Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCUL) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the formulation, development, and commercialization of innovative therapies for diseases and conditions of the eye using its proprietary bioresorbable hydrogel-based formulation technology, ELUTYX™. Ocular Therapeutix has built a robust product pipeline of drug delivery solutions developed to reduce the complexity and burden of the current standard of care and position itself to become a leader in the ophthalmic space.

Outside of the ophthalmic realm and behind the doors of our headquarters in Bedford, MA, we strive to build a strong culture where employees can flourish and achieve their career goals. We encourage out of the box thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and creativity.

Responsibilities: 

• In partnership with HR Operations Lead, coordinate onboarding process for new employees, including preparation of onboarding materials, support the delivery of orientation sessions, and ensuring a smooth integration for employees into the company. 
• Send employment information and screenings to new hires and complete internal new hire documentation.
• Role will interface with candidates and business unit managers to schedule individual or panel interviews using Calenderly preferably within our ATS and prepare agendas for those involved with the process.  
• Effectively communicate candidate information to interview teams, including management and senior leadership.
• Assist in administrative aspects of the employee offboarding process, such as preparing paperwork and saving to our employee management system (ADP), and sending exit packages to departing employees
• Support the processing of I-9 forms and other relevant employment documentation in compliance with federal and state regulations
• Input and maintain accurate employee information in the ADP HRIS system and other document management systems like Greenhouse, the company Applicant Tracking System
• Monitor HR email inbox, serving as the first response to employee inquiries that are generally leave or benefits related / and sending follow-ups when needed. 
• Support the execution of new employee engagement initiatives
• Maintain and update the Company Org Chart in Visio.  Related, and in partnership with Marketing, and IT, maintain company intranet people directory
• Ensure HR files are maintained and managed electronically and in hard copy according to retention requirements.  
• Ensure compliance with company policies, processes, and trainings. Create, prepare and help analyze HR reports, including headcount, turnover, PTO , and other miscellaneous reports using Excel and other software tools
• Partner with team to stay updated on federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations to ensure company compliance
• Assist in audits and reviews of HR compliance practices to ensure legal adherence
• Support on ad hoc projects when needed, and partner with payroll for leave pay, and AP/AR on invoicing to ensure vendors and external partners are paid timely
• Preparation of gifts for new hires, anniversaries, and new family members
• Management of the ordering, posting, and communication of our Labor Law postings in every office
• Performing background, debarment and criminal checks for new and existing employees
• Assist in the maintenance of our performance management system. Coordination of different meetings, HR projects, and companywide projects
• Provide daily administrative support to the CHRO, and assist the HR Team as needed.
•    Support invoice reconciliation by reviewing and approving HR-related invoices.
•    Contribute to the performance review process.
•    Help review, consolidate, and ensure proper postings of benefit documentation, including new benefit forms/packets and holiday calendars following open enrollment. 
•    Aid in tracking COBRA enrollments and payments.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a human resources capacity or executive management support role
• Some proficiency in HRIS systems; Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems, Employee management Systems, Conference Room Equipment and strong skills in Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.), PowerPoint and other MS Office applications a plus
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships across departments
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to handle multiple projects, both long and short term, simultaneously and be adaptable to change
• Independent, self-starter mindset, can "hit the ground running."
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to maintain confidential information is essential

Ocular Therapeutix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination. Ocular Therapeutix provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran. For information on how Ocular Therapeutix collects, stores, and utilizes candidate information please see our privacy policy found at https://www.ocutx.com/privacy-policy/.