People Team Coordinator (HR) Contract

Location: Hybrid; onsite Tuesdays and Thursdays, with onsite work twice a month in Novato, California, United States

Company

BioMarin is a biotechnology company developing medicines for genetically defined rare diseases and supporting patients and families worldwide.

What you will do

• Process expense reports for the People Leadership Team and resolve discrepancies using Concur.
• Coordinate meetings in Outlook and Teams with internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as an administrative point of contact for People Team operations and employee requests.
• Complete, audit, and maintain electronic Form I-9 records, including timely re-verifications.
• Support onboarding through Jobvite, administer education reimbursement, and prepare bi-weekly Payroll reports.
• Maintain benefits content, coordinate wellness communications and campaigns, support onsite events, and route HR and Benefits documentation.

Requirements

• At least four years of experience in an Administrative Assistant or similar support role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Teams.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong administrative judgment, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to apply policies consistently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, discretion with confidential information, and strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work onsite in San Rafael and Novato, California, according to the hybrid schedule.

Nice to have

• Experience with Concur, Jobvite, Oracle HCM, SharePoint, Viva Engage, and Canva.
• Prior HR experience.
• Experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Support employee wellness communications and initiatives with external wellness vendors.
• Coordinate community lunches, wellness fairs, flu shot clinics, and service events.
• Work with employees, vendors, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Security, and cross-functional partners.
• Contribute to a safe and environmentally responsible workplace through EHS initiatives and training.