People Operations Specialist Contract

Talent Acquisition (60%) Schedule candidate seminars and interviews; create interview agendas and host on‑site interviews as required Coordinate travel, meals, and candidate expenses Create and monitor onboarding and offboarding checklists for completion Schedule new hire orientations and new hire company presentations Schedule 30 and 60 new hire check‑ins Document, improve, and maintain scalable processes across the People function (e.g., standard new hire Day 1 agendas, new hire kits, etc.) Assist with summer intern program Rewards & Operations (20%) Maintain accurate HR records (i.e., onboard, offboard, employee changes) in a timely fashion across multiple platforms (ADP WFN, Mineral, LinkedIn Learning, Jobvite, SmartRecruiters, Calm, etc.) and maintain employee personnel files Maintain internal HR SharePoint site including content such as hot jobs, benefits education and forms, training curriculum tools; ensure user‑friendly content organization and accessibility Support annual Open Enrollment activities, including implementations/changes and employee communications Distribute HRIS reports Prepare off‑boarding documents and process terminations in relevant systems Employee Engagement (20%) Contribute to development and launch of employee engagement surveys; support results analysis and post‑survey action planning Coordinate bi‑monthly employee shares Update and edit the monthly All Employee Meeting slides Create monthly anniversary certificates for distribution Support employee recognition programs Coordinate Learning and Development initiatives Help coordinate and plan Company-wide and site‑wide events Contribute and participate in Culture Club events Gather content, draft, and publish Company‑wide bi‑weekly Friday Mail newsletter Coordinate the People Team’s social media campaigns including our monthly company social media content pushed out to LinkedIn, X, and other sites Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or other related field or equivalent work experience is desired. PHR or SHRM‑CP is preferred. Minimum 2 years of related HR experience, preferably in a dynamic Life Sciences environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, well‑organized, detail oriented, service orientation, good follow‑through. Ability to maintain confidential information. Familiarity with HR systems and databases as well as the ability to learn new systems quickly. Prior experience with ADP WFN and applicant tracking systems is desired. Systems implementation experience a plus. Understanding of HR best practices and knowledge of US and California employment laws and regulations is desired. Prior experience supporting a multi‑state employee population a plus. Strong Microsoft office skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Additional Information The anticipated hourly pay range for candidates based in San Diego is between $40-$45/Hour. The final pay rate offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the title, type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. ORIC Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. ORIC does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr