About the job
Who We Are: At Arkana Laboratories, each team member plays a vital role in our mission. Join us to be part of a dedicated team focused on improving the lives of those in need.
Our workplace is filled with exceptionally talented individuals who collaborate to push the boundaries of disease understanding and deliver top-notch care to our patients, striving to enhance our community in meaningful ways. While our aim is to transform the lives of countless patients, we always remember that they inspire our efforts to innovate and improve.
Rooted in values of generosity, teamwork, and the freedom to explore new ideas, we take immense pride in our work. We believe that great ideas can originate from any level within our organization, and we celebrate every success and failure for the learning opportunities they provide. For over twenty years since our founder, Dr. Patrick Walker, penned his vision, our culture, values, and people have remained steadfast.
About the Role
The HR Assistant is an essential member of Arkana’s agile and high-performing HR team. This role ensures that every employee interaction—from the moment of offer acceptance to daily inquiries—is managed with precision, empathy, and professionalism. Attention to detail and a sincere concern for employee experience are fundamental to this position.
At Arkana, we are guided by three core values: Pulling the Sled, Generosity, and Do Better, Try Harder. In this role, this means consistently performing tasks that keep the team on track, treating each individual's experience with genuine care, and confidently exploring new methods—understanding that learning from challenges is as valuable as achieving success on the first attempt.
In HR, trust is paramount. Team members confide in you with sensitive information, and we take this trust seriously, striving to earn it daily. Upholding this trust involves maintaining confidentiality regarding employee records, compensation, and personnel matters. The ideal candidate understands that discretion is a form of respect and does not require reminders in this regard.
This position has been created due to a promotion within the HR team.
Core Responsibilities
HRIS & Employee Records – 30% (Core)
Maintain up-to-date employee data within the HRIS; process status changes including new hires, terminations, promotions, and transfers; ensure that electronic files are thorough, compliant, and consistently organized.