Human Resources Generalist

Company Introduction:

We’re a company of agile, customer-oriented individuals with a shared commitment to integrity, servant leadership, and teamwork. Our associates take pride and ownership in their work, and innovate to provide the highest quality, life-enhancing medical technology in the world. Together, We’re in It for Life.


Position Scope/Summary:

The primary purpose of this position is to perform HR-related duties on a professional level in some or all of the following functional areas: employee relations, training, recruiting, benefits management, and payroll functions. This position interacts with all levels throughout the organization and must be sensitive to both Associate and site needs.  The Human Resources Generalist will serve as a source of information and provide coaching and guidance for employees who have questions regarding any employee relations/human resources process through implementation of company policies and procedures.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Adheres to company values, safety, environmental, security and quality policies.
• Review time and attendance records for completeness and accuracy for processing bi-weekly payroll.
• Partners with Talent Acquisition to identify and recruit talent for site positions.
• Manage leave and time off programs in the HRIS systems and advise employees of the processes.
• Partners with Site leadership to fill hourly direct labor positions timely and attract the best local talent. Leverages managed services provider for temporary help as needed. 
• Develops management capabilities in interviewing & selection process; ensure effective onboarding    processes are in place.
• Generates communication with candidates for offers, physical & background check processes.
• Conducts orientation, corporate compliance, and/or management development training, as needed and required including I-9 & E- Verify processes.
• Assists in managing and administration of Workers’ Compensation Claims.
• Participation in the site Safety Committee Meetings & Audits. 
• Assists in resolving Associate concerns and/or complaints in a timely, fair and equitable manner.
• Provides direction and training to Associates and Site Leadership regarding policy interpretation.
• Partners with Supervisors regarding employee issues and corrective action process i.e. Attendance.
• Assists in the facilitation of focus groups, surveys, town halls and other forums to assess and deploy culture initiatives, recognition programs and facility-specific communication & continuous improvement initiatives that engage Associates.
• Assists in events to celebrate individual, team and business milestones and achievements. Actively participates on team and committee-driven well-being and community outreach activities.
• Assists in the administration of the site's annual Benefits Enrollment events and ensure Associates understanding and utilization of new benefit programs through regular and effective communication.
• Ensures accurate and timely transfer of Associate data changes to centralized Payroll processing system.
• Effectively manages and maintains associate data and transactions in HRIS systems; generate queries and ad-hoc reporting as needed.  Analyze and report on talent related metrics and trends.
• Promotes and supports Associate and manager self-service of available on-line HR tools. 
• Ensures compliance with all local/state/country labor laws and regulations; maintain accurate associate recordkeeping, electronic and hard copy, and conduct site compliance audits as required.
• Participate in the Performance Review process.
• Actively participates in site-based projects.
• Performs other duties as required.

Position Requirements:

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must exercise the highest level of confidentiality and integrity.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must be detail oriented, possess a high degree of accuracy and work well under pressure.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years related Human Resources work experience.
• Special Skills:  Human Resources Certification (SHRM PHR/SPHR).
• Specialized Knowledge:  Thorough knowledge of local, federal and state labor and employment laws.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits-effective date of hire!
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
• Generous Paid time off and 10 paid Holidays
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Universal Life and Long-Term Care
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Home Ownership Program

Environmental Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee may be occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position.  Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company’s needs may change over time.  Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive.   The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description.  The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.