Contract HR Coordinator

 Xencor is an innovative, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company located in the Los Angeles area—near Pasadena—and in San Diego. We use our pioneering XmAb® technology to discover and develop better biotherapeutics, antibodies and cytokines with improved function, with the goal of improving patient outcomes and quality of life. We have an excellent opportunity for a Contract HR Coordinator  to join our team.

Our protein engineering capabilities and the modular nature of our XmAb technology allow us to quickly identify and create new platforms and drug candidates for potential development. We are advancing a deep clinical pipeline of novel drug candidates, including eight bispecific antibodies and two engineered cytokines, and more programs are expected to start clinical testing in 2022. We also leverage our many XmAb technologies by collaborating with leading global biopharmaceutical companies, including Genentech and Janssen Biotech, among others, and including our partnerships, 20 XmAb drug candidates are advancing through clinical development. Three XmAb medicines, to treat patients with a range of serious illnesses, such as aggressive lymphoma, rare blood disorders and COVID-19, are now marketed worldwide by partners.

Our employees are the most important factor in our success, and we have assembled a highly talented group from diverse backgrounds and disciplines to execute our business plan and shape our future. Xencor employees’ value new ideas and flexibility and demand from each other scientific rigor, a passion for innovation, and a willingness to take risks.

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a talented Contract HR Coordinator to join our team!  

Position Summary:

Responsible for providing general office and administrative support to the Human Resources Department

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supports HR, with administrative and clerical support
• Schedule’s candidate interviews which may include travel arrangements
• Processes background checks and online reference checks for candidates
  
• Regularly conducts HRIS audits to ensure accuracy and completion of data
• Schedules new hire meet & greet meetings
• Ensures documents and action items for new hires are completed
• Assists in the execution of companywide special functions and social events
• Monitors the HR Inbox and directs inquires accordingly
  
• May coordinate catering for executive meetings as needed
• Assists with HR projects as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skills:

Position requires a high school diploma, AD or BS in Business Administration or related field preferred, and a minimum of 3 years’ experience providing general office support to various departments.  Previous experience working in a Human Resources department strongly preferred.

Position also requires:

• Ability to work both independently and in a team-environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
• Ability to complete complex administrative tasks with minimal supervision 
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook.)

Physical, Mental and Environment Demands:

The physical, mental and working environment demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this position.

The physical demands of the office are normally associated with extended amounts of time sitting and using office equipment, including a computer, keyboard and mouse, which can cause muscle strain. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. Periodic light lifting of supplies and materials may apply.

Specific mental demands for the position are listed above under requirements.  In addition, mental demands for this position include:

• Ability to multitask without loss of efficiency or accuracy, including the ability to perform multiple duties from multiple sources.
• Ability to work and sustain attention with distractions and/or interruptions.
• Ability to interact appropriately with a variety of individuals including vendors, customers and clients.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual.
• Ability to understand, remember and follow verbal and written instructions.

Occasional travel may be required, including travel between Xencor’s Monrovia and San Diego offices. Work for this position is generally performed at Xencor’s worksite and requires full-time commitment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Xencor does not accept profiles or resumes from recruiting vendors without a binding written agreement. Any unsolicited submission of services and or resumes in no way creates an obligation or duty by Xencor, implied or otherwise.