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HR Generalist

Anika Therapeutics
Bedford, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2026

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for providing day-to-day support of Anika’s human resources programs, policies, and objectives. Reporting to the Director of HR Operations & Shared Services, the position will interact closely with all members of the HR team to support a wide variety of areas including onboarding, recruitment, HRIS, employee relations, benefits administration, reporting, and maintenance of employee information. This role offers wide exposure to the full HR lifecycle and broader organizational activities. 

This is a key role on our HR Operations team to fully leverage our systems and tools for a modern and seamless end user experience across the employee lifecycle. As an HR power user, the position will have the opportunity to contribute ideas and help shape our ongoing process and technology strategy. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for a multitude of HR operational activities including onboarding, offboarding, HRIS, benefit administration, leaves of absence, reporting, and day-to-day requests
  • Provide a high level of customer service to assist the HR team and all levels of the organization in responding to business and HR needs
  • Build collaborative relationships with HR, cross-functional departments, employees, and vendors
  • Responsible for entering HRIS data flow including new hires, changes, terminations, LOA; collaborate with Payroll on related items 
  • Ensure all employee information in HRIS is accurate and up-to-date 
  • Produce day-to-day reporting including compliance needs
  • Participate in review and testing of new HR system functionality 
  • Serve as power user in HR technologies, embrace new solutions
  • Manage benefit administration and serve as primary point of contact for employees regarding various benefit programs and inquiries
  • Maintain carrier feeds with vendors and resolve issues when they arise
  • Support various recruitment activities as needed, including job postings, resume screening, interviewing, offer letters, references, and schedule coordination, etc.
  • Support annual activities including benefit open enrollment, performance review and merit cycles, event planning, audits, etc.
  • Manage and maintain service and recognition awards
  • Maintain up-to-date HR information across internal and external platforms (employee handbook, company website, Intranet, etc.) 
  • Perform various operational support activities including file maintenance, scheduling, report generation, invoice reconciliation, and preparation of correspondence
  • Maintain high level of confidentiality and handling of matters discreetly
  • Participate in other HR projects as needed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources or related field
  • 0-3 years’ experience within Human Resources
  • Technically savvy with the ability to adapt and learn new systems and solutions
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, plan, organize, and manage a variety of tasks
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Understands the importance of employee and company confidentiality 
  • Superb computer literacy with capability in Microsoft office suite and email
  • Team player, proactive and enthusiastic individual with the ability to operate in a positive, helpful, and productive manner

Preferred Experience, Knowledge and Skills

  • HR / HRIS experience or other experience with HR or IT software
  • Knowledge of general HR practices and employment regulations 
  • Demonstrated experience in a dynamic environment with the ability to multi-task and adjust to changing priorities 
  • Ability to work autonomously, effectively manage time, and meet deadlines with results
  • Understands and appreciates diversity across cultures and people


The salary range provided is based on the Company’s reasonable estimate of the base salary pay range for this position at the time of posting. Actual base pay is determined by several factors relevant to the position, including skills, competencies, experience, education, and geographic location. Anika also offers a discretionary bonus program for all full-time employees, comprehensive healthcare benefits, health savings account, 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match which includes immediate vesting, employee stock purchase plan at a 15% discount, accrued paid time off, additional long-term incentives including stock awards, and much more. At Anika, we take pride in offering robust Total Rewards, inclusive of market-leading benefits to meet our employees where they are in their career and in life. 

The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Anika reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, subject to applicable law.

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000

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