About Spinal Elements
Spinal Elements is a Carlsbad, California-based medical device company focused on the design, development, and commercialization of a comprehensive portfolio of systems, products, and technologies for spine surgery procedures. A leading designer, developer, manufacturer, and marketer of innovative medical devices used in spinal surgical procedures, Spinal Elements combines leading medical device technologies, biologics, and instrumentation to create positive surgical outcomes that exceed surgeon and patient expectations. Spinal Elements has built a reputation delivering innovative and differentiated technologies that enable fundamental shifts in solutions for spine surgery. The company markets a complete portfolio of advanced spinal implant technologies. Learn more at http://www.spinalelements.com/.
Meet the Team
The HR Intern is a member of the HR team reporting to the Sr. Director, Human Resources. The Human Resources team at Spinal Elements is a critical function of the business and works collaboratively with all departments to ensure an exceptional employee experience.
About the role:
As an HR Intern at Spinal Elements, you will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of the employee life cycle. This is a temporary role for Fall 2024/Winter 2025.
Primary Responsibilities include:
- Monitoring the HR mailbox and responding to employee requests with a sense of urgency.
- Assisting with candidate scheduling, phone screening, and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience.
- Assisting with new hire onboarding and orientation.
- Assisting with the off-boarding process and notifying all respective departments of employee exits.
- Verifying benefits invoices for accuracy and updating the payroll team as needed.
- Assisting in payroll by reviewing employees' timecards and time off requests.
- Identifying and documenting any payroll exceptions on a bi-weekly basis.
- Collaborating with and advising internal departments on HR matters as needed.
- Handling confidential information professionally and with sensitivity.
- Completing employment verification requests as needed.
- Preparing monthly employee recognition including anniversaries, birthdays, and upcoming events.
- Assisting with drafting and sending out communication to the entire employee population.
- Supporting with leave documentation.
- Supporting the events committee with monthly engagement activities.
- Conducting research on best practices in the HR industry and sharing findings with the team.
- Additional project-based work, including supporting annual benefits enrollment, annual performance process, goal setting, internal communications, and learning and development initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned.
What Makes You Successful
- Excellent organizational and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to adhere to strict deadlines and guidelines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- A strong sense of urgency
- A growth mindset and desire to learn
What You’ll Get
- Eligibility for benefits including medical, dental, and vision after 90 days of employment
- Paid sick time after 90 days of employment
- A fun, collaborative, work environment
Experience and Education
- Currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university.
- Some coursework in Human Resources preferred
Work Authorization
US Work Authorization required
Work Environment
This job operates in an office setting
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Travel
No travel required
Spinal Elements is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.