HR Advisor

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

The Human Resources Advisorserves as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to senior and executive leaders across multiple business functions, translating business priorities into people strategies that drive organizational performance and long-term growth. Reporting to the Director, HRBP Center of Excellence, this role partners with leadership teams to anticipate workforce needs, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and develop scalable solutions across talent management, succession planning, organizational design, workforce planning, change management, performance management, and compensation.

In addition to supporting business leaders, this role provides leadership and development to one or more HR Business Partners while driving high-impact HR initiatives that improve employee experience, leadership capability, and business outcomes across the organization.

This role has a hybrid work schedule with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote and is based out of either the Auburn, MA or Charleton, MA office

What You'll Do

• Serve as a strategic HR advisor to senior and executive leaders, aligning people strategies with business objectives and developing integrated workforce plans that support growth and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead talent management and succession planning efforts, including talent reviews, identification of high-potential employees, leadership development, and retention strategies for critical talent.
• Partner with leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, restructuring, and change management initiatives, evaluating business impact and overseeing successful implementation.
• Analyze workforce and organizational data to identify trends, anticipate risks, build business cases, and recommend proactive solutions that support business performance.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Employee Relations, and HR Operations, to develop and implement enterprise HR programs, processes, and policies.
• Provide executive coaching and guidance to leaders on organizational effectiveness, team performance, employee engagement, leadership development, and complex people-related issues.
• Lead and develop HR Business Partner team members, ensuring delivery of consistent, high-quality HR support and fostering capability growth across the HRBP organization.
• Drive cross-functional and enterprise-wide HR initiatives from strategy through implementation, ensuring effective change management and communication across stakeholder groups.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including substantial HR Business Partner experience supporting senior leaders in complex business environments.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing strategic HR programs related to talent management, workforce planning, organizational design, and change leadership.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand operational priorities, organizational challenges, and the impact of business decisions on talent and culture.
• Advanced experience influencing and partnering with VP-level leaders and other senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, presentation, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience leveraging workforce data and HR metrics to drive decision-making.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Teams.

Nice to Have:

• SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or comparable HR certification.
• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting matrixed, global, or multi-site organizations.
• Experience leading people, major programs, or enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Proficiency with SAP SuccessFactors, HR Acuity, Power BI, or similar HRIS and workforce analytics tools.

What Will Make You Successful

• Ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on execution while delivering measurable business results.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, challenge, and coach leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven success building trusted advisor relationships and navigating complex organizational and people-related challenges.
• Expertise in change leadership, organizational effectiveness, conflict resolution, and driving sustainable business solutions.
• Strong judgment, emotional intelligence, and discretion when managing highly sensitive issues and executive-level matters.
• Ability to influence without authority and build alignment across multiple stakeholders, functions, and priorities.
• A proactive, self-directed approach with the ability to manage competing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for developing leaders, strengthening teams, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and engagement.

Why KARL STORZ?

Join KARL STORZ and be part of a team creating medical innovations that truly make a difference. Beyond technology, you'll be part of a culture that values talent as its greatest asset, empowering you to contribute to a mission that improves patient care worldwide.

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

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