Human Resources Specialist

People and Culture Specialist

Change people’s lives and love what you do! Cochlear is the most recognized brand in hearing health care.

Human needs have always been our inspiration, ever since Professor Graeme Clark set out to create the first multi-channel cochlear implant because he saw his father struggle with hearing loss. We always start with people in mind – thinking about their needs.

For this reason, our products, services and support will continue to evolve and improve. We are by our customers’ side through the entire hearing journey, so they can experience a life full of hearing. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives and working in an organization where they can be part of bringing the mission to life each day.

About the role

As Cochlear continues to grow and service our customers, we are recruiting for a People and Culture Specialist in our Americas head office based in Lone Tree, CO. This role offers a hybrid work environment with a combination of in-office and remote work from home.

In alignment with our organizational principle of providing a safe work environment, employees of Cochlear are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The only allowable exceptions include qualifying medical and religious accommodation. Proof of your COVID-19 vaccination will be required prior to your start date.

To be successful in this role you’ll be able to respond to all Human Resources inquiries as they come into the People Advisory Services team. You’ll work collaboratively across the business to support Cochlear Americas employees and managers by providing guidance and advice on all matters relating to employee lifecycle process, programs and policies. This entry-level Human Resources role will be responsible for ensuring that inquiries are actioned, resolved, and tracked.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Cochlear Americas employees by providing timely, consistent support as a member of the People and Culture team.
• Set up new employees in the People and Culture systems, create and maintain employee files and action all employment status changes.
• Support annual compensation review with data collation and system updates.
• Manage logistics for in-person training sessions for employees
• Support managers with voluntary employee exit processes

Key Requirements

To add value to Cochlear in this role you'll be able to meet and demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities in your application and at interview:

• Bachelor’s Degree – or
• High school diploma AND 2 years of Human Resources support/coordination experience
• Must display a high level of customer service that is timely, accurate and professional
• Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Intermediate computer skills required, to include Microsoft Office
• Must possess strong attention to detail
• The ability to speak, read and write Spanish fluently is a plus!

Physical & Mental Demands

The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to be in a stationary (seated/standing) position; utilize business technology for work product delivery, communicate orally and in writing with others internal or external to the organization, utilize problem solving/critical thinking skills to discern and convey information. Must occasionally transport/move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. The individual is regularly required to utilize comprehension, critical thinking, communication, problem solving, organization reasoning, relating to others and discernment of items such as product specifications, procedures and processes to customers (whether internal or external). Influence, organization/classification of information and planning are also required

The work environment is an office environment and a home-office environment and are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

In addition to the opportunity to develop your knowledge and grow professionally, we offer competitive wages and benefits. The Target Salary Range is $23.00 - $26.00 per hour based upon experience as well as a bonus of 5% of base salary.

The overall benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability, pet insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Matching, PTO (vacation, holidays, floating holidays, sick and volunteer time off), tuition reimbursement, maternity and paternity leave, and wellness programs.

by completing your application form online. Applicants must meet the job specific application criteria to be considered. Visit our careers site at www.cochlear.us/careers to learn more.

Cochlear Americas is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cochlear will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation with completing the online application, please contact us via web or phone at 303-264-2549.