HR GENERALIST

Kls Martin - Jacksonville, FL

Full-time

Jacksonville, FL

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

At KLS Martin, we offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of a dynamic and thriving company whose products are used daily across the world to help surgical patients. KLS Martin Group is a worldwide leader in creating surgical solutions for the craniomaxillofacial and cardiothoracic fields. Surgical innovation is our passion, and we are constantly working with surgeons to improve surgical care for their patients. Our product portfolio includes titanium and resorbable implants for reconstruction, innovative distraction devices to stimulate bone lengthening, over 4,000 surgical instruments, and other surgical products designed specifically for CMF and cardiothoracic surgeons. KLS Martin is an innovative leader in the treatment of CMF deformities and trauma cases. We use Individual Patient Solutions (IPS) by using our proprietary IPS products where CT scans are used to custom design implants that are created specifically for that individual patient. This technology allows our surgeons to provide the best-in-class treatment for their patients. The HR Generalist responsibilities include employee relations, the investigation of complaints and complex issues, resolving concerns of employees, guiding leadership through the process, and assisting with the development of action plans that motivate, engage, and strengthen the employee's working relationships. This role partners with the Director of Human Resources and consults with leaders on strategic workforce planning and serves as the organization's link between leadership and employees. The position requires a high level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues, and the ability to maintain professional relationships with all coworkers. In this role, you will coach and advise employees and leadership through sensitive and complex associate issues to resolve conflict and seek workable solutions. You will investigate work-related or compliance issues and present facts, recommendations, and conclusions verbally and in writing. You will also identify legal requirements affecting human resources functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance. Additionally, you will conduct individual and/or group facilitation to foster effective communication and healthy workplace relationships among employees and leadership, and assist with the Company's Learning and Development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and advises employees and leadership through sensitive and complex associate issues to resolve conflict and seek workable solutions.
• Investigates work-related or compliance issues and presents facts, recommendations, and conclusions verbally and in writing.
• Identifies legal requirements affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures and reporting are in compliance.
• Conducts individual and/or group facilitation to foster effective communication and healthy workplace relationships among employees and leadership.
• Markets available training to employees and provides necessary information about sessions.
• Assists with the Company's Learning and Development initiatives.
• Organizes team meetings, round tables, trainings, and agendas monthly.
• Assesses employee performance, reviews appraisals, and strategizes for improving employee performance.
• Investigates and resolves employee issues/concerns, ensuring follow-up in a timely manner.
• Implements, monitors, adheres to, and enforces compliance with all Company policies, procedures, and standards and federal, state, and local law as applicable including AAP, EEO, ADA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, annual mailings, and filings.
• Responds to employee's benefit questions, assists with resolution of problems regarding access to or payment of benefits, assists employees with paperwork related to filing medical claims, and processes enrollment forms and change requests.
• Coordinates paperwork related to benefits, 401k retirement plans, workers' compensation, and unemployment.
• Maintains employee files and Paycom database.
• Partners with leaders to understand and execute the organization's HR and talent strategy, particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Assists in developing policies and work instructions for the HR team.
• Conducts employee new hire check-ins and exit interviews.
• Establishes and maintains bulletin boards for the posting of legal and corporate notices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or directly related field.
• At least 5+ years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience overall.
• At least 4+ years of experience in associate relations, including conflict resolution, complaint investigations, and policy interpretation.
• Strong comprehension of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Paycom or other ATS/HRIS system strongly preferred.
• Human Resources coursework, PHR, SHRM - CP preferred.
• Knowledge of current employment laws and practices preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, tools, and techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• In-house training and professional development opportunities
• A culture of creativity and innovation by drawing on diverse perspectives and ideas to drive surgical innovation