Work Flexibility: Hybrid
Employee Relations Associate Manager (French and German speaking)
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:
1. Conduct thorough, fair, and impartial investigations into workplace concerns, including discrimination, harassment, bullying, and retaliation.
2. Interview employees at all levels, analyze findings, and draft detailed investigation reports with recommendations.
3. Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, partnering with HR and business leaders to drive best practices.
4. Deliver training on conflict management, respect in the workplace, and ethical decision-making.
5. Contribute to the development of policies, processes, and training materials that support a culture of accountability and integrity.
6. Focus on French and German investigations in English or national language.
7. 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:
Required - minimum qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent
• 5+ years of work experience in the HR field
• Fluency in English, French, and German
Preferred - stronly desired qualifications:
• 2+ years in Employee Relations
• Experience in a a large international organization is strongly preferred, demonstrating familiarity with global operations and diverse work environments
What We Offer:
· Flat hierarchies and responsibility. Through flat hierarchies, we strengthen the initiative and willingness of our employees to take over responsible tasks.
· We grow talent. At Stryker we offer great personal and internal career development for our employees, with the possibility to make both vertical and lateral position movement.
· Team spirit & engagement. We create engaged and inclusive teams that encourage colleagues to share their diverse perspectives and opinions.
· Competitive salary and Benefits. With us, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with your job.
· Recognition of your performance. At our company, outstanding individual and cross-functional team performance is rewarded. Ideas, projects, or other exceptional achievements can be submitted for various awards on a local and global level.
· Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Our ERGs are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace environment. They provide opportunities for development, networking, and collaboration, and are open to all employees. Our ERGs are committed to promoting inclusion and belonging, helping every individual thrive and contribute to our shared success.
· Know someone at Stryker? Be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position. Learn more about our employee referral program at
Travel Percentage: 20%