HR Business Partner, U.S. Medical Device Services

Serves as the primary Human Resources Business Partner and leader supporting the Medical Device Services (MDS) Division, acting as a strategic advisor to business leaders while providing hands-on HR support across all aspects of the employee lifecycle. Partners closely with division and site leadership to align people strategies with business objectives, drive organizational effectiveness, and address workforce challenges in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Leads initiatives that enhance employee engagement, talent development, workforce planning, retention, productivity, and compliance while fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture. Collaborates with operational leaders to deliver practical HR solutions that support business growth, strengthen employee relations, and enhance overall employee experience. Job Duties: • Serve as a strategic Human Resources Business Partner and trusted advisor to supervisors, managers, directors, and executive leaders, aligning people strategies with business objectives and operational priorities. • Develop, implement, and drive workforce strategies and programs that support talent acquisition, employee engagement, retention, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, and professional development. • Partner with business leaders to assess talent needs, workforce capabilities, organizational structure, and succession risks, providing recommendations that support both short-term operational goals and long-term business growth. • Advise and coach leaders on employee relations, performance management, talent development, promotions, transfers, organizational changes, corrective actions, and employee separations. • Lead and support change management initiatives, organizational design efforts, and business transformation activities to enhance productivity, effectiveness, and employee experience. • Identify workforce trends, organizational risks, and opportunities through data analysis and HR metrics, providing actionable recommendations to leadership. • Compile, analyze, and submit required regulatory reports, workforce analytics, affirmative action data, compensation surveys, and other human resources-related reporting. • Design, develop, and implement programs that strengthen employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, talent retention, and workplace culture while supporting company goals and objectives. • Develop and facilitate training programs in areas such as leadership effectiveness, performance management, coaching, supervisory skills, employment law compliance, workplace investigations, diversity and inclusion, harassment prevention, and other people-management topics. • Administer and continuously improve the performance management process, including training leaders on goal setting, performance evaluations, feedback delivery, and employee development planning. • Interpret, apply, and ensure the consistent, fair, and objective administration of company policies, procedures, and employment practices while mitigating organizational risk. • Stay current on emerging HR trends, labor market conditions, employment legislation, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Advise leadership on potential business impact and necessary policy or program changes. • Partner with management and the National Service Center to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and company policies. • Support Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, diversity initiatives, and other compliance-related programs, ensuring alignment with organizational commitments and regulatory requirements. • Lead or support sensitive employee relations matters, workplace investigations, conflict resolution efforts, and corrective action processes while ensuring consistency, fairness, and legal compliance. • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience: • Bachelor's degree in business, industrial relations, organizational development, human resources, or other related fields. Master's or other advanced degree preferred. • Minimum of six years of HR experience. PHR certification is preferred. Specialized Knowledge, Skills, or Training: • Knowledge of human resources practices and principles and all applicable labor, pay, benefits laws and regulations. • Excellent communication, decision-making, presentation, and interpersonal skills. • Leadership skills, analytical abilities, and effective project management skills. • Ability to interact in a professional manner with employees and applicants. • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. Leadership Skill: • Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives. • A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace. • Excels at operating in a fast pace, community environment. • Excellent people manager, open to direction and a collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done. • Ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organization. • Ability to look at situations from several points of view. • Persuasive with details and facts. Reasoning Ability: • Strong ability to provide problem solving and critical thinking. • Must be able to solve problems and present solutions. • Able to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical, diagram, written, oral or schedule form. Computer Skills: • Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Excel is required. • Knowledge of Word and PowerPoint is highly desirable. • Experience with and knowledge of Oracle is preferred. Additional Information The position is Full Time, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Maryland Heights, MO are encouraged to apply. What we offer: • Excellent full-time benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options • Life and disability insurance • 401(k) with company match • Paid vacation and holidays • Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases