Human Resources Benefits & Operations Specialist II

For more than 25 years, Corcept has been singularly focused on the science of cortisol, a powerful hormone that when unregulated, can play a role in a broad range of diseases.

Our commercial portfolio includes treatments for hypercortisolism and oncology, and the company has discovered more than 1,000 proprietary selective cortisol modulators and glucocorticoid receptor antagonists. With advanced clinical trials in patients with hypercortisolism, solid tumors, ALS and liver disease, Corcept is unlocking the power of cortisol modulation to help address some of the most devastating diseases patients face today. 

Corcept is headquartered in Redwood City, California. To learn more, visit .

Responsibilities:  

• Proactively coordinate reporting, recordkeeping, and auditing between the Benefits Department and internal and external contacts (Finance, Payroll, and health and insurance carriers as appropriate)
• Administer new enrollments, terminations, and other changes for all benefits plans in the HRIS and vendor portals
• Support the Benefits Department with annual open enrollment, carrier renewals, monthly and semi-annually HSA processing, intranet content support, and other benefits-related projects
• Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, system navigation, and procedures
• Support all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including but not limited to onboarding, records management, job & compensation changes, and offboarding
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes for increased efficiency and improved employee experience
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies by maintaining up-to-date employee records
• Data entry, audit, and approve employee changes (hires, terminations, promotions, etc) in the HRIS

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies:  

• Excellent communication skills – ability to communicate effectively with all levels of stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with internal and external partners
• Operate with integrity and professionalism, managing confidential employee data
• Operate with attention to detail and excellent organizational skills, manage competing priorities, and deliver solutions according to deadlines
• Take initiative and ownership of responsibilities and resolve issues proactively with limited supervision

Preferred Education and Experience:  

• A Bachelor’s degree in an HR related field or equivalent
• Experience in a benefits or technology role supporting Human Resources in a global company
• 1-3 years of experience as an HRIS administrator, preferably Dayforce or an equivalent system such as Workday, UKG, or ADP, would be preferred

The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this headquarters-based position is $101,300 – $119,200; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on legitimate considerations, including geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education.

  Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

For information on how Corcept collects, uses, discloses, protects, and otherwise processes personal information and an explanation of the rights and choices available to you with respect to your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Notice link . 

Corcept appreciates the commitment and hard work of all our team members as we strive to discover and develop novel treatments for patients with serious unmet medical needs.

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Corcept is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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