Human Resources Associate

Company Description

Sirtex Medical is a global leader in healthcare, with offices in the U.S., Australia, Germany, and Singapore, dedicated to improving patient outcomes. 

Our mission is to be at the forefront of minimally invasive cancer and embolization therapies. By partnering with physicians, we aim to provide innovative products that enhance patient outcomes and simplify treatments. Achieving this ambitious goal requires passionate and talented individuals who are committed to making a difference. Our flagship product, SIR-Spheres® Y-90 resin microspheres, is a targeted radiation therapy for liver cancer. To date, we have delivered over >150K doses across 50+ countries, significantly impacting patients' lives worldwide. Our success is fueled by our dedication to serving the medical community, maintaining professionalism, fostering a collaborative work culture, nurturing an entrepreneurial spirit, and continuously pursuing innovation and improvement. 

At Sirtex, we are committed to creating a great workplace. We offer a range of benefits, programs, and services to support our employees, ensuring they have opportunities to contribute to our success and advance their careers. Join our inclusive community, where you can collaborate with talented colleagues, bring your ideas to life, and advance your career, all while delivering innovative healthcare solutions to patients.

Job Description

Sirtex is searching for a Human Resources Associate to join our talented team of A-players. This position is designed as a support role and development opportunity for an early career human resource professional. Working closely with the Sr. Director, Human Resources and the global HR team, the HR Associate serves as a vital link between employees and the HR department.  The HR Associate helps to support HR processes and requirements across the Americas region and ensures HR functions are carried out efficiently and effectively.

This is a 2 day hybrid / 3 day on-site position.  Candidates must be able to work onsite at the Woburn location Tues, Wed and Thurs 8-5 p.m.

Primary Responsibilities:

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Work with the Talent Acquisition team prepare offer letters and other documentation as needed.
• Manage pre-employment screening process
• Support system changes to our enterprise hiring platform, Smart Recruiters
• Assist with the onboarding process for new hires, including preparing new hire paperwork, conducting orientation sessions, and setting up employee files.
• Oversee new hire and termination workflow for communication to IT, hiring managers, finance etc.
• Perform exit interviews

Payroll and Benefits Administration

• Assist with payroll processing, ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Administer employee benefits programs, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies including enrollment, changes, and terminations.
• Support payroll processing by providing accurate employee data and resolving payroll-related issues.
• Respond to employee inquiries about payroll and benefits.
• Manage leave of absences in compliance with local and federal requirements.
• Assist with annual Open Enrollment and ongoing benefits changes (change of status) for all Americas employees
• Manage Vendor Credentialing

HRIS Superuser and Employee Record Management

• Sage People Super User (implementation, new functionality, reporting, training)
• Maintain and update employee records, including personal information, job titles, and employment history.
• Manage employee data in HRIS, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ensure that all HR records are accurate, confidential, and up to date.
• Generate standard and ad-hoc HR reports and analytics.

Employee Relations

• Corporate policy revision – updates, posting, and development under the direction of the CHRO
• Create, update and maintain job descriptions.
• Draft and distribute all employee letters pertaining to promotions, job changes etc.
• Assist in addressing employee concerns and issues.
• Help to implement and communicate HR policies and procedures.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and activities.
• Coordinate Sirtex Service Awards

Compliance and Reporting

• AAP/EEO Reporting and record keeping
• Manage immigration and relocation efforts under manager supervision
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of reports such as turnover, employee demographics, and compliance audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
• 2-3 years’ HR experience in a