Role summarythe hr coordinator serves as the central point of contact for the employee lifecycle, supporting recruitment coordination, onboarding, record maintenance, and compliance efforts in a fast-growing biotech environment. By ensuring accurate documentation, seamless coordination of hr processes, and responsive support to employees and managers, this role strengthens people operations and fosters a positive, inclusive workplace culture to enable mission-driven growth as the company advances its pipeline.responsibilitiesserve as the primary point of contact for routine hr inquiries, including holiday calendars, employment verification requests, org charts, policy guidance, benefits navigation, and general hr process supportcoordinate interview scheduling, candidate communications, reference checks, background checks, and pre-employment requirements in collaboration with recruiters and hiring managersassist with new hire onboarding and orientation activities, ensuring timely and accurate completion of documentation (e.g., i-9, e-verify, compliance forms, offer letters, and system setups)maintain and audit employee personnel files (digital and physical) to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, completeness, and compliance with company policies and regulationssupport hris updates, payroll-related inputs (e.g., pto tracking, corrections, bonus spreadsheets), and processing of employee status changes (e.g., promotions, transfers, terminations)prepare hr documents, employee communications, reports, meeting materials, tracking logs, and other administrative support as neededassist with benefits administration tasks, including open enrollment preparation, form tracking, and addressing routine employee benefit questionssupport performance review and training cycles by tracking deadlines, preparing materials, coordinating sessions, and maintaining related recordshelp maintain compliance with employment regulations, including labor law postings, mandatory training records, eeo data collection/reporting, and policy updates (with emphasis on california-specific requirements)coordinate hr meetings, employee events, culture-building initiatives, and company-wide communications to enhance engagement and moraleperform other hr duties and special projects as assigned from time to timequalificationsrequired: 1–3 years of hr support experience (e.g., hr coordinator, hr assistant, or similar role) in a professional environment; biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry experience a pluspreferred: bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related fieldrequired: strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced settingrequired: excellent verbal and written communication skills with a customer-service oriented mindset and professionalism in all interactionsrequired: high level of integrity with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretionpreferred: familiarity with hris (e.g., adp, workday) and ats systemspreferred: basic knowledge of employment regulations and best practices; experience with california hr compliance (e.g., wage/hour laws, paid sick leave)required: proficiency with microsoft office suite (word, excel, powerpoint, outlook) for document preparation, data tracking, and reportingrequired: ability to handle occasional extended hours depending on departmental needs (e.g., during peak hiring, open enrollment, or events)additional requirementsprimarily office-based with tasks involving hr documentation, system updates, employee interactions, and coordination activitiesrequires prolonged periods of computer use for data entry, document preparation, email communication, and hr system managementmay involve occasional lifting of office materials up to 15 poundsability to navigate standard office environments and participate in occasional employee events or meetings
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