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  • Freiburg, BW, 79111, DE
  • Remote-DE
  • France, Bordeaux
  • France, Lyon
  • France, Pusignan
  • Germany-Baden-Wurttemberg-Tuttlingen
  • Germany-Schleswig-Holstein-Schönkirchen
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Work flexibility: Remote or Hybrid or Onsite Req ID: R538275 Employee type: Full Time Job category: Human Resources Travel: 20% Relocation: No

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Why join Stryker?

Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.

We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.

Job description

At Stryker, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and supported. As an Employee Relations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining a positive work environment by conducting impartial workplace investigations, managing conflict resolution, and driving respect in the workplace initiatives.

What You Will Do

  • Conduct thorough, fair, and impartial investigations into workplace concerns, including discrimination, harassment, bullying, and retaliation.

  • Interview employees at all levels, analyze findings, and draft detailed investigation reports with recommendations.

  • Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, partnering with HR and business leaders to drive best practices.

  • Deliver training on conflict management, respect in the workplace, and ethical decision-making.

  • Contribute to the development of policies, processes, and training materials that support a culture of accountability and integrity.

  • Focus on French and German investigations in English or national language.

  • Support key European markets, including Germany, France, the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Poland, with occasional travel for investigations and team meetings.

What You Need

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

  • 8+ years of professional experience, including HR or a role closely related to employee relations.

  • Fluency in English, German, and French.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of experience in business-facing HR, HR Centers of Excellence, or HR Operations.

  • Expertise in internal investigations and conflict resolution.

  • Strong knowledge of European employment law and HR best practices.

  • Ability to handle complex, sensitive situations with professionalism and empathy.

Location: Flexible within France or Germany

Why Join Us?

At Stryker, you will be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values ethical decision-making, continuous learning, and meaningful work. You’ll have the opportunity to shape workplace culture across multiple countries, making a real impact on employees' experiences.

If you’re passionate about fostering a respectful and compliant work environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program.

Financial benefits include:Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.

Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology and Orthopaedics that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.

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