Dynamic HR, Legal & Compliance Admin Specialist

Zevra Therapeutics, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. in Boston seeks a Senior Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive HR, legal, and administrative support.

You will maintain confidential records, coordinate HR processes, assist with contract administration, and help ensure compliance with company policies and regulations. The role requires strong organization, sound judgment, discretion with sensitive information, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, Legal Studies, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of administrative experience supporting HR, Legal, or executive functions.
• Experience with confidential information and sensitive documents.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with HRIS and document management systems preferred.
• Familiarity with DocuSign or similar electronic signature platforms preferred.
• Basic familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems (e.g., Agiloft) a plus.
• Experience in a regulated industry (life sciences, healthcare, or pharmaceuticals) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting activities, including scheduling interviews and candidate communications.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes and maintain personnel files.
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Coordinate employee training, compliance tracking, and required certifications.
• Assist with benefits administration, employee communications, and HR programs.
• Prepare reports and metrics related to HR activities.
• Support performance review and employee engagement initiatives.
• Respond to routine employee inquiries and elevate issues as appropriate.
• Coordinate with the Paralegal on contract-related administrative needs in Agiloft.
• Organize and maintain corporate governance documents and legal files.
• Assist with regulatory filings and compliance documentation.
• Track litigation holds, insurance certificates, and other legal administrative matters as directed.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders on document requests.
• Support legal department reporting and special projects.
• Support corporate secretarial matters, including maintaining entity/subsidiary lists and board materials.
• Log and route subpoenas, records requests, and other third-party legal requests to the Chief Legal Officer.
• Maintain the master library of corporate policies and track version control.
• Maintain confidentiality of personnel and legal information.
• Develop and improve administrative processes to increase efficiency.
• Coordinate intake and routing of ethics hotline or whistleblower reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

HRIS experience

DocuSign

Contract lifecycle (Agiloft) awareness

Regulated industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or related field

Tools

Agiloft

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. in Boston seeks a Senior Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive HR, legal, and administrative support.

You will maintain confidential records, coordinate HR processes, assist with contract administration, and help ensure compliance with company policies and regulations. The role requires strong organization, sound judgment, discretion with sensitive information, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.