Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc.

HR Manager

Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. • $135K — $165K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of progressive HR experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industries.
  • Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.
  • Hands-on experience in benefits administration and HR operations.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with a focus on detail and accuracy.
  • Strong communication skills for effective interactions at all organizational levels.
  • Ability to handle sensitive matters discreetly and professionally.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms, especially ADP Workforce Now.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain confidential employee records and HRIS data accurately.
  • Manage new hire onboarding and ensure a positive experience.
  • Administer employee benefits programs and provide support.
  • Act as the primary HR contact for employees to provide guidance on policies.
  • Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
  • Support HR audits and ensure adherence to company policies.
  • Conduct reviews and audits of HR processes for improvements.
  • Provide recruitment support including job postings and candidate interviews.
  • Support performance management and HR events.
  • Handle employee relations issues with professionalism.

Benefits

  • 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts available for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter benefits.
  • 401(k) Plan to support employee retirement savings.
  • Flexible vacation policy promoting work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive life insurance options including basic and voluntary coverage.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage for employee protection.
  • Company provided lunch and snacks to enhance workplace experience.
Full Job Description
HR Manager

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on HR Manager to support the day-to-day HR needs of our growing organization. This role will be responsible for a broad range of HR activities, including employee relations, benefits administration, HR operations, compliance, onboarding, performance management, and recruiting support.

This is an onsite position requiring 5 days per week in the office.

Responsibilities:
  • Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HRIS data, including processing and documenting new hires, promotions, transfers, compensation and job changes, and terminations.
  • Manage and coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation, ensuring a positive and consistent employee experience.
  • Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, employee communications, and ongoing benefit-related support.
  • Serve as the primary day-to-day HR point of contact for employees and provide timely, accurate guidance on HR programs, policies, and procedures.
  • Maintain working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA and leaves of absence.
  • Ensure HR data integrity to support payroll, benefits administration, compliance, reporting, and other business requirements.
  • Support HR and compliance audits and help ensure adherence to company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct periodic reviews and audits of HR processes and systems to identify opportunities for improved accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
  • Provide recruitment support as needed, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and candidate interviews.
  • Support performance management processes, recognition programs, training initiatives, and company-wide HR events.
  • Provide guidance and support on employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
  • Handle confidential and sensitive employee information with a high level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
  • Perform other HR responsibilities and projects as needed to support evolving business and organizational needs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • 5-8 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably within a small biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences organization.
  • Strong working knowledge of HR best practices and applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations.
  • Hands-on experience with benefits administration, employee relations, HR operations, and HRIS administration.
  • Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with employees and managers at all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee matters with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, and experience working with HRIS platforms.
  • Experience with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt effectively to changing business needs.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, resourceful, and collaborative, with the ability to work effectively in a hands-on HR environment.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $135K and $165K/ year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

A top priority for Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. is to provide a robust and comprehensive health and wellness program for our employees and their families. We offer a variety of high-quality coverage and benefit options.
  • Health Care benefits. Protagonist covers 100% of the premium cost for medical, dental, and vision coverage for all full-time employees and their dependents.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts - Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Commuter Benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Flexible Vacation Policy
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Company paid lunch and snacks

About Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc.

Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that discovers and develops peptide-based therapeutics to address significant unmet medical needs. The company's pipeline includes PTG-300, an injectable hepcidin mimetic for the treatment of iron overload-related rare diseases, including beta-thalassemia and polycythemia vera; and PN-943, an oral, gut-restricted alpha-4-beta-7 integrin antagonist peptide for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Newark, California.
Learn more about Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc.
Size
122 employees
Market Cap
$483 million
Industry
Net Income
-$66.1 million
Founded
2001
Revenue
$28.6 million
NASDAQ

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