Sr. HR Generalist

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Purpose of Job: The Sr. HR Generalist is responsible for the daily administrative duties of an employee‑focused Human Resources team and for providing first‑level support to employees and managers on HR‑related issues.

• Provide administrative support for the day‑to‑day operations of RAPT’s HR team, including administrative support for employee onboarding procedures, terminations, employee changes, maintaining employee files and HR/People systems administration.
• Assist with onboarding process, including creating employee files, communication with managers, coordination of background checks, mandated training and benefits enrollments/inquiries.
• Maintain employee records and ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and federal and state regulations.
• Set‑up, follow‑up, and track completion of human resources compliance training (e.g., Sexual harassment prevention) and other internally required training (e.g., Employee handbook).
• Maintain org chart monthly.
• Support employee departure process, including communication and processing termination paperwork according to policies.
• Work closely with HR team members to continuously review HR processes and procedures and make recommendations for improvement.

• Coordinate logistics for recruiting events.
• Assist in scheduling interviews.
• Greet and host candidates for onsite interviews.
• Assist in scheduling candidate travel.
• Preparation and tracking of recruiting documents per RAPT processes.

• Greet new hires on their first day with RAPT demonstrating our values in action.
• Assist with the onsite coordination of new hire orientations and employee training.
• Prepare New Hire slides for All Hands meetings.
• Serve as cultural ambassador to employees and candidates.
• May assist in set up and coordination of company events.
• Maintain list and distribute employee swag.
• Key member of employee event committee which includes scheduling of committee meetings and following up on action items.
• Manage employee anniversary recognition process and systems.
• Coordinate distribution of spot bonuses.

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of related HR administrative experience.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and communicate status regularly.
• Understanding of laws related to Human Resources, including California employment law.
• Previous HR systems experience such as Bamboo
  
  HR and Lattice preferred.
• Technical experience including strong knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Zoom, Docu Sign, Slack required.
• Ability to assimilate into the organization quickly.
• Experience in life sciences a plus.

• Must be flexible, positive, and resourceful and comfortable working in a fast‑paced organization.
• Serves as the face of HR to RAPT employees and candidates.
• Must be an articulate communicator, including written and verbal skills.
• Demonstrates high level of integrity and absolute confidentiality.
• Builds trust and develops strong relationships with employees; professional demeanor.
• Understanding of California employment law and other government compliance regulations (i.e., ADA, Workers Comp, FLSA, FMLA, etc.) preferred.
• Customer‑centered and always thinking of ways to improve the employee experience.
• Demonstrated track record of excellent customer service and collaboration.
• Ability to build strong relationships quickly and yet maintain a professional demeanor.
• Proven experience in dealing with confidential information.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Human Resources

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