Human Resources Coordinator

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Reporting to the Senior Director of Human Resources, this individual will play a critical role in assisting with the day‑to‑day HR of a public biotechnology company. The Human Resources Coordinator will contribute across HR Operations, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Lifecycle and Talent Acquisition, performing administrative work and coordinating with other departments. The role requires accuracy, timeliness and a generalist mindset.

Elicio (ELTX) is a growing organization based in the Seaport area of Boston, Massachusetts, with staff also working remotely across the Greater Boston area and throughout the United States.

• Act as the initial point of contact on HR‑related inquiries from employees
• Assist in communicating and ensuring consistent application of Company policies
• Monitor the HR Information System (HRIS) to ensure accuracy of employee files
• Answer employee requests promptly and accurately
• Maintain employee resources within the HRIS, ensuring they are easily accessible and up‑to‑date
• Perform daily HR administrative tasks

• Enroll employees into benefit systems
• Audit and maintain accurate benefit enrollments
• Answer employee questions regarding benefits
• Assist with compensation reporting as needed

• Support the full employee lifecycle by coordinating onboarding (HRIS, documents, orientation, etc.) and offboarding (notifications, exit interviews, final documentation, etc.)
• Notify key stakeholders of onboardings and offboardings
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes
• Collaborate with Senior HR leadership on performance reviews and documentation
• Assist managers with performance review tracking

• Work with HR leadership to maintain up‑to‑date job descriptions
• Coordinate interview schedules
• Notify candidates of status via the Company’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

• 1–3 years of Human Resources experience
• Degree in Human Resources or a relevant major
• Ability to manage confidential information
• Strong multitasking, deadline management and adaptability to a fast‑paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Capability to work independently and across business groups
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross‑functional teams
• Team player able to handle competing priorities and fill gaps as needed

• Experience in biotech or pharmaceutical settings
• Experience in a small‑company environment (under 50 employees)
• Experience in a public company
• Prior work with an HRIS and an ATS
• Professional HR certification (PHR, SHRM‑CP, etc.)

This is a full‑time contractor role, starting Monday through Friday. The work environment is a busy office/laboratory setting with frequent deadlines and interruptions. Travel is not required. Physical requirements include periods of sitting or standing, with vision needed to monitor data. The position is hybrid: onsite 2–3 days per week and remotely for the remaining days.

Hourly rate: $33.00 – $43.00 per hour, dependent upon experience and relevant qualifications.

Elicio Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ELTX) is a clinical‑stage biotechnology company advancing novel immunotherapies for high‑prevalence cancers, including mKRAS‑positive pancreatic and colorectal cancers. The company develops off‑the‑shelf immunotherapies using its proprietary Amphiphile ("AMP") platform, which enhances education, activation and amplification of cancer‑specific T cells. For more information, visit