Human Resources Generalist 1

About Cook Medical 

At Cook, we believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of others. As a global, family-owned company that has been improving patients’ lives since 1963, we’re committed to doing business with integrity and making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work.  

We’re guided by strong ethical standards and core values, and we believe the best ideas come from creating solutions together. Our company culture values every voice, brings together inclusive teams who collaborate well, and encourages learning and innovation. When you join Cook, you’re not just starting a job, you’re building a career with purpose, in a company that invests in you. 

What You Can Expect at Cook 
These are some ways we support our people across Cook: 

• Meaningful work & strong values:Contribute to improving patient care globally in a company known for high ethical standards and integrity. 

• Competitive rewards & security: Competitive, performance-related compensation and benefits that support your health and financial wellbeing. 

• Flexibility & time off: Paid time off, holidays, and hybrid or remote work options for many jobs, where possible.  

• Growth & development: Learning opportunities, educational assistance, and development programs to help you grow your skills and career. 

• Wellbeing & community: Health and wellness initiatives, social activities, and community engagement that help you feel connected and supported. 

Our employee benefits include:     

• Company sponsored Defined Contribution pension scheme   

• Medical Health Insurance cover for you and your immediate family   

• Life Assurance and Income Protection cover   

• Educational Assistance    

• Performance related Bonus   

• Extensive health & wellness program including Indian head massages, healthy lifestyle seminars, mindfulness courses, physio sessions, flu vaccinations, nutrition talks   

• Fully equipped gym on site   

• 39-hour week with flexible start & finish times    

• Paid time off to participate in volunteer activities   

• Free parking   

• Subsidised restaurant   

• Sports & Social club 

The Human Resources Generalist 1 supports the HR team in all activities relating to recruitment and selection, implementation of policies and procedures, implementation of HR related projects and all other ad hoc HR duties. The role will also support HR Administration activities as required.

Reporting to: Manager, Human Resources

Find out more about Cook Medical here

• Support the Human Resources team in managing the entire recruitment and selection process in line with business needs, continually looking to introduce improvements where possible to ensure timely turnaround times and a best-in-class experience for all stakeholders while also ensuring alignment with direction from the global Talent Acquisition Centre Of Excellence (COE).
• Support with engaging and educating hiring managers on hiring processes & timelines, changes in external market, sourcing strategies, attraction initiatives and selection criteria etc.
• Support in the design and implementation of improvements and enhancements to the Recruitment and Selection policy and associated processes and documentation.
• Provide regular updates to HR Business Partners (HRBP’s), HR Management and stakeholders regarding recruitment metrics and delivery times.
• Support the HRBP’s and Human Resources Generalist 2 to ensure that the recruitment management system is updated in real time and drive consistent usage of the system across the HR team.
• Take ownership for the screening of applications and interview qualified candidates as required.
• Manage reference checking, pre-employment medical and offer process.
• Support with attendance at recruitment fairs, careers events, etc. as required.
• Support with the running of the weekly HR Recruitment Visualisation board including training hiring managers, coordinating the gathering of data for weekly boards from HRBP’s, trend issues and implement improvement plans where required.
• Human Resource administration and maintenance of records and systems as required.
• Generation of reports and Key Performance Indicators as required.
• Provide support to the HRPB’s with the development and delivery of company induction process for new starters.
• Ownership of the delivery of specified HR training modules across the company as required.
• Supports the HR Manager in proactively seeking out ways to continually improve both recruitment and HR Administration processes and helps support delivery and implementation of same.
• Assists in developing, implementing and administrating HR policies/procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant statutory legislation and industry best practice.
• Works closely and flexibly with other HR team members locally and across the Cook organisation.
• Supports the HRBP’s in resolving human resource matters or queries and facilitates actions to resolve these in a timely manner.
• Supports the HRBP team in the delivery of HR related projects.
• HR Administration duties as required.
• Ensure that Cook’s Code of Conduct is considered in all business matters carried out on Cook’s behalf.

• Relevant third level qualification and/or CIPD certification is required.
• At least two years prior Human Resources experience, ideally gained in a similar environment.
• Proven exposure to the full suite of HR activities, including recruitment, employee relations, compensation & benefits and performance management.
• Proven organisational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Strong knowledge of computer software.
• Proven ability to be able to work autonomously and manage a busy work load.
• Excellent written and spoken English for individuals whose native language is not English.
• Availability and willingness to travel on company business based on requirements of the role.