HR Leader – Orthopedics

OneTrust

. Lead management of employee relations matters across a large, complex U.S.

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $94,000 - $151,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations management, including conducting workplace investigations, interpreting U.S. employment laws, and providing strategic guidance on performance management and workplace conduct. Capable of synthesizing complex information to deliver practical recommendations while maintaining confidentiality and integrity.

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Employee Relations ManagementWorkplace InvestigationsU.S. Employment LawsStakeholder ManagementRisk Assessment

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Hard Skills

Employee RelationsPerformance ManagementPolicy InterpretationWorkplace ConductCorrective ActionCase DocumentationRisk EvaluationInvestigation PracticesData AnalysisOrganizational Change

Soft Skills

ConsultingInfluencingCommunicationDiscretionIntegrity

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesLabor and EmploymentMedTechPharmaceuticalsHealthcareLife SciencesMatrixed OrganizationsCross-Functional HRCompliance PartnershipsWorkforce Transformation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead management of employee relations matters across a large, complex U.S. commercial and field sales organization
Serve as the primary employee relations subject-matter expert for designated U.S. Orthopaedics commercial and field sales organizations
Provide guidance on policy interpretation, performance management, workplace conduct, and corrective action
Manage complex, sensitive, and high-risk employee relations matters from intake through resolution
Plan and conduct objective workplace investigations, assess evidence, document findings, and recommend actions
Interpret and apply company policies and U.S. federal, state, and local employment requirements
Advise leaders and HR partners on employee relations risk, options, and recommended actions
Provide risk assessments for organizational changes, workforce actions, restructures, territory or leadership changes, and business transformation initiatives
Identify case trends and recurring themes and recommend interventions to strengthen leader capability, organizational health, and employee experience
Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential case documentation and support case-management reporting and governance
Develop and facilitate training, tools, and coaching for leaders and HR partners
Build partnerships across a matrixed organization and contribute to HR priorities, process improvements, and cross-functional initiatives
Report to the Head of HR, Spine, Sports, and CMF

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, Employment Relations, Law, or a related field
4–6 years of progressive experience in employee relations, human resources, labor and employment, or a related discipline
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
Ability to evaluate risk, synthesize complex information, and provide clear, practical, business-oriented recommendations
Strong consulting, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise discretion, and handle confidential information with integrity
Commitment to fair, consistent, and respectful employment practices
Fluent English required
Ability to travel domestically up to approximately 20% based on business needs
Preferred: experience supporting large commercial or geographically dispersed field sales organizations
Preferred: experience in MedTech, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or life sciences
Preferred: experience in global, matrixed organizations and cross-functional HR, Legal, and Compliance partnerships
Preferred: experience supporting workforce transformation, organizational redesign, restructures, or significant business changes
Preferred: experience using employee relations case data and trends for proactive interventions, training, or process improvements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for Colorado employees; 56 hours for Washington employees
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Employee wellness, career, and life journey support
Hybrid work arrangement
Remote work options may be considered case-by-case if approved by the Company