Employee Relations and Leave Specialist

Integra LifeSciences is a global medical technology leader in neurosurgery and regenerative medicine driven by our purpose of restoring patients’ lives. The company offers a broad portfolio of products and innovative solutions for dural access and repair, cerebral spinal fluid management and neuro-critical care. Its regenerative tissue technologies include products that address soft tissue, peripheral nerve and tendon repairs and for the treatment of acute and chronic wounds, burns, as well as for plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Founded in 1989 by Richard E. Caruso, the company is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. Today, Integra LifeSciences has grown immensely, with more than 4200 employees worldwide as well as offices, manufacturing and research facilities in Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East, and the Americas.

Changing lives. Building Careers.

Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, our colleagues are challenging what’s possible and making headway to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care.

SUMMARY

Reporting to the VP Global Total Rewards and a dotted line to Senior Employee Relations and Leave Manager, the Employee Relations and Leave Specialist will play a vital role in supporting and enhancing our Employee Relations and Leave processes across the organization. In this role, you will collaborate cross functionally to provide consistent support with a primary focus on employee experience.

This is a hybrid full-time position based at our Princeton, NJ headquarters, with on-site presence required Tuesday through Thursday

RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Leave and Workplace Accommodations

• Act as primary liaison with NY Life, Integra’s leave administrator and other providers.

• Ensure timely processing of leave requests, proper documentation and compliance with FMLA, ADA, and company policies.

• Respond to employee questions and inquiries regarding leave of absence; research options, providing compliant, consistent answers.

• Educate and guide Employees, HR and managers related to disability and reasonable accommodation requests.

• Collaborate with payroll on leave related matters, including reconciliation issues and coordination of state disability programs with Integra’s disability plan.

• Ensure timely and accurate entry of leave and intermittent leave time in HRIS systems; analyze data and report on trends.

• Respond to medical accommodation requests providing time-bound documentation to the employee and tracking of the interactive process.

• Contribute to the streamlining of the leave processes in partnership with HR and HRIS teams.

• Monitor legislative changes related to employment laws in the U.S.

Employee Relations

• Respond to employee complaints presented through various avenues

• Independently lead basic employee relations investigations, investigating employee complaints and concerns, offering possible solutions and recommending appropriate action steps.

• Assist with complex employee relations investigations, scheduling interviews and with employee intakes. Provide summary of information and prepare written reports and documentation to the files.

• Maintain the case management system for all ER cases to track details, progress and outcome.

• Ensure timely, accurate entry of ER case information and the supporting documentation into the NAVEX system.

• Analyze and summarize ER data for monthly trend analysis and reporting.

• Support change management efforts and assist with special project related tasks.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent HR experience; experience with ER or Leaves a plus

• 3-5 years of Employee relation or HR experience, preferably in the life sciences, biotech or healthcare industry.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Familiarity with U.S. leave laws and practices (e.g. FMLA, STD, ADA)

• Ability to engage with third party systems and processes.

• Experience working in a regulated industry with preference for life sciences / MedTech.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Abilities, including the ability to influence and build consensus.

• Functional knowledge of multiple operational functions and principles, including payroll, benefits, production, and employee engagement.

• Proven ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced dynamic setting.

Salary Pay Range:

$71,300.00 – $97,750.00 USD Salary

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by several factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training . In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for bonus, commission, equity or other variable compensation . Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance, and savings plan (401(k)).

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following

Integra LifeSciences is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, marital status, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

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EEO Is the Law | EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans

Integra LifeSciences is committed to provide qualified applicants and employees who are disabled veterans or individuals with disabilities with needed reasonable accommodations in accordance with the ADA . If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, please email us at [email protected].

Unsolicited Agency Submission

Integra LifeSciences does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. A formal written agreement is required before engaging any agency, and it must be executed and authorized by the Vice President, Talent Acquisition. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions (the initial sharing of a candidate’s name, resume, or background) are position-specific and may only occur within the scope of that approved agreement. Please, no phone calls or emails.