HR Operations Specialist 4

Company Description  

Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel treatments for life-threatening diseases.  Eikon’s discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders (Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes which enable real time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells, thereby unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets.

Position 

Eikon is looking for an experienced HR professional to join our HR Operations team.  As a member of this diverse and dynamic team, you will play a key role in two key areas 1) driving HR compliance, data accuracy, reporting analytics and 2) supporting components of our benefits programs including but not limited to wellness activities, 401(k), and worker’s compensation.

About You

Curious, innovative, and energized by the challenges of joining a fast-growing company, you are seeking an opportunity to put your experience and expertise to use by joining our early-stage HR team.  You exemplify Eikon’s values of transparency, respect, accountability, collaboration, and kindness.

What You’ll Do

• Own and ensure timely compliance with federal and state specific regulatory reporting requirements (e.g., EEO-1, ACA, etc.)
• Support development and roll-out of HR Wellness initiatives
• Support 401(k) program administration
• Manage employee enrollment and metrics reporting for HR compliance training
• Manage applicable activities related to worker’s compensation claims
• Coordination and updating of compliance related communications including onsite Labor Law Notices, E-Verify postings, etc. Ensure all notices are up to date and appropriately posted
• Manage/coordinate administrative aspects of immigration cases
• Act as back-up for all new hire Onboarding preparation including pre-start communications with new hires and cross-functional teams (HR, Talent Acquisition, IT, Facilities, etc.). Tasks include I-9 verifications, new hire orientation and data entry to HR systems
• Acts as a back-up for timely administration of payroll processing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience in a similar role
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent experience
• In-depth knowledge of California and federal employment law and regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to manage highly confidential information with discretion
• Ability to easily adapt to various competing demands
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail, follow through, and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Proficient in MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
• Demonstrated ability to provide the highest level of customer/client service and response
• Ability to develop strong partnering relationships across all levels of the organization
• Biotech or high-tech industry experience preferred

Eikon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.

In accordance with the Company’s duty to provide and maintain a safe workplace, the Company requires all employees to be Fully Vaccinated with one of the FDA approved COVID-19 vaccines, which includes those vaccines that have received the FDA’s emergency use authorization. You will be expected to be Fully Vaccinated as of your Start Date. If you believe that you are exempt from this requirement under an applicable law or regulations, including Americans with Disabilities Act and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act, you will need to contact the Company’s Human Resources group. For purposes of this section, Fully Vaccinated means (i) the completion of the vaccination regimen as approved by the FDA (by way of example, 2 doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine and 1 dose of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine), and (ii) timely receiving booster vaccination, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.