HR Operations Specialist

Posted 2026-05-06
Remote, USA Full-time Immediate Start

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company focused on developing advanced cell therapies for life-threatening diseases. They are seeking an HR Operations Specialist to optimize HR processes, maintain accurate employee records, and enhance the overall employee experience through exceptional service and compliance efforts.


Responsibilities

  • Support the management and optimization of HR processes to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  • Maintain accurate, current employee records and uphold data integrity within the HRIS system
  • Manage onboarding new employees, including facilitating orientation sessions and overseeing the I-9 Verification process
  • Administer the offboarding process, ensuring timely notification to relevant stakeholders and efficient completion of all required documentation
  • Manage and submit employee change requests, including manager changes, title updates, role changes ensuring accurate and timely processing
  • Provide timely guidance on HR policies, procedures and programs to support a positive employee experience
  • Partner with different HR teams to address organizational priorities and improve HR processes
  • Support day-to-day HR Operations across Workday and additional systems e.g. Workhuman, Talent Hub ensuring data accuracy, efficient processes and seamless user experience
  • Participate in systems testing including Workday as part of release and enhancement process
  • Prepare and review HR documentation, perform data audits and generate reports as required
  • Contribute to HR initiatives, process improvement efforts, and special projects
  • Support the distribution of company and HR communications and maintain the HR SharePoint site as needed

Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience required; experience in fast-paced HR operations, cross-functional teams, and multi-site support preferred
  • Proven ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive company and employee information
  • Proficient in navigating multiple systems/applications
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative with a focus on quality and efficiency
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels and deliver excellent customer service
  • Experience in fast-paced HR operations, cross-functional teams, and multi-site support

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one
  • Eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment
  • Paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Legal assistance
  • Supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
  • Voluntary commuter benefits
  • Family planning and care resources
  • Well-being initiatives
  • Peer-to-peer recognition programs

Company Overview

  • Legend Biotech is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes novel cell therapies for oncology. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Piscataway, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.legendbiotech.com.

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Legend Biotech has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 30 in 2025, 11 in 2024, 14 in 2023, 7 in 2022, 6 in 2021, 13 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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