HR Generalist - Athens, TX

Description

Company Overview

Biomerics is a world-class manufacturer and innovative polymer solutions provider for the medical device and biotech industries. As a vertically integrated company, we specialize in designing, developing, and producing medical devices for diagnostic and interventional procedures. We are focused on next-generation solutions for vascular access, electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management, neurovascular, structural heart, and cardiovascular markets.

At Biomerics, we are dedicated to our diverse employee base. We understand that a strong, skilled, and engaged workforce is the foundation of our continued success as a business. We strive to live up to Biomerics' values in all our interactions. It is an exciting time to be part of our collective team, and there is no limit to the impact that can be achieved here at Biomerics. We improve and advance the lives of our employees and the patients who depend on our products.

At Biomerics, we believe in integrity, partnership, empowerment and accountability, trust, agility, teamwork, and excellence, and we care. Our team-oriented, customer-focused corporate culture prioritizes building strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships with customers and our team members.

As an Human Resources Generalist you will be instrumental in driving HR initiatives and enhancing the overall employee experience across our organization. Utilizing your business acumen and HR expertise, you will provide strategic guidance and hands-on support in areas such as recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, payroll, and HR policy administration. This role will foster seamless interactions between employees and management, contributing to a productive and positive workplace culture.

Job Responsibilities

• Policy Development: Develop, implement, and administer employee policies that align with company goals and adhere to legal requirements.
• Employee Support: Provide expert guidance on benefits enrollment, payroll issues, 401(k) enrollment, and PTO discrepancies, ensuring timely and accurate resolutions.
• Management Advisory: Offer high-quality advice to management on employee relations and performance management, including assistance with disciplinary actions and termination processes.
• Employee Engagement: Actively engage with employees through regular interactions, fostering open communication to address concerns, gather feedback, and develop actionable improvement plans.
• Complaint Investigation: Investigate employee complaints, including harassment, bullying, and discrimination, ensuring a fair and compliant resolution process.
• Recruitment and Onboarding: Support proactive recruitment efforts by posting job openings, screening candidates, and onboarding new hires. Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with I-9 and other legal requirements.
• Employee Handbook Management: Regularly update the Employee Handbook to reflect current policies and procedures.
• Job Description Maintenance: Draft and revise job descriptions as needed to accommodate evolving roles within the company.
• HR Improvement Projects: Lead and participate in HR improvement initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Event Planning: Assist in planning and executing company events to promote employee engagement and team cohesion.

Requirements

• Bi-Lingual Spanish/English is a plus
• 2-4 years industry experience in Human Resources.
• Administers various human resource plans and procedures for all company personnel while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Functions as a resource that all employees feel comfortable approaching for assistance or guidance with employment concerns or issues.
• Maintains employee handbook and policies including editing existing policies and drafting new policies compliant with all current laws and regulations.
• Performs benefits administration to include coordinating with benefits suppliers, change reporting, and communicating benefit information to employees.
• Conducts recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt personnel utilizing creative approaches to recruitment to reduce reliance on temporary agencies.
• Reviews all employee development discussions and proposed pay changes and continually evaluates pay level vs responsibilities for fairness across departments.
• Conducts new employee orientations and records the training performed within the orientations.
• Shares the responsibility with supervision for employee disciplinary discussions and exit interviews.
• Keeps OSHA logs up to date.
• Provide backup support to payroll function as needed.
• Keeps work area organized and promotes good housekeeping.
• Follows applicable QMS Documents, Procedures, and Process Maps.
• Other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by The Management Team.

Biomerics offers the following benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation Days, and 401k.

Please, No Recruitment Agency calls or emails (we are not using recruitment services for this or any other role posted).

The salary estimates are estimates from this job board and not a guarantee from Biomerics salary range.

Biomerics does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies that are not already on Biomerics' approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to Biomerics by search/recruiting agencies not already on Biomerics approved agency list shall become the property of Biomerics. If Biomerics subsequently hires the candidate, Biomerics shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.