Head of Employee Relations & HR Compliance

S. medical device manufacturer with over three decades of operation and a strong international presence. The company is a recognized leader in its niche within the broader orthotics and prosthetics industry, known for its proprietary material technology and a significant intellectual property portfolio.

This is a sole-charge HR Manager role sitting within a hands-on manufacturing environment of approximately 125 employees. As the company's dedicated HR resource, you will cover all functional areas including compliance, payroll, employee relations, and safety. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in bringing structure, consistency, and people-focused thinking to a growing organization.

The ideal candidate combines genuine warmth with the discipline to uphold confidentiality and regulatory standards without exception. Serve as the single point of contact for all HR matters across a manufacturing workforce of approximately 125 employees

Conduct a comprehensive review and remediation of existing HR documentation, compliance records, and regulatory filings as a first-priority initiative

Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes, including coordination with external agencies and management of work authorization and visa-related requirements

Administer and oversee all payroll functions, bonus calculations, and compensation plans — ensuring accuracy across weekly, monthly, and annual pay cycles

Maintain full OSHA compliance, including incident reporting, safety training, on-site safety meetings, and regulatory certifications

Manage all aspects of employee benefits administration, including the company's retirement savings plan

Handle employee relations matters — including conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, and sensitive interpersonal issues — with professionalism and sound judgment

Maintain accurate employee records, job descriptions, performance reviews, and department documentation

Partner with management on workforce development, training initiatives, and employee engagement

Serve as Training Process Owner within the company's quality management system (ISO/FDA framework)

Participate in annual inventory and support operational projects as required

Minimum of 3 years experience in a generalist or manager-level HR role within a manufacturing, production, or similarly regulated environment

S. employment law, OSHA regulations, and HR compliance requirements

Demonstrated experience managing payroll, bonus structures, and compensation administration

Experience handling employee relations issues, including documentation, disciplinary processes, and conflict resolution

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Exceptional attention to detail and a track record of maintaining accurate, up-to-date HR records

Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion

Comfortable working independently in a solo HR function — self-directed, resourceful, and proactive

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Prior experience supporting employees through visa and work authorization processes

Familiarity with ISO or FDA quality management systems and maintaining training records within those frameworks

Experience with workers' compensation claims and OSHA 300 log reporting

Background in a medical device, life sciences, or healthcare-adjacent manufacturing environment

Performance bonuses: paid weekly, monthly, and annually

Retirement: Simple IRA with employer contribution

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