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Human Resource Assistant

Minaris Advanced Therapies
Philadelphia, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2026
Be part of something bigger at Minaris Advanced Therapies—where every role contributes to creating hope for patients around the world. As a global leader in cell and gene therapy development, manufacturing, and testing, we turn breakthrough science into real-world treatments that change lives. Our team of over 1,000 experts across North America, Europe, and Asia has helped bring transformative therapies to market.

At Minaris, you’ll join a purpose-driven community focused on innovation, collaboration, and patient impact. Whether you’re in the lab, in the cleanroom, or behind the scenes, your work will directly support life-saving therapies and make a lasting difference. If you're passionate about advancing cutting-edge science and believe in the potential of cell and gene therapies, we invite you to help shape the future of medicine—one patient at a time.

Position Summary

The HR Assistant supports the HR Operations function by providing high-quality administrative, transactional, and systems support to ensure efficient and compliant delivery of HR services across the organization. This role plays a critical part in maintaining data integrity within HR systems, processing employee lifecycle transactions, coordinating documentation, and supporting standardized HR processes. The HR Assistant serves as a key operational resource, helping ensure consistency, accuracy, and responsiveness in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Working closely with HR Operations and HR Business Partners (HRBPs), the HR Assistant helps manage onboarding and offboarding logistics, job changes, employee records, reporting, compliance tracking, and general HR inquiries. This role is especially important in supporting ongoing HR process improvements and system enhancements, helping to stabilize daily operations while contributing to increased efficiency and service excellence. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, systems-savvy, and capable of managing multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle Support

  • Process and track employee lifecycle transactions including new hires, onboarding, internal transfers, promotions, compensation changes, and terminations.
  • Ensure timely and accurate data entry and maintenance within the HRIS and other HR systems.
  • Maintain employee personnel files and ensure documentation is complete, organized, and compliant with company policies and legal requirements.
  • Support onboarding and offboarding logistics, including preparation of documentation, system access coordination, and checklist tracking.
  • Generate routine HR reports (e.g., headcount, turnover, new hire status) and support ad hoc reporting requests.

HR Systems & Process Administration

  • Maintain high standards of data integrity across HR systems; identify discrepancies and resolve errors proactively.
  • Assist with HR systems updates, testing, and process improvements during system implementations or enhancements.
  • Support documentation and standardization of HR processes and workflows.

Compliance & Risk Mitigation

  • Track and manage required compliance documentation (e.g., I-9s, policy acknowledgments, certifications, required notices).
  • Assist with internal audits and compliance reviews by preparing documentation and reports.
  • Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive employee information.

HR Support

  • Provide administrative support to HR, including scheduling meetings, preparing documentation templates, maintaining org charts, and tracking action items.
  • Assist with coordination of performance management cycles, engagement surveys, and other HR programs.

Employee & Manager Support

  • Serve as a point of contact for general HR inquiries; respond or triage questions appropriately.
  • Provide professional, timely, and customer-focused support to employees and managers.
  • Escalate complex or sensitive matters to appropriate HR team members.

Operational Excellence

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within HR Operations.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance employee experience.
  • Support special projects and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Understanding of HR compliance requirements and confidentiality standards related to employee records.
  • Basic knowledge of HRIS systems and data management best practices.
  • Familiarity with onboarding, offboarding, and personnel documentation processes.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, documentation, and reporting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); ability to learn new systems quickly.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills with a professional and service-oriented approach.
  • Strong administrative and coordination skills, including scheduling and tracking deliverables.
  • Analytical skills to identify data discrepancies and support reporting needs.
  • Problem-solving skills with the ability to escalate issues appropriately.

Education And Experience

  • Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • In lieu of a degree, equivalent combination of education and relevant administrative or HR experience may be considered.
  • HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus but not required.

Working Environment

Employee will work with moderate noise level. Employee will perform tasks while experiencing numerous interruptions. Employee may travel by car and airplane to work at different locations and may occasionally be required to travel overnight. The work environment is fast paced. This position has the utmost responsibility for compliance with the rules and regulations regarding a safe and healthy work environment relative to their actions and conduct. Off-shift, weekend and overtime duties may be required. While performing the job duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use English written and oral communication skills.

Quality Requirements

  • Ensure compliance with all FDA and Worldwide Quality & Compliance regulations in all aspects of your work.
  • Adhere to established procedures and protocols, prioritize continuous training and skill development, and uphold the highest standards of data integrity to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence.

Disclaimer

The above information in this description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not contain nor is it intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minaris Advanced Therapies employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, tuition assistance, and more.

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