Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist

Zepto Life Technology; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Zepto Life Technology, a St. Paul, Minnesota-based biotech workforce, seeks a Temporary Part-Time Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist to lead full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and routine HR administration for approximately 5–10 hours per week.

The role partners with hiring managers and leadership, supporting candidate sourcing, screening, and offer coordination. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or equivalent experience, strong organizational skills, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Previous experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, human resources, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience with full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offers, and onboarding.
• Experience coordinating background checks and pre-employment activities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines independently with limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Strong follow‑through and ability to take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Comfortable working in a small‑company environment where priorities and responsibilities may change based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting activities for assigned positions.
• Coordinate onboarding activities from offer to start date.
• Coordinate background checks and other pre-employment requirements.
• Support HRIS onboarding and employee record administration.
• Respond to routine employee HR questions and assist with HR documentation.
• Assist with temporary HR projects and general office tasks as needed.
• Escalate complex employee relations, compliance, leave, accommodation, or legal matters as required.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Candidate relationship management

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Prioritization

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

BambooHR

HRIS

Job description

At Zepto Life Technology, Inc. (Zepto), we are dedicated to revolutionizing healthcare through the development of innovative point-of-care molecular diagnostics. Our cutting-edge platform leverages giant magnetoresistance (GMR) technology as a sensitive and scalable detection method to improve the accuracy, speed, and accessibility of disease diagnosis. By integrating breakthroughs in biotech, assay development, engineering, and software, Zepto is shaping the future of molecular diagnostics in diverse settings and empowering more accessible, efficient healthcare innovation.

Summary

Zepto Life Technology is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist to provide recruiting, onboarding, and routine HR administrative support during a temporary period of HR coverage. This position will primarily support full-cycle recruiting and onboarding, including candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer coordination, background checks, and new-hire onboarding. The role may also assist with routine HR administration and employee support as needed. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities, communicating professionally with candidates and employees, and partnering directly with hiring managers and company leadership. This is a temporary, part-time, non-exempt position expected to average approximately 5–10 hours per week, with no guaranteed minimum number of hours.

Essential Duties

Talent Acquisition & Recruiting

• Manage full-cycle recruiting activities for assigned positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements, qualifications, and hiring priorities.
• Source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, professional networks, referrals, and other appropriate channels.
• Review applications and resumes and conduct initial candidate screening.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Maintain timely and professional communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Assist with candidate evaluation and interview processes.
• Coordinate offer processes within established company guidelines and required approvals.
• Track recruiting activity and maintain accurate candidate records.
• Provide regular updates to hiring managers regarding recruiting progress.
• Lead recruiting for specialized technical, scientific, laboratory, engineering, and commercial positions.

Onboarding & Pre-Employment

• Coordinate new-hire onboarding activities from offer acceptance through start date.
• Coordinate background checks and other applicable pre-employment requirements.
• Ensure required new-hire documentation is completed and maintained.
• Coordinate onboarding activities with hiring managers and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with HRIS onboarding and employee record administration.
• Help ensure new employees have the information and resources needed for a successful start.

Routine HR Administration

• Assist with routine HR administrative tasks as needed.
• Respond to routine employee HR questions within the scope of the position.
• Support HR documentation and recordkeeping.
• Assist with other temporary HR projects and miscellaneous office tasks as assigned.
• Escalate complex employee relations, compliance, leave, accommodation, or legal matters to company leadership or designated HR resources.

Administrative & Office Support

• Assist with general office and administrative tasks based on business needs.
• Coordinate and prepare company shipments, including preparing packages, labels, and related documentation as needed.
• Assist with printing, scanning, copying, filing, and organizing documents and materials.
• Assist with business travel arrangements, including coordinating flights, hotels, transportation, and related logistics as requested.
• Provide administrative support for meetings, events, visitors, and other company activities as needed.
• Assist with ordering, organizing, or coordinating office supplies and materials as requested.
• Support general office organization and day‑to‑day administrative needs.
• Assist with other temporary administrative or operational projects as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Previous experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, human resources, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offers, and onboarding.
• Experience coordinating background checks and pre-employment activities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines independently with limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Strong follow‑through and ability to take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Comfortable working in a small‑company environment where priorities and responsibilities may change based on business needs.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience recruiting within biotechnology, healthcare, laboratory, medical device, CRO, life sciences, engineering, or other technical environments.
• Experience working in a small or growing company.
• Experience with BambooHR or another HRIS.
• Experience recruiting specialized technical, scientific, laboratory, engineering, or commercial positions.
• Experience with HR administration beyond talent acquisition.
• Experience providing general administrative or office support in a small‑company environment.

Competencies

• Strong recruiting and candidate relationship management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Problem‑solving ability and willingness to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Adaptability and willingness to work hands‑on in a small, fast‑paced organization.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with hiring managers, employees, and company leadership.
• Ability to recognize matters outside the scope of the position and elevate appropriately.

Work Environment

• This position is primarily based in a professional office environment in St. Paul, Minnesota.
• On‑site work is preferred, although a hybrid work arrangement may be considered based on business needs.
• The position may involve interaction with employees, candidates, hiring managers, and company leadership.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type

• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.
• Employment Type: Temporary, Part-Time.
• Expected Schedule: Approximately 5–10 hours per week; no guaranteed minimum number of hours.
• Expected Duration: Approximately mid-September 2026 through mid-February 2027, with potential extension based on business needs.
• Temporary employees are subject to the applicable policies, payroll practices, and benefit eligibility requirements of Zepto Life Technology.

E-Verify

Zepto Life Technology participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not exhaustive and does not include every task that may be required. Duties and responsibilities may change over time, and additional tasks may be assigned as needed. Zepto reserves the right to add, remove, or modify duties at the discretion of the company or its managers.

Recruitment Notice

At Zepto Life Technology, we value direct connections with our candidates. We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless there is a signed agreement with HR for the specific position. Please note that Zepto Life Technology will not pay fees for unsolicited submissions.