Human Resources Generalist

Do you have experience in human resources and looking for the right employment opportunity that not only has a great compensation package but whose work is also meaningful? Join our HR Team!

Who we are

Ride Designs, a division of Sunrise Medical is committed to improving people's lives by providing innovative, high-quality mobility products and services that exceed customer expectations. Sunrise Medical is a world leader in the development, design, manufacture, and distribution of manual and powered wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and both standard and made-to-order seating and positioning systems.

What we offer

• Excellent health benefits plans, which includes FSA and HSA options
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous vacation, paid sick time-off and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Wellness programs and benefits
• Education Reimbursement Program

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the Human Resource duties of the Ride Designs division of Sunrise Medical.  This position performs Human Resources related duties at the professional level and may carry out responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas:  associate relations, training, recruiting, onboarding, safety, benefits, and compensation.

Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Partners with associates and management to communicate various Human Resources policies, procedures, employment laws, standards, and government regulations.
• Provides professional recruitment services to the organization through screening, sourcing candidates, interviewing, and managing interview process.
• Administers pre-employment activities (offer letters, background checks, drug screens, employment verifications, reference checks, and new hire paperwork).
• Responsible for administration of Time-keeping system and making sure hourly associates are paid correctly.
• Conducts HRIS data entry (new hire, status changes, termination, etc.).
• Responsible for conducting and analyzing exit interviews to make recommendations to the management team for appropriate action and continuous improvement.
• Responds to associate relation issues such as associate complaints, harassment, and discrimination allegations.
• Duties may include documenting standard operating procedures, preparing reports, and compiling data for analysis.
• Creates and updates job descriptions.
• Conducts training for the workforce as needed as part of the H.R. Team.
• Coordinates associate recognition, communication, training, and orientation programs.
• Provides assistance to employees with their WCB claims and accident reporting. Compiles and submits incident/accident reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for the administration of workers' compensation program, including but not limited to timely monitoring all active claims and working with the insurance carrier and the injured worker to reduce employee lost time.
• Implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Assists H.R. Director in responding to all legal issues.
• Other duties as necessary to support H.R. Departments.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• BS/BA in related field and 3+ years of related experience.
• PHR certificate preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential matters and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work on a technical level
• Ability to speak in front of audience and communicate individually or in small groups.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, expert level of general computer knowledge, and experience working with HR software programs required.
• Ability to multi-task.

Competencies

• Building Collaborative Relationships – Developing and maintaining partnerships with others
• Customer Orientation – Demonstrated concern for satisfying one’s external and/or internal customers
• Attention to Communication – Ensuring that information is passed on to others who should be kept informed.
• Managing Change – Initiating, sponsoring, or championing organizational change; helping others to successfully manage organizational change.
• Interpersonal Awareness – Noticing, interpreting and anticipating others’ concerns and feelings, and communicating this awareness empathetically to others.
• Self Confidence – Faith in one’s own ideas and ability to be successful; taking an independent position in the face of opposition.
• Personal Credibility – Demonstrated concern that one be perceived as responsible, reliable and trustworthy.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Deductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Flexibility of Closure – The ability to identify or detect a known pattern that is hidden in other distracting material.
• Inductive Reasoning – The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
• Information Ordering – The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules.
• Oral Comprehension – The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Perceptual Speed – The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other.
• Problem Sensitivity – The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Selective Attention – The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Written Comprehension – The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Written Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Lift Strength – The ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently or up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Attendance - Regular attendance is required.
• Overtime - Must be able to work overtime, as required.