Slingshot Biosciences is a fast-growing life sciences company with a platform technology and paradigm-shifting mission to make precision-engineered cell mimics the gold standard for all cell-based assay controls. We are transforming cell-based applications with the most robust, scalable, and reproducible controls available, including TruCytes™ Biomarker controls, SpectraComp® compensation controls, ViaComp® cell health controls, and FlowCytes® instrument controls.
Our TruCytes cell mimics precisely replicate real cells’ optical and biochemical properties - without the sourcing, quality, or cost challenges of traditional controls. Trusted in cell-based applications across cell therapy, drug development, and diagnostics, they empower process and analytical development, quality control, potency assessments, multi-site validations, clinical research studies, and assay development and validation.
Slingshot is seeking motivated, creative team members who think outside the box. We empower employees to own their work, contribute ideas quickly, and improve processes. Come join our cross-disciplinary and world-class team that is delivering game-changing solutions for cell-based applications!
HR Administrator
Reporting directly to the CEO, the HR Administrator is the on-site HR and operations resource at Slingshot, keeping day-to-day people and workplace operations running smoothly. This role administers benefits and HRIS processes, maintains accurate employee records, coordinates offboarding, supports compliance, manages office facilities and vendor relations, and runs the logistics behind performance and engagement programs. Working alongside an external HR consultant and the Legal team, the HR & Office Administrator handles routine HR and office management matters directly and escalates complex or sensitive issues. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and dependable, with a strong service mindset and the discretion to handle confidential information.
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Location : Hybrid; 4 days per week onsite in Emeryville, CA HQ.
Responsibilities
Benefits, HRIS & Offboarding Administration
Administer day-to-day benefits, including enrollments, employee questions, and qualifying life event processing, through the benefits administration platform and in partnership with the benefits broker and carriers.
Support annual open enrollment logistics and employee communications.
Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS, process employee data changes, and run routine reports for Finance and leadership.
Communicate payroll-impacting changes, such as 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 with the employer of record (EOR) on records and changes for internationally based employees.
Employee Relations & Compliance Support
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 in support of compliance with California, federal, and applicable employment law requirements.
Performance Management & Employee Experience
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.
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