HR Assistant

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Merit Medical strives to find the best talent and continuously improve its employee experience through engagement and development, which ensures company success, growth, and attractiveness.
Merit Medical EMEA, (~400 employees in 20+ countries) is headquartered in Maastricht, The Netherlands.
We are now looking for a HR Assistant to provide support in various areas of Human Resources.

JOB DUTIES

• Assist with the administration and execution of HR programs, policies and procedures including but not limited to compensation, benefits and leave, occupational health, performance and talent management, recognition, and recruitment
• Ensure a smooth onboarding process of new hires
• Handle routine employment-related queries from employees, applicants, and supervisors/managers
• Assist with the development and implementation of HR initiatives and projects
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and data in Workday
• Perform other related duties and tasks as required

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field and at least two years of HR Support experience.
• General knowledge of all facets of the human resource function in organizations
• Knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Solid organizational skills and the ability to work under strict time constraints
• Good IT skills, experience with Workday or other HR systems
• Excellent communication skills with people from different levels in the organisation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate teamwork capabilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
• Fluent and professional level of English, any other European language is an advantage

LOCATION

Maastricht office: 5 days per week (hybrid possible after successful induction period)

We are Global

Founded in 1987, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy. Merit serves client hospitals worldwide with an international sales force and clinical support team totalling in excess of 500 individuals. Merit employs approximately 6,300 people worldwide.

Merit Medical EMEA currently has over 300 employees, spread over more than 20 countries in the EMEA region.

Merit Maastricht (The Netherlands) is the European Headquarters and Distribution Center of Excellence. Much of Merit Medical’s world-class customer service happens here along with our excellent physician training courses. More than 100 employees work at this growing Merit campus and enjoy many benefits, such as flexible working hours and competitive salaries as well as learning opportunities and internships.

Culture

A supportive and collaborative environment make Merit Medical a friendly, enjoyable place to work. We are proud of our energetic and dynamic culture. Diversity & Inclusion is evident here with a 50/50 ratio of male and female employees and more than 30 nationalities. We value every employee as an individual.

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.