Human Resources Coordinator (Associate - Mid Level) in Rockville, Maryland at Psomagen

About Psomagen

Psomagen, Inc., founded in 2004 in Rockville, MD, is at the forefront of genetic and genomic testing. The company offers cutting-edge genomic services through next-generation and Sanger sequencing with data analysis services for applications in basic research and clinic diagnostics. The service laboratory has been certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), which demonstrates the highest level of quality and safety in the market.

Listed on the KOSDAQ in July 2020, the company is rapidly expanding its business from B2B to B2C and from Research to Clinical markets. The company has broadened the capabilities in the healthcare space such as at-home kits for analysis of genetic traits and microbiome profiles. With CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited laboratories, the company is looking to further expand service offerings in the clinical laboratory diagnostics market such as a laboratory-developed test (LDT) for COVID-19.

About the job

We are looking for an HR Coordinator to join our HR team here at a growing biotech company. The HR

Coordinator will perform day-to-day administrative operations of the HR function. This position is

responsible for meticulously managing record-keeping of documentation and effectively

communicating with employees regarding inquiries. The HR Coordinator will assist in ensuring that

legal requirements are met and must carefully manage all employee files under strict confidentiality.

This role will interact with all departments and across all levels of the workforce.

*This position will be based in the Psomagen office in Rockville, Maryland (Onsite)

Job Profile

• Full-time
• Location: Rockville, MD

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in all day-to-day administrative HR work and be the primary point of contact for employees regarding HR-related inquiries via email and phone
• Manage the interviewing and hiring of qualified job applicants and collaborate with department managers for recruiting purposes
• Establish and maintain employee personnel files, create correspondence and reports.
• Provide guidance and support on employee-related issues when needed.
• Maintain compensation, benefits, and incentive programs; strategically brainstorm ways to improve HR operations, systems, and processes.
• Review and document company policies and practices and maintain compliance such as FMLA, COBRA, EEO-1 reports, unemployment claims, and other compliant processes.
• Assist in the creation of company policies by recommending and administering new internal policies as requested.
• Assist with any ad hoc HR-related projects or activities as assigned and/or according to company needs at the time.
• Assist the HR director with other HR projects and duties.

Qualifications & Preference

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or other related fields is preferred
• Eagerness to learn and develop oneself professionally in the field of HR
• Familiarity in Outlook, Microsoft Office, and G-Suite
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with all levels and departments within and outside the company
• Work effectively and professionally under time pressure
• Take ownership of work and display a strong sense of responsibility
• Must maintain strict confidentiality on all information processed in the HR department
• Must be an active listener for employees and have a strong can-do attitude
• Bilingual in English and Korean (Korean proficiency required)
• Prior experience in recruiting is a plus
• Fast learner with new software and programs (such as HRIS)
• Fluent in both English and Korean (written and verbal). Korean language proficiency is required to effectively communicate with the company's headquarters in Korea and support reporting and disclosure obligations as a KOSDAQ-listed company

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (100% employer-paid premium)
• 401K with immediate participation and company match after 1 year
• Paid time-off with roll over
• Long-term employment cashable vacation
• 2-hour off for an annual check-up
• Lunch allowance and drinkware reimbursement
• Visa sponsorship is offered when needed
• Money Gifts for congratulatory/condolences
• Free gym facilities near the company