Position Summary:

The HR Associate / Manager will be an energetic, HR professional eager to oversee all general human resources administration and processes with specific ownership of HR administration, benefits management, creating and managing company policies, on-boarding/off boarding, compliance, employee relations, leveraging HRIS to process employee changes to keep records current, leave management, compensation benchmarking, and ensuring a valuable experience for the employees and sponsoring company, CULTURE-RICH EVENTS.

Core Job Responsibilities:

Manage and oversee day-to-day Human Resources activities; process new hires, terminations, job changes / transfers; develop internal policies, as needed, to address the dynamic needs of a small company environment; maintain accurate and up-to-date records and manage employee data changes
Assist Functional Leaders in managing a fair / equitable compensation structure for the company; develop policies and procedures, as needed, to ensure fair / equitable compensation
Assist hiring managers in their recruiting and staffing needs; work with functional heads on organizational / departmental planning
Interface with hiring managers and candidates to negotiate and exchange information with all levels of management
Define and manage performance management and improvement systems
Ensure accurate HR policy documentation and work to ensure the Company is in compliance with federal and state regulations as they relate to labor issues
Work to ensure the Company is maintaining positive employee relations and manage employee relations issues process through resolution
Work with outside brokers to manage and administer all employee benefit programs. Be familiar with Avinger’s health insurance plans, voluntary plans, and leave of absence program. Research and resolve various benefits related issues. Coordinate open enrollment and other benefits related events
Ensure compliance with mandated employee safety, welfare, wellness and health initiatives
Deliver results with little supervision
Effectively manage multiple projects
Achieve high levels of internal customer satisfaction
Prioritize multiple functions, tasks and manage time efficiently in a fast paced, changing work environment
Participate in related programs and process improvement projects as needed
Effectively balance employee advocacy with strong focus on business needs
Review and approve benefit billing and reconciliation. Work closely with insurance broker, vendors and internal group in reviewing contracts and agreements to ensure company compliance with federal and state laws, HIPAA, ERISA and other relevant statutes 
Manage logistics of HR sponsored events/programs
Plan and oversee company quarterly events

Requirements:

2-5 years’ experience in HR administration (Associate) / 3-7 years (Manager)
Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Demonstrated ability to work creatively amidst competing priorities to meet goals/objective on time
Solid verbal/written communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills to work across multiple constituents
Experience scheduling interviews
Positive, can-do attitude
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Results oriented and the ability to deal with challenging circumstances when they arise
Excellent organizational & multi-tasking skills
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Other Responsibilities

Understand the job specific quality system procedures and processes as defined in the Training Matrix and adhere to the requirements listed in those documents.
Maintain corporate confidentiality at all times

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; they are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Avinger, Inc.