Guardian Medical, USA, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Human Resource Manager that will develop and implement strategic HR processes that align with the company’s vision and act as an advisor to executive management regarding all aspects of employee relations.
Guardian Medical is a growth stage company aiming to redefine the way medical devices are delivered to the surgical field by Advancing Sterile Packaging. Our novel sterile packaging system is unique in the industry. We are a small but rapidly growing company with under 40 employees. Our core competency is built upon our ability to provide sterile packaging services: cleaning and packaging of medical devices.
The Human Resource Manager develops and implements a structured system for the handling of all employee-related issues and for the administration of payroll and benefits. This role is key to producing a culture of respect and teamwork by applying all policies and practices consistently and by providing a compassionate understanding of human relations. The Human Resource Manager serves as a leader in instructing all other management on best practices and industry regulations by staying knowledgeable of current legislation and expectations.
Travel Location and Requirements: This position is on-site daily in our Swanton facility. Limited travel may be required at times to partner facilities or to attend conferences, career fairs, and other events.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure federal, state and local legal compliance throughout human resource and payroll management by studying existing and new legislation and enforcing adherence to requirements
- Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR-related matters including performance management, disciplinary actions and conflict resolution
- Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
- Investigate employee issues and conflicts and bring them to resolution
- Develop/Revise company HR policies and implement HR strategies that are aligned with the overall business strategy
- Analyze trends and provide decision support to management using HR metrics
- Ensure job descriptions and employee handbook are up-to-date and compliant with all local, state and federal regulations
- Work closely with the Office Manager regarding recruitment and retention processes including interviewing, hiring, onboarding and training
- Oversee benefit enrollment/termination/revisions for all employees including health insurance, health savings account, 401K, life insurance
- Create/Manage employee wellness programs and staff activities
- Liaise with brokers for retirement plan, for medical insurance, for life insurance and more
- Track and manage paid time off including vacation, sick time, holiday pay and unpaid leaves of absence per company policies
- Maintain payroll information through the development of systems; directing the collection, calculation and entering of data (attendance records, salaries, benefits, new hires, terminations)
- Process payroll bi-weekly in accordance with pay periods to assure that employee checks are received on a timely basis through electronic transfers to bank accounts
- Process other financial compensations or deductions (insurance, bonuses, severance pay, taxes, workers' compensation)
- Resolve payroll errors and answer payroll-related questions
- Work with authorities (e.g. IRS) on audits or requests
- Prepare payroll reports for auditors, third-party contractors, senior management
- Nurture a positive work-environment
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing professional networks
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management or Accounting required
- SHRM-CP, CHRP Certificate or HR professional certification required for those without a degree in HR
- 5 years of experience required in implementing HR strategies and practices including conflict resolution, documentation compliance, policy development
- Thorough understanding of Worker Compensation, unemployment claims, FMLA, ADA, NLRB, FLSA
- Demonstratable in-depth knowledge of laws and regulations concerning HR and payroll principles, practices and legal requirements
- Knowledge and experience using payroll software, HR databases and Microsoft Office
- Highly proficient in running payroll and correlated tasks such as taxes, insurance, attendance, severance pay
- Ability and desire to create a culture of diversity, inclusivity collaboration and teamwork
- Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills
- Commitment to maintain confidentiality and sensitive information with discretion
Smoking and/or vaping are not conducive to a clean room environment nor are the remnants of smoking/vaping particles on an individual, therefore, Guardian has specific guidelines regarding an individual’s smoking/vaping habits.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- HR Legislation: 5 years (Required)
- Payroll management: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Professional In Human Resources (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Swanton, OH 43558: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000