Posted: 18 June
The role
HR Manager
Site: Stryker Instruments, CorkHybrid Working ModelRole: Permanent
Position Summary: This position is responsible for executing the talent strategy, providing a consistent experience to directors, managers and employees and supporting and executing the engagement strategy for the market. They possess a solid understanding of all HR functions and work with business clients and/or HR partners in areas such as employee relations, compensation, and performance management. The role will support workforce planning, talent management processes, succession planning, change management, leadership capability initiatives, organizational design and organizational development to ensure the organisation is positioned to meet current and future business needs while fostering a high‑performing, respectful and positive workplace culture.
Responsibilities:
Serves as subject‑matter expert to managers and directors
Implements change based on proven change management techniques
Applies policies and procedures across an organization; interprets both policies and changes to policy
Applies compliance knowledge to protect organisation and mitigate risk
Identifies and reports trends to Senior HR Leaders for business unit
Facilitates difficult interactions among organisational stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes; resolves escalated conflicts among stakeholders
Builds consensus and settles disputes on HR policy and practice decisions
Executes HR business strategies to drive key business results; provides guidance on HR matters, partnering with subject‑matter experts to develop needed solutions
Partners with business leaders to support workforce planning activities, ensuring organisational capability, talent availability and succession readiness align with current and future business needs
Supports organisational design and organisational effectiveness initiatives to enhance team performance, accountability and business outcomes
Leads organisational development interventions as required
Contributes to talent management and succession planning processes, including talent reviews, leadership assessment and development planning
Utilises workforce insights and organisational data to identify opportunities to strengthen leadership capability, employee engagement and organisational performance
Demonstrates working knowledge of the labour market and its relation to organisational success
Partners with managers, directors and HR to proactively implement business solutions, utilising HR expertise and perspective; supports managers on HR projects
Coaches managers and directors on HR and business‑related issues
Executes programmes, policies and procedures to drive an engaged and performing organisational culture
Implements and delivers solutions and interventions that address issues of retention, change management, employee engagement and leadership development, partnering with subject‑matter experts as appropriate
Analyses root causes of work environment issues; manages interventions and solutions in collaboration and cooperation with key stakeholders
Education & Special Trainings:
B.A. or B.S. from accredited university required
Advanced Degree preferred
What you will need:
8+ years of work experience required - previous HR experience including supporting multiple functions and interacting with COEs and business leaders is required
8+ years of increasingly responsible human resources experience and previous demonstrated HR expertise at manager or HRBP level preferred
Strong facilitation, consulting, relationship‑building, influence, negotiation skills, and project management skills
Demonstrated business and analytical ability with a proven ability to build relationships, leverage workforce insights and influence different stakeholder groups
Demonstrated implementation and execution ability of complex change management processes
Capability to interact with individuals at all levels within the organisation
Experience supporting workforce planning, talent management and succession planning processes within a complex organisational environment
Experience of building leadership capability at multiple organisational levels
Demonstrated ability to partner with business leaders on organisational effectiveness, organisational design and change management initiatives
Experience utilising people analytics and workforce insights to support decision‑making and business objectives
Proven ability to influence and coach leaders on organisational, talent and leadership‑related matters
Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
Strong situational assessment and objective evaluation skills
Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Posted Date: 06/10/2026
Equal Opportunity Employer: Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. 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 equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.
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