Summer Intern - Human Resources

At Harmony Biosciences, we specialize in developing and delivering treatments for rare neurological diseases that others often overlook. We believe that where empathy and innovation meet, a better life can begin for people living with neurological diseases. Our team of experts from a wide variety of disciplines and experiences is driven by our shared conviction that innovative science translates into therapeutic possibilities for patients, who are at the heart of everything we do.

Harmony Biosciences culture is defined by our core values - keeping patients at the heart of all we do, acting with integrity and ethics, working with a one-team attitude, leading with the science as we identify clinical possibilities, and delivering excellence.

This summer internship at Harmony offers a unique perspective into a rare-disease focused biotech company. Our internship program will provide you the opportunity to work on real-world projects, as well as network with people at Harmony through various events and activities.

Summary of Internship:

This position will work on the Human Resources (HR) team at Harmony. Human Resources' purpose is to ensure that Harmony has the capabilities required to deliver on our business plan and instill investor confidence by strengthening and sustaining our talent base and corporate culture, where patients are at the heart of all we do. Key areas of focus for HR include:

• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership and Employee Development
• Employee Relations
• Performance Management
• Compensation and Benefits
• Organizational Development
• Strategic Workforce Planning
• Talent Review and Succession Planning
• HR Compliance

This internship will work on one or more projects in the areas of:

• HR Operations - e.g., job descriptions and other document management, on-boarding;
• Employee Engagement - e.g., survey analysis, design of new hire follow-up and stay interviews;
• HR Communications - e.g., HR Newsletter and HR Intranet Page;
• Talent Acquisition - e.g., candidate experience, employee testimonials; and
• Benefits Operations - e.g., Wellness Program initiatives and enhancements.

There may also be other projects and initiatives within the team that may require support.

Requirements:

• Minimum age for all candidates is at least 18 years or older
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university as a rising sophomore, junior or senior; majors in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or Social Sciences preferred.
• Must be proficient in use of MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Teams
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including flexibility, collaboration and inclusion skills, and ability to work in a team environment
• Candidates must have strong written and verbal communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision.
• Manual dexterity required to use computers, tablets, and cell phone.
• Continuous sitting for prolonged periods.