What you will do
As Manager, Workplace Practices - Employee Relations, you will be a key member of Stryker’s HR Center of Excellence (COE), and you will serve as a strategic partner supporting the Orthopedics (Ortho) Group by leading complex employee relations investigations and driving proactive workplace practices. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in HR investigations, a strong understanding of commercial environments, and a passion for fostering a culture of integrity and accountability. This position plays a critical role in shaping employee experiences, mitigating risk, and advising HR and business leaders on sensitive and high-impact matters across the U.S.
Additional responsibilities
Lead and conduct high-volume HR investigations across the U.S., including intake, planning, interviews, recommendations, determinations, and reporting; communicate case status and outcomes to managers and HRBPs.Independently manage a large caseload, offering expert guidance and calm navigation through complex employee relations issues.Develop investigation strategies and serve as the primary contact for reviewing case data, trends, and cultural insights with HR and business leaders.Build credibility as a trusted advisor to HRBPs and business leaders, providing coaching and consultation on challenging employee relations matters.Mentor and train new and junior investigators, offering thought partnership and support across the employee relations team.Analyze investigation and employee relations data to identify trends, mitigate risk, and promote a culture of integrity in collaboration with HR and leadership.Partner with Legal, Compliance, and HR to respond to policy violations and manage investigations, including those outside of work environment matters.Lead special projects independently while maintaining a strong understanding of Stryker’s business to align strategies with cultural and operational goals.Provide counsel to managers and HRBPs on employee relations issues, including recommendations and follow-up actions.Design and deliver training for managers, employees, and HRBPs, and support the development of ER standards and processes across the U.S.
What you need
Required
Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of work experience OR 14+ years of total work experience requiredHR, HR COE, or role related experience
Preferred
2+ years employee relations, investigations or business facing HR experienceDegree in Business, Human Resources and/or PHR certificationsExperience supporting a large commercial organization
$100,500-$198,700 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
Travel Percentage: 10%Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.