Human Resources Generalist

Viking Therapeutics, Inc.•San Diego, CA

17h

About The Position

The HR Generalist collaborates effectively with both the administrative team and hiring managers, demonstrating discretion and upholding confidentiality at all times. This position is responsible for administrating HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, benefits administration, policy implementation, employee record keeping, administration of mandated training, and additional duties for teams locally and internationally. Exceptional professionalism and communication skills are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and training
3+ years’ professional HR experience, specifically in recruiting, health and welfare benefits coordination
Experience using an Human Resource Information System (HRIS), Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other HR systems
Experience navigating benefit carrier sites for updates and billing access
Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements (State, Federal, OSHA, HIPAA, ADA, FEHA, DOL)
Self-motivated with ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines with minimal supervision
The position requires someone who is personable, dependable, and responsible, with excellent organizational as well as verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in MS office, calendaring, and online meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams, WebEx, etc.)

Responsibilities

Facilitates recruiting and onboarding efforts
Assists in the implementation and administration of new company policies, procedures, benefits, and employment regulations
Distributes Human Resource information to employees via email, messaging, one-on-one discussions, and group meetings
Manages and creates all Personnel Change Forms and employee letters, entering approved actions in HRIS system
Updates organization chart
Coordinates and provides exit paperwork and survey to departing employees
Administers HR Trainings
Maintains required State and Federal postings
Creates and maintains the Job Description file
Conducts employment verifications
Conducts new employee orientation, explaining company’s benefits, time and attendance, payroll, and other onboarding materials
Performs HR administrative duties for purchasing (creating requisitions, completing expense reports, etc.)
Coordinates and submits required reporting (ACA, EEO-1, CMS, etc.)
Maintains employee personnel records saving all documents according to compliance and filing convention
Plans and coordinates employee and leadership events
Creates and distributes monthly company newsletter
Updates internal company Employee Resources folder
Escalates issues and communication as appropriate
Collaborates with all departments as internal customers as needed
Backs up the Director of Human Resources for full department coverage
Collaborates with all departments as internal customers as needed
Other duties as assigned