HR Generalist

Axogen • Vandalia, OH

6d • Onsite

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, helping ensure consistent application of HR policies and practices and supporting programs that strengthen organizational effectiveness and the employee experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 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 determine 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, including trust, respect, accountability, and inclusion.
• Build strong relationships across the organization by establishing credibility, maintaining integrity, and serving as an approachable resource for employees and leaders.
• Support HR programs, policies, and procedures that enhance operational effectiveness, improve the employee experience, and ensure consistency across the organization.
• Partner with leaders throughout 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 HRBPs with performance management processes, including administration, tracking, communication, and coordination.
• Support consistent application of HR policies, practices, and programs, escalating complex issues to HRBP leadership as appropriate.
• Maintain required employment records and compliance 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 in support of business objectives and organizational growth.

Benefits

• Annual bonus eligibility.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Matching 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Nine paid holidays and three floating holidays.
• Dependent care flexible spending account.
• Medical flexible spending account.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid caregiver leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Disability insurance.
• Referral incentive program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level