People Coordinator

US People Coordinator 

Cycle Company: Cycle Pharmaceuticals Inc

Location: Detroit, (Hybrid, 3 days per week in our Detroit office with the option to work from home 2 days a week.)

Position Summary: This is a full-time position within our People Team.

The Opportunity

Join our People team and play a hands-on role in creating a standout experience for every employee we hire in the US.

As a People Coordinator, you’ll be right at the centre of our growing our US team, making sure our people operations and hiring process runs smoothly, accurately and with care. Partnering closely with our US People Advisor and UK-based Talent Acquisition Specialist, you’ll support with everything from offers and onboarding to day-to-day people processes, creating a seamless experience for employees and candidates alike.

This is a hands-on role for someone who loves getting things done, has high attention to detail and enjoys the fast pace of a scaling business. You’ll play a key role in keeping our people operations sharp and our hiring experience professional, efficient and human helping us grow the right way as we continue to build and grow our US team.

Our Company 

At Cycle, we believe that Every Single Patient Matters. This is at the heart of why we work and were looking for people to join our team who share our vision. We know that life-changing treatments need life-improving product support to match, because when you put the two together, great things can happen.

Our core focus areas include rare metabolic, immunological and neurological genetic conditions, where we improve existing drugs, repurpose them for new uses, and bring generics back to market. Using cutting-edge drug delivery technologies, we enhance the efficiency of treatments, offering patients greater freedom and choice.

Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, with a significant US presence, Cycle has scaled rapidly and was named one of the UK’s fastest-growing private companies by The Sunday Times (Sunday Times 100 2024 & Sunday Times 100 Tech 2025). If you want to know more about what we do then, why not check out our website and look at some of our patient stories: Patient Stories - Cycle Pharma

What you will be doing:

People Operations and Employee Experience

Working in close partnership with the US People Advisor, you’ll support the delivery of all core people processes across the employee lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, consistency and a positive employee experience. Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating seamless onboarding experiences, ensuring all pre-employment checks, documentation, systems access and inductions are completed on time.


• Maintaining high-quality employee data across HR systems and PEO platforms, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and compliance.


• Supporting with payroll and benefits administration by preparing accurate data and liaising with the PEO provider as required.


• Acting as a first point of contact for routine employee queries, escalating appropriately to the US People Advisor.


• Supporting compliance with US employment practices, internal policies and record-keeping requirements.


• Assisting with people reporting, audits and documentation to support governance and decision-making.


• Provide general HR administration support to the People Advisor.


• Drafting and issuing employment contracts, offer letters and change documentation.


• Managing HR inboxes and tracking queries to resolution.


• Supporting HR projects and process improvements as required.

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Support

Provide essential operational support to the Talent Acquisition Specialist, helping ensure a smooth, professional and timely hiring process for candidates and hiring managers. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting with initial CV screening against role requirements.


• Scheduling phone, video and in person interviews and coordinating diaries with multiple stakeholders. 


• Act as a point of contact to candidates throughout the interview process, ensuring they receive a professional and positive interview experience.


• Supporting stakeholders and hiring managers with interview plans, capturing feedback and preparing next steps.


• Maintain accurate candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and track candidates through each stage of the hiring process.

Skills and experience that will help you to succeed in this position:

• Previous experience in a HR coordination or HR administration role.


• Experience supporting recruitment and end-to-end hiring processes.


• Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail.


• Confidence managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Experience working with HR and recruitment systems and managing employee data.


• Comfortable working closely with multiple stakeholders, including hiring managers and candidates.

Desirable skills that would support your application: 

• Exposure to US employment practices and compliance requirements.


• Prior experience using Greenhouse (ATS) and Tri-Net (HR) would be desirable.

What can we offer to you

We have an agile working policy which allows employees the flexibility to manage their appointments, start and finish times around our core working hours and the business need and deliverables. In addition to being part of a great team and doing things that will make a real difference to patients’ lives, you will enjoy all the benefits that brings:

• Competitive salary based on experience


• A collaborative high performing work environment


• Performance based bonus


• Opportunity to join a fast growing and ambitious business


• 100% employer paid membership for Private Health Insurance


• Life Insurance


• 401k plan

Diversity and Inclusion statement:

At Cycle Pharmaceuticals, we are committed to creating  an inclusive, respectful, positive and diverse workplace.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and embrace diversity, and we are working to build a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.

We value your unique contributions and encourage you to join us in shaping a more inclusive future. If you require any reasonable adjustments - whether during the application process or in the workplace - we will be happy to support your needs. At Cycle, equality, inclusion, and respect are at the core of everything we do. We fully comply with all applicable employment laws, including those related to non-discrimination, work authorization, and employment eligibility verification.