Merz Therapeutics is seeking a HR Generalist based in our Raleigh office for a Hybrid role (onsite/remote combo) Step into the future with us at Merz Therapeutics, where our family roots meet a bold new vision. Together, we're embarking on a transformative journey, blending time-honored traditions with exciting new products. As a private, family-owned company, we have the liberty and support to make decisions for ourselves, our customers and the patients we serve. We pride ourselves on building an inclusive culture where there is room to celebrate individual growth with the ability to contribute to a common good as a collaborative team. Our mission is grounded in a long-term view of making a difference for the common good, while growing together as a family. If you're looking to immerse yourself in a passionate team rooted in community, connection and camaraderie, then we're looking for YOU! #IAmMerz The HR Generalist provides support for all U.S. based Therapeutics and Shared Competence Center employees who are located in the corporate office and the field. This role administers the onboarding and exit processes in the HR System and ensures proper documents are shared with employees. This position assists the HR team with administrative and operational tasks including, but not limited to, backup for payroll, benefits, and Fleet, routing invoices for approval, directing and tracking contracts and agreements in the e-Contracts site, record-keeping, file maintenance and entry into the HR system. This role will interact cross-functionally across HR and for our colleagues in North America TX.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Lead onboarding
Assist with onboarding process ensuring all required steps are completed correctly. Enter new hire info in HR System. Send new hires initial welcome email with critical new hire information and instructions. Field questions from new hires and internal departments preparing for new hire's arrival. Conduct new hire onboarding.
2. Lead offboarding
Assist with exit process ensuring all required steps are completed correctly. Enter termination info in UKG and other required spreadsheets accurately. Send exiting employees appropriate separation letter and paperwork with critical transition information and instructions. Initiate Exiting Employee Access Termination Process. Field questions from exiting and former employees.
3. Recruitment Support
Assist the HRBP with all Recruitment activity, including but not limited to, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, supporting with audits.
4. Prepare deliverables for payroll
Ensure accurate and timely completion of change reports as required by payroll. Assist payroll by tracking down any missing HR info in a timely manner.
5. Administer Bonus Programs
Upon receipt of approved Bonus (e.g., Employee Referral Bonus, Spot Bonus) Request Form, prepare Bonus Certificate and return to requesting leadership team member for signature and presentation to the recognized employee. Attach Request Form to employee's HR System Documents tab. Manage the profit share program.
6. Coordinate invoicing for HR & Communications team
Route invoices through Adobe Sign for approvals and payment. Add coding as needed.
7. Oversee contracts approval process for HR team
Enter, route, and track HR & Communications contracts and vendor agreements in e- Contracts. Follow up with appropriate stakeholders to inquire on status of contract or agreement weekly to ensure the contract or agreement is moving through the appropriate reviews in a timely manner. Provide weekly status updates on contracts and agreements and note which contracts or agreements have been fully executed. Track status of contracts or agreements when sent outside e-Contracts for signature.
8. Maintain employee records and files
Maintain employee records and personnel files that are housed on site in the corporate office (corporate office- based and field-based employees). Attach PDF copies of info to employee record in UKG as needed Pull employee files as requested.
9. Provide best-in-class customer service
Handle employee inquiries to ensure quick, equitable, courteous resolution. Maintain contact with various vendors and stakeholders as needed. Partner with internal and external stakeholders ensuring all actions support company values and norms.
10. Assist with all HR programs
Support people programs involving HR Operations, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, Fleet, Employee engagement, learning & development, performance management, recognition, payroll, benefits, etc. This includes answering and responding (when able) to emails that show up in the HR / Benefits / Fleet email boxes.
11. Manage Awardco employee recognition platform
Enter bulk Awardco points to be awarded to employees. Provide regularly reports to Payroll, FP&A, and HR for necessary payroll deductions, budget balancing, and compliance with internal policies.
12. Manage Org Chart
Provide monthly updates to the Merz Therapeutics North America Org Chart to leadership and key stakeholders.
13. Manage Life Event employee gift program
Partner with managers to educate them, and to engage in manager self-serve for their employee's life events.
Job Related Qualifications/SkillsEducation
Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field (preferred)
HR-related certification (preferred)
Professional experience
3-5 years of administrative experience in professional office setting (required)
2 years Human Resources experience (required)
2 years Corporate Communications experience (preferred)
Knowledge, skills and abilities (required)
Knowledge of human resources programs
Knowledge of federal and state regulations relevant to employment law
Go-getter who can own projects and initiatives with varying levels of instruction
Demonstrate the highest degree of discretion and confidentiality
Ability to partner with internal teams and external vendors
Enthusiasm and willingness to be a team player
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of methods
Knowledge of HRIS (UKG UltiPro preferred)
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (required)
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and/or knowledge of design tools (i.e. Canvas, PicMonkey) (preferred)
Personal skills (required)
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Ability to course correct as needed due to changing priorities
High tolerance for ambiguity
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Merz Therapeutics we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Recruitment Note: Merz Therapeutics only sends emails from verified "merz.com" addresses and never asks for sensitive, personal information or money. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of any type of communication from, or on behalf of Merz Therapeutics, please contact Therapeutics.HR@merz.com
