Human Resources Assistant; On-site

Dendreon Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Human Resources Assistant (On-site)

US-CA-Seal Beach

Job :
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Human Resources
Seal Beach

Who We Are:

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.

Core Values:

• Put Patients First: Every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of those living with cancer.
• Act with Integrity: We commit to transparency, honesty, and always doing what's right.
• Build Trust: Trust is earned through candid, open communication and a collaborative approach.
• Raise the Bar: We embrace continuous improvement and innovation, always striving to elevate our people.
• Drive Results: We are accountable to each other and deliver success together.

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.

• HR Operations & Administration
  • 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.
• Onboarding & Offboarding
  • 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.
• Talent Acquisition Support
  • 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.
• Total Rewards & Payroll Support
  • 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.
• Vendor & Contract Administration
  • 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.
• Employee Engagement & Communications
  • Assist in planning and executing employee events and engagement initiatives.
  • Draft and distribute HR communications, announcements, and updates.
  • Support Learning & Development initiatives,…