HR Generalist

Protagonist Therapeutics • Newark, NJ

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Generalist will serve as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers, addressing HR-related inquiries and supporting various HR functions. This role involves handling employee relations, HR operations, compliance, and talent lifecycle support within a biopharmaceutical company. The position requires a proactive and collaborative individual with strong analytical and communication skills, and a high level of discretion when handling sensitive information. The company is focused on developing novel peptide therapeutics and has products at or near commercialization.

Requirements

• Biotech experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in an HR Generalist or similar role.
• Hands-on experience supporting employee relations, HR operations, and compliance.
• Familiarity with HR systems, reporting tools, and standard HR processes.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve employee issues using sound judgment and practical HR solutions.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Working knowledge of compensation practices and benefits administration with the ability to identify issues and apply established programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including basic data analysis and interpretation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong organizational, documentation, and follow-up abilities.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive employee matters.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and HRIS platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative team player.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with employees at all levels, including management, vendors, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR-related questions, including compensation, benefits, PTO, policies, and procedures.
• Investigate employee relations issues and workplace complaints, recommend corrective actions, and partner with the Legal department and HR leadership as appropriate.
• Handle confidential and sensitive employee information with professionalism, discretion, and strict adherence to company privacy and confidentiality standards.
• Work closely with managers and employees to strengthen working relationships, enhance engagement, and support employee retention initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely employee data by processing and documenting personnel actions such as new hires, promotions, transfers, job changes, and terminations.
• Ensure data integrity across HR systems to support payroll, benefits administration, compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Apply working knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, leaves of absence, return-to-work programs, and NLRA; escalate and partner with Legal or HR leadership as needed.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Assist with new hire onboarding and orientation, including coordination of paperwork, scheduling, and delivery of orientation content.
• Support performance management processes, recognition programs, training initiatives, and company-wide HR events.
• Assist with benefits administration activities, including open enrollment support, employee education, and issue resolution.
• Partner with HR leadership, including the SVP, HR, to support the execution of People initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Act as a liaison with other HR functions to ensure consistent and effective service delivery.
• Contribute to HR projects, data analysis, reporting, and process improvements to enhance employee experience and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Compensation and benefits administration support
• Support for performance management processes, recognition programs, training initiatives, and company-wide HR events
• Benefits administration activities, including open enrollment support, employee education, and issue resolution
• Partnership with HR leadership to support People initiatives aligned with business objectives
• Contribution to HR projects, data analysis, reporting, and process improvements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level