Jobs Companies Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Specialist, People Operations

About this Specialist, People Operations role at Tarsus Pharmaceuticals

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals · Hybrid · Irvine, California, United States

About the Role

Reporting to the Director, People Systems & Operations, this role supports the employee lifecycle across four core areas: onboarding and offboarding, HCM administration, benefits support, and employee relations. The ideal candidate will coordinate seamless transitions for new hires and departing employees, maintain data accuracy within the HR information system, assist with benefits enrollment and inquiries, and serve as a first point of contact for day-to-day employee questions.

Let’s talk about some of the key responsibilities of the role:

Employee Support & Experience

  • Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions across support channels, including the HR mailbox, ensuring timely and professional resolution
  • Manage employee inquiries through shared service channels, identifying recurring issues and opportunities for process improvement
  • Administer employee programs, including recognition and anniversary programs
  • Lead new hire orientation sessions, providing an engaging introduction to the company, policies, benefits, and key resources

 Onboarding & Offboarding

  • Manage all aspects of the onboarding and offboarding process, partnering with HRBPs, IT, and other departments to deliver a consistent experience implementing process improvements where needed
  • Monitor the background check process, following up with candidates or escalating to HRBPs as needed

HCM & Data Administration

  • Oversee employee lifecycle transactions in the HCM, including job and personal data changes from onboarding through offboarding
  • Coordinate payroll-related changes and partner with Payroll to ensure accurate and timely processing
  • Partner with the Benefits team on status changes that impact benefits eligibility and administration
  • Prepare employee letters, forms, and other People Operations documentation in alignment with internal policies

Compliance & Records Management

  • Maintain accurate employee and HR records in compliance with relevant laws and regulations
  • Support audit readiness by tracking required notices, forms, and compliance-related reporting

Process Improvement & Operations

  • Create and maintain process documentation and support the streamlining of operational workflows
  • Identify opportunities to simplify and automate People Operations processes to improve efficiency and employee experience
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by documenting current-state processes, identifying gaps, and helping implement scalable solutions
  • Assist with ad hoc projects, including compliance training and related organizational initiatives
  • Establish and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with HR partners and key stakeholders

Factors for Success:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or other related discipline or equivalent knowledge and experience required
  • 3-5+ years of experience in HR supporting HR Operations and/or HR Shared Services preferred
  • Knowledge of legal and employment compliance matters as they relate to internal audit and controls, employee-related policies, and procedures preferred
  • Demonstrated proficiency with ADP Workforce Now is highly preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in handling employee data, documentation, and transactions
  • High degree of discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential and sensitive employee information.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation of scalable solutions
  • Excellent project management and time management skills with an ability to efficiently manage multiple programs, projects, and tasks; highly organized with a systematic approach to accomplishing project deliverables and measuring success tied to business results and employee experience
  • Strong problem-solving experience and capabilities, with a sense of urgency and prioritization in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong customer service focus
  • Demonstrated presentation, verbal, and written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to manage complex issues to resolution through successful collaboration and timing/decision-making

Leadership Competencies

  • Decision Making – Exercises sound judgment, uses data and stakeholder input to make timely decisions, and owns outcomes while appropriately escalating complex or sensitive matters.
  • Collaboration and Teamwork –Builds strong partnerships across teams, fostering trust, open communication and shared ownership of a seamless employee experience.
  • Outcome Driven – Takes ownership for high-quality, accurate work, persisting through obstacles to meet commitments and   deliver results aligned with organizational priorities.

