communication skills with the ability to interact and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
Extremely organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and curious.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Excellent time management and organizational skills with a strong sense of urgency.
Ability to work through organizational growth and supporting teams through change.
Experience implementing new HR systems preferred but not required.

Location

New York City

Work Type

On-site (at least three days per week)

Experience Level

3+ years of relevant HR experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$95,000 - $135,000

Benefits

Annual bonus
Significant equity
Generous benefits package

About the Company

Axsome Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company leading a new era in the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) conditions.
We deliver scientific breakthroughs by identifying critical gaps in care and develop differentiated products with a focus on novel mechanisms of action that enable meaningful advancements in patient outcomes.
Our industry-leading neuroscience portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for major depressive disorder, agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease, excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea, and migraine, as well as multiple novel product candidates addressing a broad range of serious neurological and psychiatric conditions that impact over 150 million people in the United States.
Together, we are on a mission to solve some of the brain’s biggest problems so patients and their loved ones can flourish.
For more information, please visit us at www.axsome.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Equal Opportunity

Axsome is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.
We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.