HR Specialist, HR Business Partnering & L&D

About the position We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented HR Specialist to support and serve as the functional engine for our HR Business Partnering and Learning & Development function. In addition to the administrative support, this role plays a key part in supporting HRBPs across all global functions and teams. The HR Specialist will support the HR Business Partner Team in delivery of our talent review and succession planning processes, employee relations, learning & development program administration, engagement initiatives, and facilitates new hire orientation, ensuring positive employee experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys a growth orientated environment. This position operates in a hybrid environment and requires on-site presence three days per week to support in-person collaboration, orientation sessions, employee engagement activities, and partnership with leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as operational owner of talent data, driving accuracy and confidentiality in all succession planning and talent review activities
• Design and prepare executive-ready materials for talent reviews, calibration sessions, and high-level succession discussions
• Support performance management cycle administration, tracking completion, documentation, and follow-through
• Lead the end-to-end operational execution of KalVista Academy, partnering with the Senior Director, L&D to own program infrastructure-including LMS administration, global scheduling, enrollment strategy, and high-touch participant communications
• Support leadership development initiatives and onboarding programs to ensure seamless participant experience
• Maintain comprehensive development and training records ensuring our L&D activities remain aligned to succession and workforce planning strategies
• Maintain centralized and secured employee relations case documentation and tracking across functions
• Support global engagement survey administration, reporting, and analytics
• Drive engagement and culture committee initiatives, tracking action plans and follow-up progress to ensure organizational accountability
• Facilitate in-person US new hire orientation sessions to ensure consistent and professional onboarding experience
• Manage the end-to-end exit interview process, ensuring data confidentiality and completeness

Requirements

• High School diploma
• 2-5 years of progressive HR experience
• Experience owning the administration of complex people cycles (Talent Review, Succession Planning, or Performance)
• Experience with end-to-end administration of Learning & Development programs, including LMS management and vendor coordination
• Ability to work on-site three days per week

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in biotech, life sciences, or regulated environment preferred

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