Senior Employee Relations Manager (Remote)

COVID-19 vaccination requirements

Stryker is driven to work together with our customers to make healthcare better. In order to fulfill our commitment as a federal contractor, while focusing on the health and safety of our employees and those that we serve, Stryker is encouraging US employees as well as all new US employees joining our company to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Today or in the future, vaccination may be a requirement based on the essential functions of the specific role or applicable regulations. Please refer to our COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements FAQs page for current vaccination and/or reasonable accommodation requirements and timelines.

Why join Stryker?

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Our benefits include bonuses; commissions; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; stock based plans; paid time off plans; family and parenting leaves; tuition reimbursement; wellness programs; onsite fitness centers and cafeterias; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities.

Who we want:

• Effective communicators. People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders, senior management, and their teams.
• Network builders. People who build connections with other teams and divisions, coordinating cross-functional collaboration.
• Compliance-focused orchestrators. People who carefully oversee processes and deliverables to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

What you will do:

As an employee relations/HR investigations expert, this position is responsible for managing and conducting HR investigations as well as providing counsel and advice to HR on employee relations matters for Latin America. This individual may also provide direct management and guidance to employee relations specialists. The individual in this position will also be responsible for leading Stryker’s response to challenging and/or sensitive employee relations matters and must be able to influence and lead business leaders and HR leaders regarding these matters. This role supports Latin America; preferred work location from the Miami or Dallas areas.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• ​​​Works with the Senior Director, Employee Relations, to develop, define and deliver the employee relations and HR Investigation strategy and delivery model.
• ​Leads and conducts HR investigations for Latin America. Including intake processes, investigation planning and interviews, recommendation and determination, and reporting/insights analysis. Communicates and updates status of investigations to relevant leaders and HRBPs. Makes recommendations regarding investigations and employee relations issues.
• ​Analyzes HR investigations, employee relations and other data trends to address and mitigate risk and support and drive our culture of integrity. Develops strategies and recommendations to address and mitigate issues.
• ​Responds to alleged violation of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and standards of conduct through the initiation of appropriate investigation procedures in partnership with Legal, Compliance and local HR teams.
• ​Provides counsel and advice to HR regarding employee relations issues, submits recommendations on addressing employee relations matters and assists with taking steps in response
• ​Develops and delivers training to leaders, managers and HRBPs, including processes and standards for disciplinary issues.
• ​Coordinates with compliance and legal regarding employee discipline for compliance investigations that are not work environment matters
• ​Maintains high level of knowledge of current and emerging laws and regulations, and periodically reviews and updates applicable standards, trends and issues affecting the company work environment and policies.
• ​Partners with business and HR leaders to leverage the HR service delivery capabilities to their fullest potential

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field preferred
• PHR/SPHR preferred
• Minimum of 10 years professional experience required
• Minimum of 5 years employee relations or investigations experience required
• Latin America HR experience required
• English, Spanish, and Portuguese fluency required
• Management experience preferred
• Miami, Florida or Dallas, Texas work location preferred

This job may be performed from anywhere in the United States, except that this job may not be filled or performed in Colorado.

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About Stryker

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.

We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com