Human Resources Assistant

Join the GMED team today and work on the frontier of Medical Device Innovation!

Reports to: Human Resources Manager

Division: Finance & HR

Position Classification: Non-exempt, Full-Time

Fields: Medical Devices, In-Vitro Diagnostics - Healthcare

Location(s): Rockville, MD (In-Office two days per week)

Job Description

The human resource assistant is responsible for the administrative support of day-to-day human resource operations.

Essential Functions

• Assists with day-to-day operations of the HR functions and duties;
• Coordinates with the HR Manager/Recruiter and hiring managers on staffing needs;
• Assists in the full recruiting process of employees, including job posting, identifying candidates, phone screening, team interviews, assessments and issuing employment letters;
• Performs HRIS data entry and maintains accurate and up-to-date personnel files, records, and documentation;
• Assists employees and supervisors with basic interpretation of HR policies and procedures;
• Helps with new-hire procedures, including organizing employee orientation, creating new employee files, and ensuring all necessary paperwork is properly filled out and submitted;
• Coordinates with HR Manager in program design, analysis, budgeting, implementation of new compensation program;
• Responds to reference checks and verifications of employment status;
• Assists the manager with HR projects;
• Acts as a liaison between the organization and external benefits providers and vendors;
• Helps in timesheet data gathering and follow up/correction of the Time Tracking System;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job-Specific Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical Evaluation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Ethical Practice.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective organization and time managements skills.

Who You Are

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, plus one year of HR experience.
• Able to work legally in the United States

Who We Are

GMED North America is the US subsidiary of GMED, a leading Certification Organization, a distinguished Notified Body (CE0459) Authorized to act under European Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices, European Directives 90/385/EEC, 93/42/EEC, 98/79/EC and Regulation n° 722/2012 on products utilizing tissues of animal origin, GMED certifies a vast range of medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices. An Auditing Organization recognized by the MDSAP Regulatory Authority Council. We serve the Medical Device Industry with offices in Europe and the United States.

Our goal is to provide the best in Product Certification and Quality Management Services for medical device manufacturers worldwide. At GMED North America, we strive to the highest standards of professionalism, competency, work ethic, and customer service. All our employees are the cornerstone of this process because their work directly influences GMED North America's reputation.

Aside from our expertise with due diligence, we pride ourselves in our diverse workforces, with employees from different parts of the world.

Our Values:

• Commitment to Clients and Patients' safety
• Expertise
• Reliability
• Team Work

GMED North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse, inclusive, and healthy work environment with a unique culture. GMED North America recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, and all the other characteristics that make us unique.

What We Offer

At GMED North America, our primary goal is to attract and retain exceptional talent who are not only subject matter experts, but also passionate about upholding the integrity and excellence of our services. We recognize that our success is driven by the expertise and commitment of our team, and we are focused on creating an environment where top professionals can thrive.

GMED North America offers a full and competitive benefits package including group-sponsored health, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability, company-paid life insurance, competitive base salary, annual bonus based on company performance, and a 401K retirement program. We promote work-life balance through the option to telework, flexible working arrangements, generous time off program, paid holidays, paid bereavement leave, paid parental leave, commuter benefits program for public transportation, and internet stipend.

We offer growth opportunities within the organization. There are a lot of opportunities and employees are able to apply and move into different roles within the company. We have numerous success stories, and we want you to be one of them.

Thank you for your interest in GMED North America.

We look forward to hearing from you!