HR Generalist

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides service and support to designated client groups.
• Consults, counsels and coaches employees and leadership throughout the employment life cycle.
• Facilitates and resolves employee relations issues. Assists in matters of communications between employees and leadership, performance management, conflict resolution, change management, disciplinary action, and explanation and clarification of policies and procedures.
• Analyses data, reports, and metrics to empower understanding of workforce trends and develop solutions, programs, policies and procedures.
• Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• Participates, facilitates and/or conducts employee and leadership training programs. Proactively identifies opportunities to address leadership capabilities.
• Conducts exit interviews with employees.
• Assists in development, documentation and implementation of continuous improvement of Human Resource processes, procedures and programs to meet organizational needs.
• Ensures adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations governing the employment process.
• Performs other duties and tasks as required.
• Promote a culture of wellbeing and professional employee services within Merit EMEA.
• Demonstrates a big picture understanding of a commercial business, its interrelations, and priorities.
• Interacts with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Lead and manage various projects throughout the business and implement initiatives.
• Performs other related duties and tasks as required.

MINIMUM SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Dutch and English speaking (Essential), French (Preferable)
• A minimum of five years general Human Resources experience.
• Relevant experience in an international commercial environment.
• A general knowledge of all facets of the human resource function in organizations.
• High level of employee relations experience.
• Ability to interview / select employees at all levels, resolve concerns and obtain employee information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize incisively and demonstrate teamwork capabilities.
• Excellent IT and Communication skills including the use of social media, writing, proofing, and editing skills.
• Comfortable with Data analytics, Project Management, Advanced Excel, and Workday.
• Ability to work well with Senior Leaders and answer questions regarding policies and procedures.
• Experience working on organizational transformation projects
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work under strict time constraints.

We are Global

Founded in 1987, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy. Merit serves client hospitals worldwide with an international sales force and clinical support team totalling in excess of 500 individuals. Merit employs approximately 6,300 people worldwide.

Merit Medical EMEA currently has over 300 employees, spread over more than 20 countries in the EMEA region.

Merit Maastricht (The Netherlands) is the European Headquarters and Distribution Center of Excellence. Much of Merit Medical’s world-class customer service happens here along with our excellent physician training courses. More than 100 employees work at this growing Merit campus and enjoy many benefits, such as flexible working hours and competitive salaries as well as learning opportunities and internships.

Culture

A supportive and collaborative environment make Merit Medical a friendly, enjoyable place to work. We are proud of our energetic and dynamic culture. Diversity & Inclusion is evident here with a 50/50 ratio of male and female employees and more than 30 nationalities. We value every employee as an individual.

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.