HR Generalist
Tandem Diabetes Care
Summary
The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting the HR Business Partner (HRBP) team in the areas of contingent workforce management, employee relations, leaves of absence and accommodations and talent management. This role partners directly with the HRBP team as well as business leaders and staffing agencies to assist with onboarding, internal moves and offboarding. The HR Generalist also assists the HRBP team with the administration of performance appraisals, compensation reviews, employee development, employee relations and the off-boarding process.
Job description
A Day in the Life
The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting the HR Business Partner (HRBP) team in the areas of contingent workforce management, employee relations, leaves of absence and accommodations and talent management. This role partners directly with the HRBP team as well as business leaders and staffing agencies to assist with onboarding, internal moves and offboarding. The HR Generalist also assists the HRBP team with the administration of performance appraisals, compensation reviews, employee development, employee relations and the off-boarding process.
- Liaises with 3rd party leave administrator, HRBPs and supervisors in support of tracking, managing and responding to leaves of absence and workplace accommodation; completes and documents the interactive process for accommodation and leave request under the ADA.
- Supports supervisors and HRBPs in creating and communicating formal disciplinary action documents and involuntary terminations.
- Assists the HRBP team with the execution of internal transfers including creating and processing employee letters and responds to unemployment benefit claims.
- Coordinates and completes exit interviews; provides visibility into department exit trends as needed.
- Partners with HRBPs to support employee relations investigations, documentation and records management.
- Provides project support for various HR initiatives including updating policies, generating ad hoc reports, developing PowerPoint presentations and drafting communications.
What You'll Need
- Bachelors' degree or equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience.
- 4 years of general human resources experience including administration, HRIS, performance management, supporting leave of absence programs, and employee relations.
- Ability to partner with all levels of leadership to assist in various aspects of the employee lifecycle.
- General knowledge of employment laws and hiring practices.
- Skilled at clearly conveying in-depth knowledge to all levels within, and outside of, the organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Highly organized; excellent attention to detail and follow-up.
- The ability to work both independently as well as part of a team to achieve business objectives.
- Able to objectively evaluate situations and make recommendations for changes in light of overall project demands.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and flexibility to function in a fast-paced and innovative environment.
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite applications (specifically Excel, Outlook, Visio and PowerPoint) and hands-on familiarity with reporting tools; experience with Workday HRIS preferred.
When & Where You'll Work
Hybrid: This role will be a mix of in-office work at our corporate headquarters in Del Mar, CA and remote work. This position is expected to be in office as needed but may vary depending on business demands and may need to occasionally be available outside of regular business hours to support the 24/7/365 technical support department.
Requirements
- Bachelors' degree or equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience
- 4 years of general human resources experience including administration, HRIS, performance management, supporting leave of absence programs, and employee relations
- Ability to partner with all levels of leadership to assist in various aspects of the employee lifecycle
- General knowledge of employment laws and hiring practices
- Skilled at clearly conveying in-depth knowledge to all levels within, and outside of, the organization
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Highly organized; excellent attention to detail and follow-up
- Ability to work both independently as well as part of a team
- Able to objectively evaluate situations and make recommendations for changes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint)
- Hands-on familiarity with reporting tools
- Experience with Workday HRIS preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 20 Days PTO
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company overview
Tandem Diabetes Care is a global medical device company specializing in advanced insulin delivery systems and diabetes management technologies. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company has established itself as a leader in automated insulin delivery systems. Tandem's innovative product portfolio includes the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump, both featuring Control-IQ advanced hybrid closed-loop technology that significantly reduces the burden of diabetes management. The company's approach combines medical device expertise with consumer electronics design principles, creating user-friendly devices that have made Tandem the #1 recommended insulin pump brand among people living with diabetes for four consecutive years. With a workforce of 1,001-5,000 employees, Tandem operates globally, developing integrated solutions that connect insulin pumps with mobile applications and cloud-based platforms to provide comprehensive diabetes care. The company's mission focuses on creating new possibilities for patients, their loved ones, and healthcare providers through continuous innovation in diabetes technology.