HR Generalist

Summary Statement

For more than a century, Ottobock has pursued the mission of helping people living with limb loss or mobility challenges regain or maintain their freedom of movement. We do this through the development of leading prosthetic, orthotic and wheelchair innovation and an unwavering commitment to delivering superior patient care experiences. As a growing healthcare company, we continue to invest in both our people and new service offerings. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide and 1,100 across North America, we are dedicated to advancing the O&P industry and improving the lives of the people served by it.

 

We are looking for a Human Resource Generalist to join our Ottobock HR Team at our Salt Lake City, Utah location. The ideal candidate will have a passion for human resources and helping employees with a desire to work and advance in our growing international healthcare company.  The HR Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with the HR Director supporting North American Operations (Salt Lake City, UT and Louisville, KY).   Working in HR requires excellent interpersonal skills being friendly, helpful, positive, professional, and comfortable working closely with others at all job levels.  If you would like to be part of a passionate, hard-working team that makes a difference in human mobility, then this is an opportunity for you. 

(This position is on-site and remote work is not available)

Duties & Responsibilities

 

• Administers various human resource plans for employees,  including the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures. 
• Participates in execution of department goals, objectives, and systems.  
• Conducts full-cycle recruitment efforts for all exempt, nonexempt and temporary employees.  This includes managing relationships with temporary agencies and recruitment firms.
• Responsible for new-hire administrative onboarding activities.
• Coaches management through change management and performance management issues.  
• Supports employee relations activities as necessary (plans of action, separations/terminations, etc.).  
• Responds to employee questions and requests for information, utilizing self-service tools and vendor programs.
• Completes HRIS data entry for Operations.  Assists with HR reporting, tracking, and other metrics.  
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR team to develop local solutions, programs and policies aligned with our Global HR Standards.  
• Maintains compliance with federal and state employment regulations.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.  

Qualifications

 

• Minimum of 3 - 4 years HR experience.  
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.  
• HR certification desired.
• Prior HR experience working in a manufacturing/production facility preferred.
• Basic employee benefits and compensation knowledge. 
• Strong, demonstrated computer skills, specifically in the Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), HRIS systems (ADP, SAP, etc.) and Applicant Tracking systems (SAP, ClearCompany, etc.)
• Self-motivated, personable, strong work ethic and organizational skills.  
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle pressure and multiple projects with frequently changing priorities.  
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws. 
• Travel required approximately 1-3 times per year. 

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Dental

Health savings accounts with employer contribution

Flexible spending account options

Company-paid life insurance policy

Paid time off

Company holidays

Floating holidays

100% company-paid short & long-term disability

401k match up to 3.5%

Paid parental leave

 

 

Ottobock will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age (40 or older) disability and genetic information.