Human Resources Generalist

Company Overview

EpiVax is a biotechnology company and contract research organization recognized for its expertise in immunogenicity risk assessment, immune engineering, and sequence optimization for biologic therapeutics and vaccines. Using proprietary platforms and validated in silico and in vitro methods, EpiVax helps biopharmaceutical clients evaluate and reduce immunogenicity risk, supporting the development of safer and more effective therapies.

Opportunity Snapshot

EpiVax is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Generalist to support a growing, innovation-driven biotech organization. This role will help manage day-to-day HR operations across recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, compliance, HR documentation, employee engagement, and performance management support. The position reports to the CEO and works closely with leaders and employees across the company.

Role Mandate

• Serve as a reliable HR point of contact for employees and managers, providing responsive support and escalating sensitive matters appropriately.
• Support full-cycle recruiting activity, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, hiring documentation, and onboarding.
• Coordinate and manage the new employee onboarding process to ensure a professional, organized, and welcoming experience.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR files, organizational charts, and HR systems data in accordance with company policies and applicable requirements.
• Support HR compliance, employee handbook updates, policy documentation, and coordination with outside legal or professional advisors as directed.
• Assist with performance management processes, employee surveys, training coordination, exit interviews, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate consultant onboarding, agreement tracking, invoice approval follow-up, and related HR administrative processes as needed.
• Support community, social responsibility, outreach, wellness, and employee engagement programs that strengthen EpiVax's culture.

Benefits Administration

• Support employee benefits administration, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, leave of absence, PTO, and COBRA processes.
• Coordinate benefit enrollments, employee communications, required documentation, and vendor or broker follow-up.
• Maintain accurate benefits records and help ensure benefit-related processes align with company policies and applicable requirements.
• Assist employees with benefits questions and help provide clear, timely, and service-oriented support.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an organized, detail-oriented HR professional who enjoys working across a broad range of people operations activities. This person should be comfortable balancing administrative precision with sound judgment, employee confidentiality, and a service-oriented approach. They should be able to operate in a growing organization where priorities can shift and where strong follow-through, clear communication, and professionalism are essential.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Two to five years of HR experience preferred, ideally in life sciences, biotechnology, professional services, or another regulated or technical environment.
• Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, and HR compliance.
• Familiarity with HRIS or payroll/HR platforms such as ADP and BambooHR preferred.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred, or willingness to pursue certification with company support.
• Strong organization, judgment, communication, problem-solving, confidentiality, adaptability, and follow-through.

Why Join EpiVax

This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven biotechnology company with a strong scientific foundation, an established client base, and a collaborative culture. The Human Resources Generalist will play an important role in supporting the employee experience and helping the organization scale its people operations as the business continues to grow.

For a candidate who wants broad exposure to HR operations, close partnership with leadership, and the ability to make a visible impact in a specialized biotech environment, this role offers a strong platform for professional growth.