Director, Human Resources - Sales

Stryker is an exceptional company with exceptional people who deliver exceptional results. We have differentiated ourselves by responding in innovative ways to the needs of our global customers and patients. We have created a work environment that attracts talented, driven people who love to win and to serve others. We hold ourselves accountable to reach or exceed our goals and to continually improve everything we do. These attributes are shared by the employees that make up Stryker. They are the things that bring us together. They are the foundation of all we do. And they are the enablers of both our past and future success.Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies with the most broadly-based range of products in orthopaedics and a significant presence in other medical specialties. Stryker works with respected medical professionals to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. The Company's products include implants used in joint replacement, trauma, craniomaxillofacial and spinal surgeries; biologics; surgical, neurologic, ear, nose & throat and interventional pain equipment; endoscopic, surgical navigation, communications and digital imaging systems; as well as patient handling and emergency medical equipment. The Company's website address is http://www.stryker.com

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Provide independent and high-level strategic HR partnership to the Vice President, Sales and other Sales executives. Lead an HR team which provides generalist support to the Orthopaedics Selling organization. Oversee delivery of HR service, including employee relations, compensation administration, performance management, change management, and decision support on the human capital dimension of the business to a large and complex sales organization. Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to provide seamless, effective full-service HR support to clients.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Provide overall management and leadership to team of HR generalists.Participate on the HR Client Services leadership team, providing overall HR direction and advising clients on employment practices, corporate and divisional policies/procedures, compensation and recognition programs.Develop key business partnerships and lead initiatives that build capabilities in staffing, identifying/building talent, building employee engagement, reward and recognition, and aligning/defining organizational structure.10+ years experience as a successful HR generalist supporting multiple business groups with 5+ years experience leading one or more professionals.Demonstrated ability to interact, influence and partner with high level sales executives.Demonstrated ability to provide strategic and tactical HR support to a sales business.Demonstrated ability to manage complex HR matters, including employee relations, performance management, compensation administration (including sales incentive plans) and benefits administrationBS in related field; MS/MBA preferred.BS in related field; MS/MBA preferred.Stryker is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.To read more about Stryker, please visit our website at www.stryker.com