Associate Manager, HR Operations

• Establishes, administers and evolves standards and procedures for the Right to Information (RTI) component of the EU Pay Directive
• Works closely with external partners and the Workplace Practices Team to ensure understanding of policy alignment/compliance, country requirements and nuances for initial country implementation and ongoing changes to legislation
• Ensures alignment of outcomes with Total Rewards Philosophy and Global Pay Transparency program(s)
• Leads RTI intake process for countries that have final act transpositions to prepare for system entry
• Coordinates services for RTI through Service Now partnering closely with the HR Technologies Team to ensure requirements are documented, programmed and tested
• Captures knowledge gained and leads communication of updates for RTI to ensure HRBPs and their aligned Managers are familiar with the process for their respective entity(s).
• Leads the preparation of pay data through collection and analysis with local teams, scrubs and prepares data for use and ensures the accuracy of collected data
• Serves as initial point of contact for escalations with technological errors associated with RTI requests
• Owns and evolves service metrics including the dissemination of KPIs
• Ensures compliance throughout processes and participates in any required annual reporting events
• Maintains understanding of local Equality Bodies in addition to any collectively bargained site’s operational implications.
• Aligns with Human Resources Operations leadership to ensure timely program updates and aid in other related projects
• As required, participate in COE Transformation initiatives and help design processes
• Maintain relationships throughout HR to understand how deliverables translate to strategy and influence others to ensure aligned program outcomes

Education & special trainings:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required ​

Qualifications & experience:

Minimum Requirements

• 6+ years of work experience required​

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years business-facing HR, HR COE, HR Operations, or role-related experience preferred​
• Strong knowledge of Stryker pay data and related pay elements  
• Demonstrated success in leading projects and influencing others without authority
• Demonstrated experience with data collection and analysis in high volumes
• Demonstrated experience in understanding and creating execution plans aligned with strategy

Physical & mental requirements:

• Must have advanced Excel skills and have the ability to influence making data driven decisions
• Must have demonstrated analytical problem-solving skills
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with, and influence, individuals from across the Organization, external advisors, and consultants. This includes communicating in-person and virtually, using tools such as Teams. Zoom and Webex
• Must be able to review and produce large volumes of data 
• Should be a self-starter able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment 
• Excellent organization, project management and self-management skills 
• Ability to develop and sustain relationships internally with business units and cross-functionally
• Open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances and/or ability to work in ambiguous situations
• Must be able to deliver difficult or complex messages to organizational leaders

Ireland Pay Ranges:

• Ireland: €62,000 - €105,000 EUR Annual

Germany Pay Ranges:

• Freiburg/Stetten 39Std: €5.917 - €9.895 EUR Monthly
• Schonkirchen/Kiel 40Std: €6.574 - €10.994 EUR Monthly
• Berlin/Duisburg/Waghäusel/field-based 40Std: €66.100 - €110.200 EUR Annual

At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role.  In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package.

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