GERMANY : Human Resources Generalist

About us :

NAMSA pioneered the industry, being the first independent company in the world to focus solely on medical device materials for safety. NAMSA started testing medical devices before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration began regulating such products in 1976. We are shaping the industry and have been a key contributor to the development of the test methods that govern our industry. We provide support for clients during every step of the product development lifecycle and beyond.

Come and work for an organization with the:

• Vision: to inspire innovative MedTech solutions that advance global healthcare, improve patient lives and accelerate Client success.
• Mission: to deliver best-in-class global MedTech development solutions through our people, expertise and technology by adhering to our core values:

• Act with integrity in everything we do.
• Provide best-in-class customer experiences.
• Develop superior talent and deliver expertise.
• Respond with agility and provide timely results.
• Embrace collaboration, diverse perspectives and ideas.

Your responsibilities :

• Anticipate and meet the evolving needs of the organization for assigned locations, functions or departments in collaboration with HR team members and functional leaders.
• Serve as the point of contact to respond and resolve HR-related inquiries and issues from Associates and Leaders for assigned locations, functions or departments.
• Establish strong professional relationships with assigned Leaders to facilitate management-employee coaching and evaluate workplace problems and construct relevant solutions.
• Manage Associate disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations for assigned locations, functions or departments.
• Support and manage the employee performance review process for assigned locations, functions or departments.
• Leverage leadership development resources to manage and ensure the development needs of assigned locations, functions or departments are met.
• Facilitate training and development sessions as required.
• Partner with leadership and the Talent Acquisition team to ensure staffing needs for assigned teams are met.
• Communicate, implement and manage new HR or office policies and processes as required.
• Organize and conduct new employee orientation as designated.
• Manage relevant Human Resources paperwork and documentation including, but not limited to, business contracts, employment verification, work hours and benefits for all assigned functions, locations or departments.
• Maintain Associate information within the HRIS system ensuring updates are entered, maintained and processes are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all HR data is secured and fully compliant with data privacy restrictions, maintaining and protecting both client confidentiality and NAMSA business confidentiality at all times.

As a part of an international team, you will be based on our site in Obernburg (Germany) and will be able to work from home a few days a week.

Qualifications & Technical Competencies :

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• HR Certification, as applicable locally, preferred.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Must demonstrate basic computer proficiency.
• Demonstrate a high degree of personal and professional integrity.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• Experience in working in and reporting from an HRIS system. Experience with Workday is a plus.
• Knowledge of local labor law/legislation required.
• Knowledge of local benefit programs preferred.
• Experience in:
• Employee relations
• Employment Law in Germany
• Providing HR support to our Laboratory Services and other business lines like Clinical and Consulting.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a similar position.
• Part of a global Human Resource Team and will provide support to other countries as well.
• Excellent communication skills in German (minimum level C2), English is a must, French would be a very nice to have.
• Reports to the Director, Human Resources in EMEA.