Company Description
Zymeworks is a publicly listed (NASDAQ:ZYME) R&D and clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of next-generation, bispecific and multifunctional biotherapeutics, initially focused on the treatment of cancer. Zymeworks' suite of complementary therapeutic platforms and its fully-integrated drug development engine provide the flexibility and compatibility to precisely engineer and develop highly-differentiated product candidates. We are  a global company headquartered in Vancouver, BC, with operations in Bellevue, WA, Dublin, Ireland, Singapore and Redwood City, CA. 

Why Work With Us

Nothing is more critical to our success than the quality of our team. The work we do is meaningful and impactful - we care about each other as well as the patients we serve. We offer challenging career opportunities, competitive benefits and an environment that recognizes and rewards performance.

This role will be located in Vancouver, BC and is hybrid with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite.

How You'll Contribute

• Assists with full-cycle recruitment, including coordinating a high volume of phone, zoom and on-site candidate interviews.
• Fully manages co-op recruitment (including job postings, coordination with co-op offices and candidates, interview scheduling, on-boarding and funding applications).
• Ensures an exceptional candidate experience end-to-end with timely, personable communication throughout the process.
• Maintains all open job postings on websites utilizing in-house and external sources.
• Provides support, as needed, for career fairs and recruitment events.
• Manages contracts and coordination with external recruitment agencies. 
• Follows standard operating procedures to ensure accurate information is entered and maintained in the company’s HRIS and other systems.
• Provides administrative support to the Talent Acquisition and HR team (including scheduling, crafting Employment Agreements, contract management, submitting PR/POs, processing background checks, employment verifications, etc.).
• Coordinates new hire on-boarding, including providing back-up support facilitating HR Onboarding. 
• Manages contractor intake and off-boarding processes. 
• Assists with initiatives and projects as needed.
• Provides back-up to the other team members as needed.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 0-2 years of experience in Recruitment or Human Resources required. 
• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field is an asset.
• Experience working with HRIS and/or ATS is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, managers, and external parties.
• Strong organizational skills and a high attention to detail. Equally comfortable following established processes and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Able to prioritize work independently and shift focus quickly as business needs change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Experience with calendar management is an asset.
• Proficiency in Excel.

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, which includes competitive salaries, generous benefits, an outstanding work environment, and excellent opportunities for professional growth. We regularly benchmark our compensation against leading biotechnology companies in our geographies. 

The base salary range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the location for which the job is posted and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by a variety of factors and the salary offered may vary depending on the successful candidate’s location and qualifications (including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, education, training, skills, and experience).

Our total rewards package that includes: 

• Industry leading vacation and paid time off
• Exceptional medical, dental and vision benefits by country
• Zymelife health and wellness benefits
• Matching RRSP / 401K / Pension program
• Employee Share Purchase Program
• Employee Equity Program
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability.

NOTE TO AGENCIES:  Zymeworks values our relationships with our recruiting partners.  We only accept resumes from those partners who have been contracted with us. Zymeworks is not responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited or are received without contract.