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 supporting business objectives, talent development, and employee engagement. The role partners with leaders and employees across the United States, leads recruitment efforts, and serves as the primary HR contact for the Horsham, Pennsylvania office. It combines strategic HR partnership with hands-on work in talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and HR compliance. The role leads US recruiting and manages the full hiring cycle, develops and oversees a company-wide internship program, advises managers and employees on HR matters, and supports employee engagement and site activities. It also partners with business leaders on workforce and talent planning, performance and development initiatives, compensation programs, and improvements to HR practices. The position supports US employment-law compliance, HR policies, records, systems, reporting, and confidential information handling.

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.
Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with ability to communicate across all organizational levels.
Ability to manage competing priorities, independently develop project plans, and drive initiatives through successful 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 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead US recruitment efforts, partnering with hiring managers to define staffing needs, set priorities, develop strategies, and achieve hiring outcomes.
Manage full-cycle recruitment, 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 program design, stakeholder engagement, recruitment, university partnerships, onboarding, and evaluation.
Partner with leaders to identify internship opportunities, establish program objectives, and create a development-focused intern experience.
Advise managers and employees on employee relations, performance concerns, workplace policies, and resolution strategies.
Lead or coordinate objective, confidential employee investigations; document findings and recommend actions with relevant stakeholders.
Provide guidance, training, and interpretation on HR policies, procedures, and practices.
Serve as the primary HR contact for the Horsham, Pennsylvania office, supporting employees, coordinating HR activities, and facilitating engagement initiatives.
Support site communications, employee events, office initiatives, and coordination with internal stakeholders.
Partner with business leaders and functional stakeholders on HR strategies that support organizational priorities, culture, and employee 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 and implement improvements to HR processes, programs, and practices.
Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws 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 it accurately.
Support HR reporting, documentation, and administrative processes to promote efficiency and data integrity.