Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

About KARL STORZ

From the operating room to surgery centers-and everywhere in between-KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovations, smart instruments and devices, integrated ecosystems, and intelligent imaging-to build a more connected, software-enabled operating room.

As an independent, family-owned MedTech company, we ambitiously think in generations instead of quarters to improve patients' lives around the world.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner (SHRBP) to serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to leadership across KARL STORZ. In this role, you will drive organizational effectiveness by designing and implementing HR solutions across talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and change management - while championing a diverse and inclusive culture that directly supports our business goals.

What You'll Do

• Partner strategically with assigned leadership teams to develop and execute HR programs, processes, and solutions aligned to business needs.
• Facilitate and administer performance management processes, including coaching discussions, performance development plans, and 1:1 support.
• Consult on complex employee relations issues, providing timely, balanced, and sensitive resolution.
• Partner with Staffing and leadership to build and manage strategic recruiting plans.
• Lead assigned HR projects from inception through effective implementation.
• Serve as a change agent, driving organizational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and disseminate departmental and company-wide communications at all organizational levels.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to develop policies, procedures, and systems.
• Mentor junior HR staff and provide coaching and development feedback to managers and employees.
• Serve as the on-site HR resource for employment law, regulatory compliance, and policy implementation.

What You Bring

• 7+ years of HR generalist or business partner experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or related field (relevant experience may be substituted).
• Expert proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• PHR, SPHR, or additional HR certification is a plus.
• Proficiency with SAP SuccessFactors and/or HR Acuity (or comparable ER software) is a plus.

What Will Make You Successful

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including presenting to large, cross-level audiences.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically, with a track record of building effective business relationships.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to adapt to varied emotional situations while maintaining composure.
• Ability to think locally and globally to drive collaborative, cross-functional solutions.
• Experience developing HR metrics and building business cases for leadership initiatives.

Why KARL STORZ?

Directly influence organizational culture, talent strategy, and business performance while partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. Grow your expertise across a broad range of HR disciplines in a complex, global organization.

For 80 years, KARL STORZ has pioneered the most groundbreaking innovations in endoscopic surgery, video imaging, and operating room integration. With more than 9,000 associates worldwide and 2,600 in the US, we pride ourselves on harnessing cutting-edge technology, precise workmanship, and unrivaled customer support to help healthcare facilities succeed. It's not just about the tools we create - it's about the lives we change, together.

Ready to make an impact? Apply to be our next Senior Human Resources Business Partner and help us build the future of MedTech together.

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