Human Resources Generalist - Payroll/Recruitment (Full Time)

Job Title: HR Generalist Location: Full -Time-On-site Cummings Center, Beverly, MA
American Surgical 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.

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 position offers high visibility, organizational impact, and long-term ownership of the HR function within a growing company.
Employee Lifecycle & HR Operations
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
Lead annual performance review process (summer cycle) including timeline management, manager support, and documentation
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
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
Compliance, Risk & Governance
Oversee legal and regulatory HR compliance
Coordinate with external legal and compliance consultants
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
Support office coordination and administrative needs as required
Act as a visible, accessible, and trusted HR partner to the workforce

Proven experience as an HR Generalist
Full-time employees (FTEs)
High-volume temporary/contract workforces
Employee relations
Payroll and timekeeping processes
Performance management
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. Language Requirement
Bilingual (Spanish/English) – is a plus