HR Administrator

Slingshot Biosciences•Emeryville, CA

2d•$85,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Slingshot Biosciences is seeking an on-site HR Administrator to serve as its HR and operations resource at the Emeryville, California headquarters. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role keeps day-to-day people and workplace operations running smoothly. The HR Administrator administers benefits and HRIS processes, maintains accurate employee records, coordinates offboarding, supports compliance, manages office facilities and vendor relationships, and handles logistics for performance and employee engagement programs. The role works with an external HR consultant and the Legal team, resolving routine HR and office management matters directly and escalating complex or sensitive issues. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, dependable, service-minded, and discreet with confidential information. Slingshot Biosciences develops precision-engineered cell mimics for cell-based assay controls. The company encourages employees to own their work, contribute ideas, and improve processes. Its mission is to advance cell biology and make healthcare more accessible.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in HR administration, coordination, or HR operations.
Experience with ATS platforms; Greenhouse is preferred.
Experience with HRIS systems such as NetSuite SuitePeople HR or equivalent.
Working knowledge of California and federal employment law fundamentals.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a life sciences, biotech, or other regulated environment.
aPHR, PHR, or SHRM-CP certification.

Responsibilities

Administer benefits enrollments, employee questions, and qualifying life event processing through the benefits platform in partnership with the benefits broker and carriers.
Support annual open enrollment logistics and employee communications.
Maintain employee records in the HRIS, process employee data changes, and run routine reports for Finance and leadership.
Communicate payroll-impacting changes, including benefit elections, status changes, and terminations, to Finance accurately and on time.
Coordinate employee offboarding, including termination checklists, HRIS and benefits platform updates, carrier terminations, COBRA notifications through the third-party administrator, and exit paperwork.
Coordinate records and changes for internationally based employees with the employer of record (EOR).
Serve as the first point of contact for routine employee questions about HR policies, benefits, and processes.
Escalate employee relations matters and complex or sensitive issues to the external HR consultant or Legal, and maintain confidential documentation.
Maintain required federal and California labor law postings and track completion of California harassment prevention training.
Maintain audit-ready HR documentation supporting compliance with California, federal, and applicable employment law requirements.
Administer performance review cycle logistics, including scheduling, tracking completion, and answering manager process questions.
Distribute Employee Handbook and policy updates and track employee acknowledgments.
Support employee engagement and culture initiatives, including coordinating company events.
Manage day-to-day office operations to maintain a safe, clean, organized, and productive workplace.
Serve as the primary point of contact for office inquiries, supplies, equipment maintenance, and facilities support.
Monitor and order office, kitchen, and administrative supplies; manage vendor relationships and purchasing within approved budgets.
Liaise with building management, landlords, IT support, and external vendors regarding facility repairs, maintenance, space planning, and security access.
Coordinate logistics for on-site meetings, company events, catering, and visitor reception.