Human Resource Generalist

About Absci

Absci is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing novel therapeutics using generative AI. Our Integrated Drug Creation™ platform combines cutting-edge AI models with a synthetic biology data engine, enabling the rapid design of innovative therapeutics that address challenging therapeutic targets.

Absci is a global company headquartered in Vancouver, WA, and maintains offices in New York City, Switzerland, and Serbia. Learn more at or follow us on LinkedIn (@absci), X (@Abscibio), and YouTube.

Human Resources Generalist

Hybrid, Vancouver, WA

Contract 5-6 Months

Part time: 30 hours/week

About the role:

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team on a contract basis. This role will be responsible for benefits and compensation administration and compliance, leave management, and HR program support across the entire company. You work with a sense of urgency and thrive in a dynamic team and high-performance culture. This role is the first point of contact for HR-related matters which requires solid collaboration skills, excellent communication, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion while maintaining data accuracy and confidentiality


Responsibilities:

• Support core HR programs and processes, ensuring a positive employee experience, strong stakeholder coordination, and accurate, timely system updates.
• Administer employee benefits programs (e.g., health, 401(k), FSA, wellness), including enrollments, changes, terminations, and open enrollment activities.
• Conduct compensation analysis using market data; develop insights, support pay recommendations, and contribute to merit and compensation planning cycles.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and HRIS data in compliance with applicable laws and company standards.
• Serve as a primary employee resource, responding to inquiries on policies, benefits, and HR programs in a timely, compliant, and customer-focused manner.
• Manage employee lifecycle transactions (hires, changes, terminations) in partnership with Payroll, IT, and other stakeholders.
• Administer leave of absence programs (FMLA, ADA, state and company leaves), including case management, documentation, and communication.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., wage & hour, ADA, FMLA, EEO) and maintain required reporting and documentation.
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, compliance tracking, and reporting (e.g., EEO, affirmative action).
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HR programs, processes, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Promote a positive, inclusive work environment and employee well-being.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of related HR experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree
• Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with proficiency
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS, and ATS systems (Rippling, Ashby are preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Experience with benefits administration and leave management processes

How We Thrive Together: Absci's Core Values

• We Believe in the Impossible:
• We are one team with one finish line:
• We embrace our differences:
• We deliver Results :
• We do the right thing:
• Innovate because lives depend on it .

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly rate for this position is $45.65 - $55.00/hour. The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary range for this job at the time of posting. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

This position is a contractor role and will be employed through a third-party staffing vendor. The selected candidate will not be a direct employee of Absci, but will perform their duties onsite/remotely at Absci as assigned.

As an employee of the third-party staffing vendor, benefits (including but not limited to health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans) will be provided and administered by the staffing vendor according to their policies and eligibility requirements. Absci's employee benefits do not apply to this position.

Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. Absci is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should request the recruiter or hiring manager or contact View email address on click.appcast.io.