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HR Generalist

QuidelOrtho


Job Location:

Rochester, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 80000 - 100000
Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Opportunity

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6000 strong and do business in over 130 countries providing answers with fast accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most home to hospital lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

The Role

At QuidelOrtho were advancing the power of diagnostics for a healthier future for all. Join our mission as our next HR Generalist to support our Rochester Manufacturing and Operations team.

The HR Generalist will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department by ensuring the seamless execution of HR processes and maintaining data integrity across systems. This position is responsible for day-to-day HR supportincluding data changes through Workday. The generalist also serves as a frontline resource for employee relations matters and incoming HR inquiries. The ideal candidate will be highly organized detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills coupled with a solid understanding of employment laws and proficiency in systems such as Workday and Microsoft Office are essential for success in this role.

This position will be working in a hybrid schedule in Rochester NY (4-days onsite).

The Responsibilities

  • Responsible for addressing employee relations matters timely including investigations into allegations of misconduct harassment and other workplace concerns.
  • Handles employment-related inquiries from employees and People Managers referring complex and/or sensitive matters to Sr. HR Business Partner.
  • Process employee transactions in Workday including job changes manager changes pay increases and terminations etc.
  • Maintain high standards of data integrity by validating and updating employee records and ensuring all HR transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Conduct stay and exit interviews as required.
  • Work closely with HR Business Partners Benefits Total Rewards HRIS Payroll and People Managers to support operations team.
  • Manage unemployment claims including correspondence and documentation requests while ensuring compliance with all applicable state requirements.
  • Maintains compliance with federal state and local employment laws regulations and Company policies.
  • Champion QuidelOrtho Culture Employee Value Proposition and Core Behaviors.
  • Assist with HR related projects as needed.
  • Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

The Individual

Required:

  • Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field
  • Minimum of six (6) years of experience in Human Resources
  • Ability to understand Federal and New York State employment laws required
  • Strong computer skills required including Microsoft Office Zoom etc.
  • Ability to handle a high volume and fast-paced work environment while ensuring deadlines are met
  • Attention to detail and accuracy is crucial
  • Must be very well organized accurate thorough and monitor work for quality
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks with the ability to prioritize
  • Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds cultures and personalities
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to travel between Rochester sites (4 office locations)
  • This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred:

  • Previous Workday experience
  • HR certification
  • Previous Manufacturing experience

The Key Working Relationships

Internal Partners:

  • All employees (4 Rochester sites)
  • People Managers
  • HR functions (Benefits Payroll Compensation HRIS)
  • Operations Quality Supply Chain and EH&S

External Partners:

  • Recruiting Agencies
  • Vendors and suppliers

How We Work

At QuidelOrtho our culture is shaped by four core behaviors that guide how we collaborate make decisions and support each other and those we serve. The ideal candidate will exhibit these behaviors as we believe theyre essential to how we thrive as a team and achieve meaningful impact:

  • Thrive Together Collaborate intentionally grow as a team
  • Make It Happen Focus on priorities embrace continuous improvement
  • Commit to Service Cultivate a service mindset
  • Embrace Inclusion Be open and authentic welcome diverse perspectives

The Work Environment

No strenuous physical activity though occasional light lifting of files and related materials is required. 30% of time in meetings working with team or talking on the phone 70% of the time at the desk on computer doing analytical work. Minimal travel required. Travel includes airplane automobile travel and overnight hotel.

Physical Demands

No strenuous physical activity required. Occasional light lifting of materials may be needed. Substantial time will be spent in virtual or in-person meetings engaging with customers and working on scientific content and documentation.

Salary Transparency

The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education experience knowledge skills geography and abilities of the candidate in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range for this position is $80000 to $100000 and is bonus eligible. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life and disability insurance along with a 401(k) plan employee assistance program Employee Stock Purchase Plan paid time off (including sick time) and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual and QuidelOrtho may amend terminate or enhance the benefits provided as it deems appropriate.

Equal Opportunity

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals including individuals with disabilities have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability genetic information or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform the duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability please contact us at .

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