HR Leader, US Commercial - Orthopedics

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary employee relations subject-matter expert for designated U.S. Orthopaedics commercial and field sales organizations, providing practical guidance on policy interpretation, performance management, workplace conduct, and corrective action.
• Independently manage complex, sensitive, and high-risk employee relations matters from intake through resolution, including investigations, disciplinary actions, performance concerns, workplace conflict, grievances, and policy violations.
• Plan and conduct objective, thorough, and timely workplace investigations; assess evidence, document findings, and recommend appropriate actions in partnership with HR, Legal, and business leaders.
• Interpret and apply company policies and applicable U.S. federal, state, and local employment requirements to promote fair, consistent, and compliant employment practices.
• Advise leaders and HR partners on employee relations risk, options, and recommended actions, balancing employee experience, business needs, consistency, and legal considerations.
• Provide employee relations guidance and risk assessments for organizational changes, workforce actions, restructures, territory or leadership changes, and other business transformation initiatives.
• Identify case trends, recurring themes, and potential areas of risk; translate insights into recommendations that strengthen leader capability, organizational health, and employee experience.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential case documentation and support consistent case-management practices, reporting, and governance.
• Develop and facilitate training, tools, and coaching for leaders and HR partners on performance management, investigations, respectful workplace expectations, and employee relations best practices.
• Build effective partnerships across a matrixed organization and contribute to broader HR priorities, process improvements, and cross-functional initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, Employment Relations, Law, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant professional certification preferred.

Experience and Capabilities Required

• 4-6 years of progressive experience in employee relations, human resources, labor and employment, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex employee relations cases and conduct sensitive workplace investigations from intake through resolution.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. employment laws, employee relations principles, investigation practices, and performance-management processes.
• Sound judgment and demonstrated ability to evaluate risk, synthesize complex information, and provide clear, practical, and business-oriented recommendations.
• Strong consulting, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to build credibility and challenge constructively at multiple levels of the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear case documentation and communicate sensitive decisions appropriately.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise a high degree of discretion, and handle confidential information with integrity.
• Demonstrated commitment to fair, consistent, and respectful employment practices.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting a large commercial or geographically dispersed field sales organization.
• Experience in a regulated industry such as MedTech, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or life sciences.
• Experience operating in a global, matrixed organization and partnering across HR, Legal, Compliance, and business functions.
• Experience supporting workforce transformation, organizational redesign, restructures, or other significant business changes.
• Experience using employee relations case data and trends to inform proactive interventions, training, or process improvements.

Other Requirements

Language: Fluent English required. Travel: Ability to travel domestically up to approximately 20%, based on business needs.