Finance and HR Administrator

About Healx

There are 10,000 known rare diseases that affect 400 million people across the globe, and 95% of them have no approved treatment. We’re on a mission to change that. 

We are pioneering the next generation of drug discovery by applying frontier AI technology to accelerate the pace, increase the scale and improve the chance of success of rare disease treatment development in order to meet this huge unmet need and have unprecedented patient impact. 

Diversity and inclusion sits at the heart of our mission to help people with rare diseases, and we believe that attracting and empowering a diverse team is critical to achieving this goal. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and walks of life.

Below we have included the qualities that we feel are required for you to excel in this role; however we appreciate that people can apply transferable skills from all walks of life and experience. If you think you have what it takes, love our mission and resonate with our values but are worried you don't tick every box - we still want to hear from you and encourage you to apply!

Our Values:

- Care for Rare - Rare disease patients are at the heart of what we do 

- Grow as individuals - We are learners always seeking to enhance our expertise 

- Win as a team - We strive to remain inclusive and diverse and we celebrate successes and lessons together

- Innovate and deliver - Our mission requires rapid innovation and calculated risks that won’t compromise our high standards 

The Role

This new position within our support team focuses on providing exceptional operational and administrative support. We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented individual excited to contribute to the growth of Healx. As Finance and HR Administrator, you’ll make a meaningful impact by supporting key functions that drive Healx’s mission of accelerating drug discovery for rare diseases.

This is a hybrid role - you should be able to commute to the office 2-3 times a week, with flexibility on both sides. You’ll be based at our Cambridge HQ, just a short walk from Cambridge train station, and with the added convenience of free on-site parking.

The Team

You will work closely with both Finance and HR, as well as the wider operational team, streamlining administrative processes to ensure smooth operations and employee experience. The team collaborates across departments to effectively manage people and finances, providing solutions to meet the company’s fast-paced needs.

You'll be

• Reconciling accounts accurately and promptly, ensuring discrepancies are identified and resolved efficiently
• Managing accounts payable process, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments
• Responsible for managing payroll and benefits administration, ensuring accurate processing, compliance with regulations, and timely delivery of employee compensation and benefits
• Supporting the administrative side of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding and offboarding team members, maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records, assisting in the communication and enforcement of company policies
• Providing general office support, such as coordinating office supplies, managing correspondence, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
• Adaptable in providing administrative support across the operational teams, which could extend to supporting the IT, Legal or Marketing teams as needed

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience within finance and HR administration
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks
• A proactive mindset, with a strong desire to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement effective solutions
• An analytical approach and inquisitive mindset, capable of spotting inefficiencies and suggesting enhancements to processes
• Excellent communicator, able to engage others and build long term relationships
• Prior experience working within a start-up, scale-up or SME environment, demonstrating adaptability and an understanding of dynamic, fast-paced settings

It’s a bonus if you have:

• Prior experience in the biotech industry with a familiarity of its unique challenges and opportunities
• An AAT qualification

Technologies we use: Slack, GSuite, Google Meet, Confluence, Zoom, BambooHR, Xero, ApprovalMax, Dext, Culture Amp

What We Offer:

Financial - Competitive salary, share options, 7% employer pension contributions, life insurance of 4x base salary

Health and Wellbeing - Private medical insurance, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase additional days to support a healthy work-life balance, wellbeing support via Spill and our Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid Working - Flexible and remote working options, home office set-up allowance, periodic in-person team days for company-wide collaboration and celebration

Family Friendly - Enhanced family leave policies, miscarriage and fertility leave, flexible working practices

Personal Development and Growth - Personal learning and development budgets, regular personal development conversations and career support

Community Engagement and Support - One paid day off per year to volunteer for a cause aligned with our mission of supporting patients living with rare diseases; the opportunity to hear from and engage with patient groups and communities who offer us valuable insights into the experiences of those affected by rare diseases

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