HR Generalist

Summary Statement

For more than a century Ottobock has pursued the mission of helping people living with limb loss or mobility challenges regain or maintain their freedom of movement. We do this through the development of leading prosthetic, orthotic and wheelchair innovation and an unwavering commitment to delivering superior patient care experiences. As a growing healthcare company, we continue to invest in both our people and new service offerings. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide and 1,100 across North America, we are dedicated to advancing the O&P industry and improving the lives of the people served by it.

We are looking for a HR Generalist to join our remote West Coast Team! 

The HR Generalist supports the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department.  This role manages a range of HR functions including employee relations, compliance, and performance management. The HR Generalist works closely with employees and management to foster a positive work environment, ensure HR policies are followed, and support the company’s objectives. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer HR plans and policies for employees, including developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures. 
• Support employee relations activities, including plans of action, separations/terminations, and responding to employee questions utilizing self-service tools and vendor programs. 
• Coach management on change management and performance management issues. 
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment regulations through regular audits and policy enforcement. 
• Manage HRIS system and data entry for Ottobock Patient Care, including HR reporting, tracking, and metrics. 
• Analyze trends and metrics to develop local solutions and programs aligned with global HR standards. 
• Assist in performance management processes by coaching managers and employees on performance issues. 
• Coordinate training and development initiatives to support employee growth and company goals. 
• Lead employee engagement activities focused on rewards and recognition, team building, and fostering open employee feedback channels. 
• Collaborate on HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives with the HR team. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. 
• 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources roles, with a focus on employee relations and HR administration. 
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations. 
• Located on West Coast and will work PT business hours.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

• Strong understanding of HR best practices and employment laws. 
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with employees and managers. 
• Proficiency with HRIS systems (ADP, SAP) and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. 
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills. 
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong analytical skills to interpret HR data and provide insights for decision-making. 

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Health savings accounts with employer contribution
• Flexible spending account options
• Company-paid life insurance policy
• Paid time off
• Company holidays
• Floating holidays
• 100% company-paid short & long-term disability
• 401k match up to 3.5%
• Paid parental leave

Ottobock will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age (40 or older) disability and genetic information.

Note: Ottobock does not accept CVs from recruiting agencies or staffing firms and will not consider payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited CVs. We kindly request that all job seekers interested in opportunities with us apply directly through our official careers page: https://www.ottobock.com/en-us/careers