Human Resources Generalist

Instruments for eye surgery

We make great products that people love.

At MST we believe in this philosophy. MST's passion is creating exceptional surgical devices and instruments used to restore or improve sight for patients all over the world. It is our relentless pursuit of addressing our customers’ needs that creates a profound customer preference. We strive to equip surgeons with the most innovative tools, enabling them to achieve the best possible outcomes for the patients.

We constantly evolve to meet the distinct clinical needs of ophthalmic surgeons through our dedicated partnership with surgeon-designers, bringing innovation to ophthalmology. Expanding our offerings into excisional goniotomy, we now market micro-instruments used for adult and infantile glaucoma, which improve the health and livelihood of patients by providing a safe and effective surgical intervention.

Company: MST

Function:
Talent & Culture

Job Type: Regular / Permanent

Role Type:
Full time

Location:

Vista, California

Job Description

Company: Surgistar

Location: Vista, CA (On-site)
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Director of Human Resources

About Surgistar: We are a division of Micro Surgical Technology (MST), that develops, manufactures, and markets medical devices for the ophthalmology market. Our products are manufactured using the highest levels of care and precision at our manufacturing facility in Vista, California.

We constantly evolve to meet the distinct clinical needs of ophthalmic surgeons through our dedicated partnership with surgeon-designers, bringing innovation to ophthalmology.

Together, we create a place where we are successful, motivated by our mission and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work!

Surgistar is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support a broad range of HR functions, including payroll administration, employee relations, benefits administration, recruitment and onboarding, leave administration, compliance, training, and HR operations. This position will serve as a key on-site resource for employees and managers at Surgistar while also supporting cross-organizational HR projects and employees as business needs require.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, approachable, and able to manage confidential information while balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Process and audit biweekly payroll accurately and on schedule in coordination with internal stakeholders and payroll providers.
• Review and validate timekeeping records, paid time off, overtime, shift differentials, benefit deductions, and payroll adjustments.
• Coordinate payroll activities for new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, leaves, and other employee changes.
• Respond to employee payroll and timekeeping questions and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Support payroll implementation, testing, reconciliations, audits, year-end activities, and continuous process improvements.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local wage and hour requirements.

• Serve as an accessible on-site HR resource for employees and managers regarding policies, payroll, benefits, leaves, and HR programs.
• Provide guidance on routine employee relations matters and elevate complex or sensitive issues as appropriate.
• Support performance management, corrective action, employee development, engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Promote consistent application of company policies and help foster a respectful, inclusive, and employee-focused workplace.