HR Generalist
About The Position
The HR Generalist supports Axogen’s Vandalia, Ohio manufacturing facility with day-to-day administration across all phases of the employee life cycle. Working closely with site leadership and the Talent Management team, the role supports talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, policy administration, training and development, compliance, and employee support initiatives. The HR Generalist serves as a trusted resource to employees and leaders, helps ensure consistent application of HR policies and practices, and supports programs that strengthen organizational effectiveness and the employee experience. The role also supports HRBP-led initiatives and talent management activities, partnering with leaders to attract, retain, and develop high-performing talent. The position is based at 913 Industrial Drive Place, Vandalia, OH 45377, and requires willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum of 3 years of progressive and diverse human resources experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and good listening skills.
- Ability to work as a team player and relate to employees at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to analyze facts and issues, recommend a course of action, and know when to compromise or be assertive.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to manage time and prioritize workload, handle multiple tasks without close supervision, adapt to change, and consistently meet deadlines.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
Responsibilities
- Support HRBP-led initiatives that promote a positive employee experience and reflect Axogen’s values and leadership expectations.
- Build relationships across the organization, establish credibility, maintain integrity, and serve as an approachable resource for employees and leaders.
- Support HR programs, policies, and procedures that enhance operational effectiveness, improve employee experience, and ensure consistency.
- Partner with leaders across the talent lifecycle, including recruitment, selection, onboarding, development, performance management, and offboarding.
- Support HRBP-led talent management activities related to onboarding, development, engagement, and retention.
- Maintain job descriptions in accordance with Axogen standards, review them initially for completeness and consistency, and submit recommendations to the HRBP for final review and approval.
- Coordinate and support training and development programs.
- Assist with performance management processes through administration, tracking, communication, and coordination.
- Support consistent application of HR policies, practices, and programs and escalate complex issues to HRBP leadership as appropriate.
- Maintain required employment records and compliance-related documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards.
- Communicate and educate employees and leaders about HR policies, procedures, and company programs.
- Perform other duties and special projects assigned in support of business objectives and organizational growth.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package effective on date of hire.
- Educational assistance available to all employees.
- Matching 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid holidays, including floating holidays.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Referral incentive program.
- Annual bonus eligibility.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
- Medical Flexible Spending Account.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid caregiver leave.
- Basic life insurance.
- Supplemental life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