A Few Other Details Worth Mentioning:

  • The position will be based in our beautiful Irvine office, complete with onsite gym, pool, snacks, drinks, and occasional catered meals. We offer a hybrid work environment.
  • We are passionate about our culture! Our Tarsans live our values of commitment to patients, empowerment to champion innovation, and teamwork to amplify impact!
  • This position reports directly to our Director, People Systems & Operations

At Tarsus, we understand the importance of attracting and retaining top talent. The expected base pay range for this position is $97,500 - $136,500 plus bonus, stock equity, and comprehensive benefits. The base pay range reflects the target range for this position, but individual pay will be determined by additional factors such as job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training. Our benefits include health, dental and vision insurance benefits to ensure your well-being. We believe in work-life balance and offer generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days. For more details regarding Tarsus benefits, please visit: https://eb.alliant.com/26tarsusbenefitssnapshot.

#LI-Hybrid

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Ready to apply to Tarsus Pharmaceuticals?
Apply to Tarsus Pharmaceuticals

About Tarsus Pharmaceuticals

At Tarsus, we are looking for inspired individuals who are motivated to grow professionally, while building a best-in-class pharmaceutical company with a differentiated approach. Join us in advancing our mission to focus on unmet needs and apply proven science and new technology to revolutionize treatment for patients.

 

Who is Tarsus? We are a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutic candidates designed to address diseases with high unmet need across therapeutic categories, including eye care and infectious diseases.

 

We are advancing our pipeline to address several diseases with high unmet need across a range of therapeutic categories, including eye care and infectious disease prevention. XDEMVY® (lotilaner ophthalmic solution) 0.25% is FDA-approved in the United States for the treatment of Demodex blepharitis. In addition, we are developing TP-04 for the potential treatment of ocular rosacea and TP-05, an oral tablet for the prevention of Lyme disease. TP-05 is currently being studied in a Phase 2a clinical trial and TP-04 is scheduled to begin a Phase 2 clinical trial in 2025 to evaluate safety, tolerability and proof of activity.

 

If you are looking for an opportunity to work alongside a diverse team with deep expertise, have a curious and driven mindset and a passion for helping patients, then join our Tarsus community and help build our unique culture!

See all jobs at Tarsus Pharmaceuticals →

Similar jobs

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
Associate Director, Enterprise Applications - Digital & Marketing Systems
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
⚡ Apply early Irvine, California, United Sta... Hybrid $165,000–$231,000
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1w ago
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
Associate Director, Medical Strategy & Education
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
⚡ Apply early Irvine, California, United Sta... Onsite $165,000–$231,000
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1w ago
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
Territory Leader - Forth Worth
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
⚡ Apply early Fort Worth, Texas, United Stat... Onsite
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1w ago
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
Associate Director, Clinical Science
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
⚡ Apply early Irvine, California, United Sta... Onsite $165,000–$231,000
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 2w ago
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
Sr Director, Enterprise Data & Analytics
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
⚡ Apply early Irvine, California, United Sta... Onsite $255,000–$357,000
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 2w ago
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
Sr Director, Technical Operations
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
⚡ Apply early Irvine, California, United Sta... Onsite $255,000–$357,000
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 2w ago
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
Sr Director, Professional Relations
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
⚡ Apply early Irvine, California, United Sta... $255,000–$357,000
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 3w ago
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
Sr Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
⚡ Apply early Irvine, California, United Sta... $109,500–$153,300
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1mo ago
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
Territory Leader - Massachusetts Central
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
⚡ Apply early Framingham, Massachusetts, Uni...
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1mo ago

Sign up for suggestions tailored to the jobs you open and the searches you save.

Apply now
🤖

Whoa — hold up

JobsRadar was built for real people having a rough time in their job search — not for automated requests. You're clicking way too fast and you're now temporarily blocked.

Come back later. If you're genuinely job hunting, we've got your back — just act like a human.

Catch your next role the second it’s posted.

Create a free account and we’ll watch the boards for you — the instant a job matches your search, it lands in your inbox or Telegram. No digging, no refreshing.

Create free account

Free forever · takes 30 seconds · already have one?

Get an edge on your job hunt.

Join our Telegram channel for the stuff that helps you land the role — salary benchmarks, the weekly market pulse, and new-feature drops. No spam, just signal.

Join the channel — it's free