HR Generalist

Job description

Surmodics Services and Technologies, Inc. (SurmodicsST) is dedicated to delivering industry-leading expertise in the development, manufacturing, and application of coatings for medical devices. We are seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our team! The Human Resources Generalist develops and implements HR programs and initiatives that support business objectives, talent development, and employee engagement. This role partners with leaders and employees across the US, with a focus on leading recruitment efforts and serving as the primary HR site contact for the Horsham, PA office. The position balances strategic HR partnership with hands-on execution across talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and HR compliance. Key Responsibilities Talent Acquisition & Operational HR Services (60%) •    Lead US recruitment efforts across the organization, partnering with hiring managers to define staffing needs, develop recruitment strategies, establish hiring priorities, and deliver effective hiring outcomes. •    Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, candidate assessment, offer management, and onboarding partnership. •    Build and maintain effective relationships with external recruiters, staffing partners, universities, and other talent sources to strengthen recruitment pipelines and support business growth. •    Monitor recruitment metrics and prepare hiring activity reports to evaluate recruiting effectiveness, identify trends, and recommend process improvements. •    Develop, launch, and manage a company-wide US internship program, including program design, stakeholder engagement, intern recruitment, university partnerships, onboarding, and ongoing program evaluation. •    Partner with business leaders to identify meaningful internship opportunities, establish program objectives, and create a positive, development-focused experience for interns and participating teams. •    Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on employee relations matters, performance concerns, workplace policies, and appropriate resolution strategies. •    Lead or coordinate thorough, objective, and confidential employee investigations, documenting findings and recommending appropriate actions in partnership with relevant stakeholders. •    Provide guidance, training, and interpretation of HR policies, procedures, and practices to promote consistency and effective application across the organization. •    Serve as the primary HR site contact for the Horsham, PA office, supporting local employee needs, coordinating site-related HR activities, facilitating employee engagement initiatives, and promoting a positive and connected workplace experience. •    Support site communications, employee events, office-related initiatives, and coordination with internal stakeholders to ensure the Horsham office remains aligned with broader organizational priorities. Strategic HR Services (25%) •    Partner with business leaders and functional stakeholders to develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that support organizational priorities, strengthen company culture, and enhance employee engagement. •    Facilitate organizational planning processes, including workforce planning, organizational structure assessments, and identification of talent needs and capability gaps. •    Support talent management initiatives, including performance management, leadership development, succession planning, and employee development. •    Contribute to the development and implementation of compensation strategies and programs that support business objectives and promote internal equity and external competitiveness. •    Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, programs, and practices to enhance organizational effectiveness and the overall employee experience. HR Administration and Compliance (15%) •    Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and support compliance across the US. •    Partner with Legal and other relevant stakeholders on employment-related matters, policy interpretation, investigations, and risk mitigation as needed. •    Maintain accurate employee records, HR documentation, and