Coordinator, People Operations (Hiring Immediately) in London

Company introduction: Compass Pathways plc (Nasdaq: CMPS) is a biotechnology company dedicated to accelerating patient access to evidence-based innovation in mental health. The Company is headquartered in London, UK, with offices in New York City in the US. We focus on developing novel treatments that have the potential to improve the lives of those who are suffering with mental health conditions and who are not helped by current treatments.

We are pioneering a new paradigm for treating mental health conditions focused on rapid and durable responses through the development of our investigational COMP360 synthetic psilocybin treatment, potentially a first in class treatment. COMP360 has Breakthrough Therapy designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and has received Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP) designation in the UK for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) due to the pressing unmet need in this area. We are currently in phase 3 for TRD, have completed phase 2 studies for both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anorexia nervosa and are planning a further late-stage study in PTSD. We envision a world where mental health means not just the absence of illness but the ability to thrive.

Job overview: The Coordinator, People Operations is responsible for end-to-end administration of the employee lifecycle, ensuring accurate HR data management, compliant onboarding and offboarding processes, and timely employee documentation for the UK and US. The role supports HR systems, employee records, leave administration, policy documentation while partnering with internal teams (IT, Payroll, Quality and Finance) and external vendors. This position is heavily systems-focused and plays a key role in maintaining audit ready, compliant people data and documentation – especially important in structured regulated environments. This role will also provide administrative and logistical support to the Compass People Team.

Location: Hybrid in our Soho London office. Reports to: Sr. Director, People Operations.

Roles and responsibilities (Include but are not limited to):

• Operate HR policies and procedures
• HRIS data entry and maintain employee records
• Seamless onboarding and offboarding of employees
• End of year performance cycles (software system management, first line support to wider team, extensive collaboration with department administrators)
• Coordinate background checks, Right to Work/I-9 documentation and Day 1 compliance checks
• Draft HR letters including references, probation, employment confirmations and lifecycle communications
• Work closely with payroll to manage time off and leaves of absence/disability
• Draft employment contracts
• Assist with talent acquisition scheduling when needed
• Ad hoc People projects or assignments

Candidate Profile:

• Experience in HR Administration/People Operations
• Strong aptitude for systems and technology – HRIS experience a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
• Comfortable managing confidential information
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple workflows
• A natural collaborator who works effectively across the organization, with a strong commitment to the employee experience, data accuracy and operations excellence

Benefits & Compensation: For an overview of our benefits package and compensation information, please visit Working at Compass.

Equal opportunities: Reasonable accommodation. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone’s wellbeing matters. If you need reasonable accommodation during the interview process to be at your best, please let our recruiting team know.

UK applicants: We are proud of our commitment to diversity and equality (pursuant to the Equality Act 2010). We do not discriminate based upon race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age or disability.

US applicants: Compass Pathways is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military service, genetic information, familial or marital status, or any other status, category, or characteristic protected by applicable law.

Sponsorship: Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor employment visas and can only accept applications if you have employment rights in the country to which you are applying.

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