Biotech HR Manager - Onsite, Full Benefits, Growth

Protagonist Therapeutics Inc.; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) Plan

Flexible Vacation Policy

Life Insurance

Job summary

Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking an experienced HR Manager to support day-to-day HR needs for our growing team in Newark, CA.

This onsite role covers employee relations, benefits administration, onboarding, performance management, and recruiting support, with five days per week in the office. You will maintain HRIS data, ensure compliance with federal and state laws (FMLA, ADA), support audits, and collaborate with management to improve processes.

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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with employees and managers at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HRIS data, including processing and documenting new hires, promotions, transfers, compensation and term changes, and terminations.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation for a positive employee experience.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, and communications.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day HR contact for employees and provide guidance on HR programs and policies.

Skills

HR experience

HRIS administration

Benefits administration

Employee relations

HR operations

Communication

MS Office / Excel

ADP Workforce Now

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking an experienced HR Manager to support day-to-day HR needs for our growing team in Newark, CA.

This onsite role covers employee relations, benefits administration, onboarding, performance management, and recruiting support, with five days per week in the office. You will maintain HRIS data, ensure compliance with federal and state laws (FMLA, ADA), support audits, and collaborate with management to improve processes.