Axogen is committed to building and maintaining a strong and gratifying company culture that fosters professional growth. Our hands-on and personal approach makes transitioning to a new job a seamless and enjoyable process. Most benefits are effective on day one!

Axogen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Why you’ll love working at Axogen:

Friendly, open, and fun team culture that values unique perspectives
Company-wide dedication to profoundly impacting patients’ lives
Comprehensive, high-quality benefits package effective on date of hire
Educational assistance available for all employees
Matching 401(k) retirement plan
Paid holidays, including floating holidays, to be used at your discretion
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Referral incentive program

Axogen Mission and Business Purpose

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by making restoration of peripheral nerve function an expected standard of care. We aim to lead the markets we serve by always requiring the solutions we offer patients and caregivers provide an improved benefit-to-risk profile as compared to existing standards of care. To ensure we deliver improved benefit-to-risk solutions, we will guide and expect the market and design requirement specifications underlying our engineering, business development, and clinical research activities, objectively target advancements in standards of care.

Job Summary of the HR Generalist

The Human Resources Generalist supports the Vandalia, Ohio manufacturing facility with the day-to-day administration relating to all phases of the employee life cycle. While working closely with site leadership and the Talent Management team, the Human Resources Generalist supports talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, policy administration, training and development, compliance, and employee support initiatives. The role serves as a trusted resource to employees and leaders, helping ensure consistent application of HR policies and practices, and takes an active role supporting programs that strengthen organizational effectiveness and the overall employee experience.

Requirements of the HR Generalist

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum 3 years of progressive and diverse human resources experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong oral/written communication skills, good listening skills, a team player who demonstrates the ability to relate to employees at all levels of the organization
Must be adept at analyzing facts and issues, able to recommend a course of action and know when to compromise and when to be assertive
Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
Effectively manage time and prioritize workload, assume and manage multiple tasks without close supervision, adapt to change, and consistently meet deadlines
Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time

Responsibilities of the HR Generalist

The specific duties of the HR Generalist include but are not limited to:

Supports HRBP led initiatives that promote a positive employee experience which reflects Axogen's Values and Leadership Expectations of fostering a culture of trust, respect, accountability, and inclusion.
Builds strong relationships across the organization by establishing credibility, maintaining integrity, and serving as an approachable resource for employees and leaders.
Supports HR programs, policies, and procedures that enhance operational effectiveness, improve employee experience, and ensure consistency across the organization.
Partners with leaders throughout the talent lifecycle, including support and coordination of recruitment efforts, selection, onboarding, development, performance management, and offboarding, to attract, retain, and develop high-performing talent.
Supports HRBP led talent management activities, ensuring positive employee experience through onboarding, development, engagement, and retention practices.