Human Resources Generalist-4 Days Onsite

Job Title: HR Generalist

Location: Full -Time-On-site Cummings Center, Beverly, MA

Company: American Surgical Company

About the Company

American Surgical is a growing medical device manufacturer based in Beverly, MA, specializing in high-quality, single-use surgical instruments. With a collaborative culture, predictable work schedule, and strong focus on quality and innovation, the company offers a stable, people-centered environment where employees can make a meaningful impact and grow alongside the business.

Role Overview

This is a newly created, on-site HR leadership role designed to consolidate all HR responsibilities into a single, full-time position. This role represents and will serve as the sole HR professional within the organization, supporting both full-time employees and high-volume temporary manufacturing staff.

The HR Generalist/Manager will own the full HR function, including employee lifecycle management, compliance, payroll coordination, vendor and temp agency management, onboarding/offboarding, employee relations, and HR operations. This is a true “department of one” role requiring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

This position offers high visibility, organizational impact, and long-term ownership of the HR function within a growing company.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Lifecycle & HR Operations

• Lead full-cycle onboarding and offboarding processes, including orientation, documentation, and exit interviews
• Prepare and manage offer letters, employment agreements, termination letters, and HR documentation
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee HR needs, providing walk-up and scheduled support
• Support employee relations, conflict resolution, and sensitive HR matters
• Oversee payroll processing and timecard management
• Coordinate benefits administration, including open enrollment support, employee inquiries, and vendor liaison
• Lead annual performance review process (summer cycle) including timeline management, manager support, and documentation
• Oversee FMLA and leave management (vendor-managed, internally governed)
• Maintain HR compliance, documentation governance, and audit readiness
• Manage E-Verify and HR compliance processes
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) – is a plus

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage external recruitment vendor
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for full-time roles, including job postings, screening, interviewing coordination, and offer management for specific roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop job descriptions, define hiring criteria, and support selection decisions
• Maintain applicant tracking and ensure a positive candidate experience

Workforce & Vendor Management

• Manage relationships with multiple temp agencies, serving as the primary point of contact
• Oversee high-volume temporary staffing operations, including order management, performance oversight, and issue resolution
• Handle vendor negotiations and coordination
• Support turnover management and staffing continuity
• Process agency time reports and workforce tracking

Compliance, Risk & Governance

• Oversee legal and regulatory HR compliance
• Coordinate with external legal and compliance consultants
• Manage sensitive employee issues with discretion and professionalism
• Ensure documentation accuracy and policy adherence

Training & Development

• Identify training needs and coordinate delivery of compliance training
• Support manager development through coaching, resources, and guidance on HR best practices
• Facilitate new hire orientation and ongoing employee development initiatives

Office & Organizational Support

• Serve as the central HR presence on-site
• Provide walk-up employee support
• Reduce operational burden on leadership
• Support office coordination and administrative needs as required
• Act as a visible, accessible, and trusted HR partner to the workforce

Required Qualifications

Proven experience as an HR Generalist

Experience supporting:

• Full-time employees (FTEs)
• High-volume temporary/contract workforces

Strong background in:

• Onboarding and offboarding
• Employee relations
• Payroll and timekeeping processes
• Performance management
• Vendor and agency management
• High-turnover workforce environments

Certifications:

The HR Generalist will support core human resources functions including employee relations, recruitment support, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, and HR operations, while partnering with leadership to foster a positive, high-performance workplace culture. A PHR/SHRM certification is a strong nice-to-have.

Language Requirement

Bilingual (Spanish/English) – is a plus

Compensation: $80,000-$100,000 annual base salary