HR / Front Desk Coordinator

Human Resources / Front Desk Coordinator

Syros is redefining the power of small molecules to control the expression of genes. Based on its unique ability to elucidate regulatory regions of the genome, Syros aims to develop medicines that provide a profound benefit for patients with diseases that have eluded other genomics-based approaches. Syros is advancing a robust clinical-stage pipeline, including: tamibarotene, a first-in-class oral selective RARα agonist in RARA-positive patients with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia; SY-2101, a novel oral form of arsenic trioxide in patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia; and SY-5609, a highly selective and potent oral CDK7 inhibitor in patients with select solid tumors and blood cancers. Syros also has multiple preclinical and discovery programs in oncology and monogenic diseases. For more information, visit www.syros.com and follow us on Twitter (@SyrosPharma) and LinkedIn.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Human Resources, Syros Pharmaceuticals is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, and resourceful Human Resources /Front Desk Coordinator to join our team! This is a great opportunity to get exposure to the many pillars of Human Resources at a fast-paced biotechnology company.

Front Desk

• Serve as the first point of contact for all visitors and employees and act as the go-to person to address questions or redirect as necessary
• Order and stock inventory for the kitchen, office supplies and other special requests
• Support evolving post-pandemic workplace activities and policies

HR Coordination

• Support high touch recruiting efforts through coordination of all aspects of the recruiting lifecycle
  • Interview coordination and scheduling
  • Thoughtful engagement with a diverse range of candidates
  • Internal communications with all levels of the organization

• Help coordinate the summer internship program and contribute to a positive experience for interns and managers
• Play a key role in creating a warm welcome for our new hires by supporting a successful onboarding experience
  • Work with hiring managers to understand new hire set up in advance of start dates
  • Coordinate with IT, Facilities, and other departments to define network access, desk assignments, and equipment needs
  • Schedule new hire onboarding meetings
  • Prepare equipment (i.e. laptop, keyboard, mouse, etc.) for delivery to new hires or set up desk space
  • Communicate onboarding plan and what to expect to new hires
  • Act as the point person for questions new hires may have
• Contribute to learning & development initiatives by coordinating Syros mentor program, lunch and learns, and other ad hoc training programs
• Partner with HR team to develop and execute employee engagement activities including but not limited to fundraising events, wellness initiatives and other social activities. Support opportunities to increase connection for employees in a hybrid/remote environment

• Assist with coordination, set-up and breakdown of company meetings and all hands gatherings
• Develop and manage vendor relationships with wellness and food providers

• Work with HR team members to support development and execution of other initiatives related to employee engagement, benefits, learning and development and teambuilding

Success Factors

• Confident and self-motivated
• Sense of urgency and commitment to delivering quality work
• Curiosity and desire to learn

• Strong attention to detail and keen troubleshooting skills

• Willingness to work collaboratively to execute on projects
• Resourceful, creative, enthusiastic, and results-oriented
• Customer focused mindset
• Ability to juggle multiple competing priorities as they arise
• Acts with integrity and respect at all times

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in an office environment
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Computer savvy with essential MS Office skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence

Finally, the candidate will need to embrace our values:

As one team, strengthened by our diversity, we:

• Value each day of patients’ lives
• Operate with integrity and respect
• Inspire excellence in all
• Communicate transparently
• Embrace big challenges

EEO Statement.

Syros Pharmaceuticals Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Syros recruiting is conducted in a fair and non-discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Raise Diversity. Elevate Equity. Amplify Inclusion.

The Syros Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee invites you to envision your next role in a community where each and every one is empowered to be their best authentic self. Operating with compassion, humility, advocacy, kindness, respect, and awareness, the DEI committee meets regularly to uphold our commitment to an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We believe the unique talents, backgrounds and perspectives of each Syrosian strengthens our coordinated expression, making our company stronger and helping us to achieve our mission of developing medicines to transform patients’ lives.

We are not currently seeking third party assistance with this position.