Human Resources Specialist

Penumbra • Alameda, CA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Human Resources Specialist at Penumbra, you will play an integral role providing human resources support, oversight, and management of internal programs for leave of absences and accommodations. You will manage these activities from beginning to end, working closely with HR Point of Contacts to ensure alignment between managers, employees, and the company's programs. You will also serve as the point of contact for internal customers with vendors for leaves of absences and accommodations.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree with 1+ year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Entry-level knowledge of HR regulations
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication
• Ability to use sound judgment, discretion, and diplomacy in dealing with highly confidential issues
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently, consistently follow-up with employees on commitments and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ensure a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, and Outlook
• Previous HRIS experience

Nice To Haves

• Conflict resolution and coaching skills preferred
• manufacturing or medical device industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, improve, and maintain sound HR leave processes, ensuring appropriate approval levels are obtained and timely processing.
• Explain applicable leave processes, pay and benefits to employees and management.
• Manage appropriate documentation and generate related correspondence as required for leaves and work restrictions /accommodations.
• Meet with HR, managers, and supervisors to evaluate and discuss concerns.
• Coordinate leaves and work restrictions with HR and employees. Seek clarification for work restrictions and evaluate requirements with managers of return-to-work restrictions and process.
• Administer, track, and report out leaves of absence to include medical disability, FMLA/CFRA, PDL, USERRA, personal, accommodations etc.
• Escalate issues and concerns when necessary.
• Update and maintain employee statuses in HRIS database.

Benefits

• A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.
• The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.
• A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees