Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc.

Sr. HR Coordinator

Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. • $110K — $135K *
Newark, CA 94560In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Today
Be an Early Applicant
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in Biotech.
  • Must be willing to be onsite 5 days a week.
  • In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Working knowledge of benefits administration.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong organizational, documentation, and follow-up abilities.
  • High level of discretion and professionalism with confidential matters.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and update employee records for accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation, including paperwork and scheduling.
  • Process and document personnel actions across the employee lifecycle.
  • Administer employee benefits programs, ensuring timely enrollment and updates.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for employee HR-related inquiries.
  • Ensure compliance with all employment laws and regulations.
  • Provide guidance on employee relations issues and support conflict resolution.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the company.
  • Supportive workplace culture prioritizing employee engagement and retention.
  • Access to employee benefits programs and compliance with regulations.
Full Job Description
Sr. HR Coordinator

Responsibilities:
  • Maintain and update employee records, ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of all data.
  • New hire onboarding and orientation, including coordination of paperwork, scheduling, and delivery of orientation content.
  • Maintain accurate and timely employee data by processing and documenting personnel actions such as new hires, promotions, transfers, job changes, and terminations.
  • Administer employee benefits programs, ensuring accurate and timely enrollment, updates, and communication.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, staying current with updates and changes.
  • Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for employees regarding HR-related questions.
  • Apply working knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, leaves of absence, and NLRA; escalate and partner with Legal or HR leadership as needed.
  • Ensure data integrity across HR systems to support payroll, benefits administration, compliance, and reporting requirements.
  • Support audits and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
  • Some recruitment support, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing on as needed basis.
  • Conduct regular audits of HR processes and systems to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
  • 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 professionalism, discretion, and strict adherence to company privacy and confidentiality standards.
  • Work closely with managers and employees to strengthen working relationships, enhance engagement, and support employee retention initiatives.


Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • 3-5 years of progressive HR experience preferably in Biotech.
  • Must be willing to be onsite 5 days a week.
  • In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Working knowledge of benefits administration.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong organizational, documentation, and follow-up abilities.
  • High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive employee matters.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and HRIS platforms.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative team player.


The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $110K and $135K / year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
-$66.1 million
Founded
2001
Revenue
$28.6 million
NASDAQ
PTGX
* Ladders Estimates

Similar Jobs

Ad banner background

Get Ready For Your
Next Interview

More Jobs at Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc.

  • Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc.
    Sr. HR Coordinator
    $110K — $135K *
    Newark, CA 94560 (Alameda County)
    Today
    Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
    In-Person

More Pharmaceuticals & Biotech Jobs

Find similar Sr. HR Coordinator jobs:

NationwideNewark, CA