Associate Manager, HR Business Partner

About the role

Stryker is hiring an Associate Manager, HR Business Partner in Seoul, on a hybrid or onsite basis. The role executes the talent strategy, delivers a consistent experience to managers and employees, and supports the engagement strategy for the market. It partners with managers on employee relations, retention, business processes and HR strategy, covering employee relations, compensation and performance management.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as a subject-matter expert to managers and apply company policies and procedures consistently, advising on their equitable application
• Maintain active involvement in employee relations and build strong partnerships with managers so HR resources are available to each group
• Partner with managers and HR to implement business solutions, coach them on HR and business issues, and execute programs that drive an engaged, performing culture
• Address retention, change management and employee engagement issues, and deliver consistent HR services for the operating entity
• Analyze and present data to managers, recommend solutions, and analyze root causes of work environment issues with key stakeholders

Required profile

• B.A. or B.S. from an accredited university
• 6+ years of work experience, including previous HR experience and interaction with COEs and business leaders; increasing responsibility in HR preferred
• Ability to manage complex employee relations and performance management matters
• Ability to interact with individuals at all levels and resolve conflicts
• 20% travel

Required skills

• Facilitation, consulting, relationship building, negotiation and project management
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication
• Independent judgment, analysis of complex issues and solution development
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks and changing priorities
• Navigate Workday and Microsoft Office Suite