Associate Director - Benefits and Leaves of Absence

March 5

🏄 California – Remote

Although this job is listed in California, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $163k - $185k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

👔 Director

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Dynavax Technologies

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Dynavax Technologies is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel vaccines to combat infectious diseases. The company utilizes proven and innovative adjuvant technology, such as its CpG 1018® adjuvant, to enhance the effectiveness of vaccines, including its HEPLISAV-B® product. With a commitment to making a global impact on public health, Dynavax actively engages in clinical trials and values driven team collaborations to advance its pipeline of vaccine solutions.

Infectious Diseases, Biodefense, Vaccine Manufacturing and Vaccines

201 - 500 employees

Founded 1996

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

💰 $200M Post-IPO Debt on 2021-05

📋 Description

•This position can be 100% remote, but must be located in the United States. •Dynavax is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing novel vaccines to help protect the world against infectious diseases. •We operate with the highest level of quality, integrity and safety for the betterment of public health. •Our proprietary CpG 1018 adjuvant powers our diversified infectious vaccine portfolio, which includes HEPLISAV-B®, our commercial product approved in the U.S. and the European Union, for prevention of hepatitis B virus in adults. •We also supply CpG 1018 to research collaborations and partnerships globally. •Currently, CpG 1018 is being used in development of COVID-19, plague, shingles, and Tdap vaccines. •At Dynavax, our vision and work ethic are guided by the collective ideals underpinning our core values. •We strive to maintain a culture where each employee is valued by the organization and where our organization is valued by each employee. •We offer a highly flexible work environment for our headquarter employees where individuals work remotely and gather for in-person meetings when necessary. •Dynavax is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay area, and our manufacturing facility is in Düsseldorf, Germany. •The Associate Director, Benefits and Leaves of Absence, will play a critical role in the Human Resources Department by overseeing all U.S. benefit plans and managing employee leaves of absence. •This position ensures compliance with all benefits plans and supports general HR operations, contributing to the overall employee experience and organizational success. •The role requires a strategic and hands-on approach to managing and owning the overall benefits administration, including the design, implementation, communication, and continuous improvement of benefit programs. •The Associate Director will work closely with leadership to align benefit strategies with business goals, ensuring the company remains competitive and attractive to top talent.

🎯 Requirements

•Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. •7-10 years of related work experience managing employee benefit programs and leaves of absence. •Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations related to benefits and leaves, including FMLA, ADA, ERISA, COBRA, and HIPAA. •Life Sciences industry experience preferred. •Previous experience with UKG preferred. •Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) or similar certification is a plus. •Collaborative work style with strong customer service orientation. •Skilled in planning, organizing and managing workload and priorities. •Ability to handle sensitive data and maintain confidentiality. •Skilled communicator with excellent listening skills. Ability to effectively communicate on complex issues. •Strong proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook. •Strong attention to detail. •Ability to sit; stand; walk; reach with arms and hands; lift and move small objects; and use hands to keyboard and perform other office related tasks including repetitive movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers. •Occasional travel required, as needed.

🏖️ Benefits

•Health insurance •Dental insurance •Vision insurance •Life insurance •Disability insurance •401(K) plan •Wellness benefits •Paid time off