Human Resources Business Partner (Commercial Field Sales)

<p class="x_MsoNormal">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 <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DQQIa-gYpjh8WDA8s-h_cxtiLRzsSWm9ZOooeS2xh8kY8-FumfaVAL8G_hC6J6y6LuXKTBTKoXqd1vp9_5M907w%3D%3D&data=05%7C02%7Cmsiegel%40axsome.com%7Cce46a392b4314bf2fc5408deb4f815db%7Cb3096ec47bba4e2f9c92818dea8094e1%7C0%7C0%7C639147174775627723%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=8Fo48ALyrnssdYy4%2BVbWKAQhTeCEGc5cmyBSzP8vp8g%3D&reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0"><strong>www.axsome.com</strong></a> and follow us on <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_1y-uBUKIw3KWJ6Y-geQ15plDCyHIG7Py7UrynaLe_a3Ox38W8ZNivhkg6dSO_EWMIT6bNTFwzm046vzW_oTZatsU1_U7o9NHovDE-a03JE%3D&data=05%7C02%7Cmsiegel%40axsome.com%7Cce46a392b4314bf2fc5408deb4f815db%7Cb3096ec47bba4e2f9c92818dea8094e1%7C0%7C0%7C639147174775644537%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=4C2f%2Fj%2BvpOw9U7NfjfsMaC6RQENZqhH2iOoNOtHcW68%3D&reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a> and <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DF1-pkxXL1lZ12X8uiqEChktKQU5vuDQzzM1QTwq95wNWfa9_p27EwyIBpUngNstn&data=05%7C02%7Cmsiegel%40axsome.com%7Cce46a392b4314bf2fc5408deb4f815db%7Cb3096ec47bba4e2f9c92818dea8094e1%7C0%7C0%7C639147174775653954%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=VPVZS1hwi%2FXOzbysmv49npTB%2BP04UT7KlZTCMAO1Dqc%3D&reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2"><strong>X</strong></a>.</p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About This Role</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">Axsome Therapeutics is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to support our growing commercial field sales teams and leaders throughout various stages of the employee lifecycle. This role will play a crucial role in aligning HR strategies with business objectives, fostering employee development, providing guidance and coaching to managers and enhancing employee development and engagement. This position will serve as a strategic partner and help to implement HR programs, policies and processes consistently and fairly.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><em><span data-contrast="auto">This role is based at Axsome’s HQ in New York City with an on-site requirement of at least three days per week. We are unable to consider candidates who are looking for fully remote roles.</span></em><em><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></em><em><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></em><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Job Responsibilities and Duties</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> include, but are not limited to, the following:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Act as a strategic partner for commercial field sales managers and team members, providing daily guidance and coaching on HR-related topics and issues </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Facilitate and driv</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">e current HR processes within recruitment, onboarding, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">offboarding, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">performance management, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">policy and procedure development, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">employee engagement</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">career </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">development</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">, etc. while continuously looking for ways to improve</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> and optimize</span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">the employee</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> experience </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Conduct meetings with assigned departments</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">/managers</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> to understand needs, concerns and feedback within</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> individual</span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">team</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">s</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation to ensure consistent application of company policies </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">managers</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">, etc.</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">)</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Manage and resolv</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">e </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">complex employee relations issues. Conduc</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">t</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> effective, thorough and objective investigations</span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">as</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> needed.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Administer Leave of Absence requests and serve as point of contact for LOA related questions </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">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 </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">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</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Requirements / Qualifications</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Noto Sans Symbols" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Noto Sans Symbols","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s degree and at least 3+ years of relevant HR experience required</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Noto Sans Symbols" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Noto Sans Symbols","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Must have proven experience working within the pharma/biotech industry with a strong preference for candidates who have supported field sales teams</span></li> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Noto Sans Symbols" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Noto Sans Symbols","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong understanding of multiple HR disciplines such as performance management, compensation, headcount planning, career development, benefits and leave administration, etc. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Noto Sans Symbols" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Noto Sans Symbols","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":259}">Prior HRBP experience <span data-contrast="auto">in the biotech/pharma/life science industries with a strong preference for candidates who supported field sales teams </span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Noto Sans Symbols" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Noto Sans Symbols","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Must be able to work on site Monday, Tuesday & Thursday</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">E</span><span data-contrast="auto">xperience, Knowledge and Skills</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":0}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Noto Sans Symbols" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Noto Sans Symbols","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">General knowledge of relevant employment law, personnel policies & procedures best practice</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Noto Sans Symbols" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Noto Sans Symbols","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong communication skills with the ability to interact and build relationships at all levels of the organization </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Noto Sans Symbols" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Noto Sans Symbols","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Extremely organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and curious </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Noto Sans Symbols" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Noto Sans Symbols","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":257}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Noto Sans Symbols" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Noto Sans Symbols","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Excellent time management and organizational skills</span> <span data-contrast="none">with a strong sense of urgency</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Noto Sans Symbols" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Noto Sans Symbols","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to work through organizational growth and supporting teams through change</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":257}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Noto Sans Symbols" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Noto Sans Symbols","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience implementing new HR systems preferred but not required</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":257}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Salary and Benefits</strong></p> <p>The anticipated salary range for this role is $95,000 - $135,000. We encourage candidates of all levels to apply as there may be flexibility on final job title and responsibilities. The salary offer will be based on a variety of factors, including experience, qualifications, internal equity and location. Axsome offers a competitive employment package that includes an annual bonus, significant equity and a generous benefits package.</p> <p><em><span class="TextRun SCXW121232697 BCX8" lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW121232697 BCX8">Axsome</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW121232697 BCX8"> is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW121232697 BCX8">solicit</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW121232697 BCX8"> 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.</span></span></em><span class="EOP SCXW121232697 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"134233118":true,"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p> <p><em>Axsome Therapeutics does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or third-party recruitment agencies and will not pay placement fees for unsolicited candidates that are sent to hiring managers, the HR team or other Axsome team members. Only approved vendors who have been explicitly asked to support a specific search will receive access to our Applicant Tracking System to submit candidates for consideration.</em></p> <p> </p>