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Full-Time

HR Operations Specialist

Posted on 7/24/2024

Vaxcyte

Vaxcyte

201-500 employees

Develops vaccines for bacterial infections

Hardware
Biotechnology

Compensation Overview

$94k - $105kAnnually

+ Equity

Mid

San Carlos, CA, USA

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Required Skills
Communications
Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field of study, with a minimum of 3-4 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in benefits administration.
  • Proficient in HR systems and databases as well as the ability to learn new systems quickly. System Implementation experience is a plus.
  • Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
  • Strong attention to detail with effective organization and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated problem solver with a systems-thinking mindset.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Pro-active and self-motivated with a customer service orientation and a commitment to delivering high quality HR services.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and professionalism in managing conflicting priorities and anticipating needs.
  • Strong proficiency working in Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Must be able to work onsite 2 days per week or more as needed.
Responsibilities
  • Support benefits administration processes including systems, communications, and enrollments.
  • Monitor benefit enrollments, terminations, changes in coverage and audit as necessary.
  • Serve as primary support resource to employees on benefits-related matters by interpreting policies and leveraging resources.
  • Plan and collaborate with HR team to deliver annual wellness programs including designing, scheduling, and executing on wellness offerings.
  • Process and submit all transactions relating to an employee’s lifecycle including onboarding, employee record changes, promotions, compensation processing, and offboarding through our HRIS and other integrated systems.
  • Update and maintain internal org chart.
  • Responsible for assigning and tracking pre-onboarding tasks for new hires.
  • Assist with immigration case management, including preparing and reviewing visa applications, coordinating with legal counsel and government agencies, while maintaining compliance with immigrations laws and regulations.
  • Respond to audit requests providing documentation, reports, and information.
  • Respond and complete verification of employment and letter requests.
  • Monitor HR inbox, responding to questions and pulling in other team members as needed.
  • Participate in HR initiatives contributing to process improvements, system enhancements, and other HR-related projects.

Vaxcyte develops vaccines aimed at preventing bacterial infections, focusing on diseases like invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, periodontitis, and Shigella. Their lead product, VAX-24, is a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine that targets 24 strains of the Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria and has received Breakthrough Therapy designation from the FDA. Vaxcyte utilizes advanced chemistry and a proprietary cell-free protein synthesis platform, XpressCF™, to create vaccines that can effectively address the complex defenses of bacteria while stimulating an immune response. This method sets them apart from traditional cell-based vaccine production. The company's goal is to develop and commercialize broad-spectrum vaccines to protect vulnerable populations from serious bacterial infections.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.3B

Headquarters

Foster City, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

24%

1 year growth

53%

2 year growth

114%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Significant investments from major financial entities like Vanguard and Mutual of America Capital Management indicate strong market confidence in Vaxcyte's potential.
  • The recent $816.5 million raised through stock and warrant sales provides substantial capital for advancing their vaccine pipeline.
  • The appointment of experienced board members like John Furey can provide strategic guidance and enhance corporate governance.

What critics are saying

  • The success of Vaxcyte heavily depends on the clinical and commercial success of its lead product, VAX-24, which is still subject to regulatory approval.
  • The competitive landscape in vaccine development is intense, with numerous established players potentially overshadowing Vaxcyte's market entry.

What makes Vaxcyte unique

  • Vaxcyte leverages its proprietary XpressCF™ cell-free protein synthesis platform, which allows for more efficient and versatile vaccine production compared to traditional cell-based methods.
  • Their focus on broad-spectrum vaccines, such as VAX-24 targeting 24 strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae, sets them apart in the vaccine development landscape.
  • The FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation for VAX-24 underscores the innovative potential and clinical significance of their lead product.
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