Human Resources Assistant (On-site)

Dendreon Corporation•Seal Beach, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

At Dendreon, we’re transforming the battle against cancer with personalized immunotherapy. Our flagship product, PROVENGE® (sipuleucel-T), was the first FDA-approved immunotherapy for metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer, utilizing a patient’s own immune cells to fight the disease. If you’re driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on cancer patients' lives, we invite you to join our team. With Immunotherapy Manufacturing Facilities in Seal Beach, CA, and Union City, GA, a strong Research & Development group in Seattle, WA, and a highly skilled Commercial team across the nation, Dendreon is at the forefront of cancer treatment innovation. Job Summary: (ON-SITE Seal Beach, CA) The Human Resources Assistant provides operational and administrative support across multiple HR functions, ensuring efficient execution of people-related processes in a regulated biotech environment. This role supports the employee lifecycle from onboarding through offboarding and serves as a point of contact for employee inquiries. The HR Assistant partners closely with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, and HR Operations, while maintaining strict confidentiality and data integrity. This position also serves as backup support to the Talent Acquisition Coordinator as needed.

Requirements

Associate degree with 2–4 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 0–2 years of experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
Experience supporting HR functions in a regulated industry (biotech, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or manufacturing) preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with HRIS systems (i.e. ADP, UKG, or similar) preferred.
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong customer service mindset with the ability to build collaborative relationships across departments.
Problem-solving skills and ability to exercise sound judgment.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented culture.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Human Resources team.
Serve as the first point of contact for HR inquiries; triage and respond to employee questions with professionalism and discretion.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in HRIS and other internal systems, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
Generate and distribute standard and ad-hoc HR reports, including headcount, onboarding status, and compliance tracking.
Assist with HR audits and support documentation for regulatory and compliacne requirements.
Support updates and maintenance of HR polices, procedures and interal documentation.
Coordinate onboarding activities including offer documentation, pre-employment screening (background checks, drug screens, reference checks), I-9 processing, and new hire system setup.
Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding presentations.
Manage new hire communications, welcome materials, and employee swag distribution.
Support offboarding processes including termination documentation, system updates, and exit logistics.
Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate logistics.
Assist with interview panel coordination and candidate communications.
Cross train and provide backup support to the Talent Acquisition Coordinator or Talent Acquisition team as needed.
Assist with benefits administration support, including employee communications and documentation processing.
Support compensation and rewards programs, including recognition initiatives.
Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate employee data changes and documentation.
Process and track HR-related contracts and agreements, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), POs, invoices, and contingent workforce documentation.
Coordinate with external vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely processing and compliance.
Assist in planning and executing employee events and engagement initiatives.
Draft and distribute HR communications, announcements, and updates.
Support Learning & Development initiatives, including training logistics and tracking.
Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and company information.
Ensure adherence to federal, state, and company-specific employment regulations.
Support compliance tracking related to required training, certifications, and regulatory standards relevant to a biotech organization.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support evolving business needs.