HR Generalist

Surmodics•Horsham, PA

20d

About The Position

Surmodics Services and Technologies, Inc. (SurmodicsST) is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to develop and implement HR programs and initiatives that support business objectives, talent development, and employee engagement. The role partners with leaders and employees across the US, leads recruitment efforts, and serves as the primary HR site contact for the Horsham, Pennsylvania office. It combines strategic HR partnership with hands-on work across talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and HR compliance. The position devotes approximately 60% of its responsibilities to talent acquisition and operational HR services, 25% to strategic HR services, and 15% to HR administration and compliance. It leads US recruitment and a company-wide internship program, supports managers and employees with workplace matters, and works with business leaders on workforce planning, talent management, compensation, and organizational effectiveness. It also maintains HR records and supports compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations. SurmodicsST is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

Requirements

At least 3 years of progressive HR experience, including support for multiple business functions and a range of HR activities.
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
Demonstrated recruitment and talent acquisition experience, including partnering with hiring managers and managing multiple open positions.
Strong understanding of HR practices, employee relations, performance management, and applicable employment laws and regulations.
Strong critical-thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, including the ability to assess situations and recommend practical solutions.
Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across organizational levels.
Ability to manage competing priorities, independently develop project plans, and drive initiatives through execution.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and ability to work with HR information systems and recruiting technology.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.
Proactive, collaborative, and service-oriented approach, with the ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing, coordinating, or managing HR programs and initiatives.
Experience establishing an internship or early-career talent program.

Responsibilities

Lead US recruitment efforts, partnering with hiring managers to define staffing needs, recruitment strategies, and hiring priorities.
Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, candidate assessment, offers, and onboarding partnership.
Build relationships with external recruiters, staffing partners, universities, and other talent sources.
Monitor recruitment metrics, prepare hiring reports, identify trends, and recommend process improvements.
Develop, launch, and manage a company-wide US internship program, including design, stakeholder engagement, recruitment, university partnerships, onboarding, and evaluation.
Partner with business leaders to identify internship opportunities, set program objectives, and create a positive development-focused experience for interns and teams.
Advise managers and employees on employee relations, performance concerns, workplace policies, and resolution strategies.
Lead or coordinate objective and confidential employee investigations, document findings, and recommend actions with relevant stakeholders.
Provide guidance and training on HR policies, procedures, and practices.
Serve as the primary HR contact for the Horsham, Pennsylvania office; support local employee needs, coordinate site HR activities, facilitate engagement initiatives, and promote a connected workplace.
Support site communications, employee events, office initiatives, and coordination with internal stakeholders.
Partner with business leaders and functional stakeholders to develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that support organizational priorities, culture, and engagement.
Facilitate workforce planning, organizational structure assessments, and identification of talent needs and capability gaps.
Support performance management, leadership development, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
Contribute to compensation strategies and programs that support business objectives, internal equity, and external competitiveness.
Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, programs, and practices and enhance organizational effectiveness and employee experience.
Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and support US compliance.
Partner with Legal and other stakeholders on employment matters, policy interpretation, investigations, and risk mitigation.
Maintain accurate employee records, HR documentation, and HR information systems in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
Support the development, communication, implementation, and review of HR policies, procedures, and programs.
Protect confidential employee and organizational information and handle sensitive information accurately.
Support HR reporting, documentation, and administrative processes to promote efficiency and data integrity.