**Associate Manager, HRBP** This position is responsible for executing the talent strategy, providing a consistent experience to managers and employees and supporting and executing the engagement strategy for the market. The Associate HR Business Partner provides HR partnership to managers focusing on the work environment, employee relations, employee retention and business processes by executing the business unit HR strategy. The HR Business Partner possesses a solid understanding of all HR functions and works with managers and/or HR partners in areas such as employee relations, compensation, and performance management. **What you will do:** Human Resources Expertise + Serves as subject-matter expert to managers + Applies policies and procedures across organization; assists in the interpretation and administration of company policies and guidelines and will advise and counsel others in equitable application + Applies compliance knowledge to mitigate risk + Implements solutions that are aligned and consistent with global HR best practices Relationship Management + Effectively builds strong partnerships with managers to ensure HR resources are effectively provided to each group + Will maintain constant and effective involvement in employee relations activities Business Acumen + Provides guidance on HR matters, partnering with subject-matter experts to develop needed solutions + Uses knowledge of business and HR metrics to facilitate business decisions + Demonstrates working knowledge of the labor market and its relation to organizational success Consultation + Partners with managers and HR to implement business solutions, utilizing HR expertise and perspective; supports managers on HR projects + Coaches managers on HR and business-related issues + Executes programs, policies, and procedures to drive an engaged and performing organizational culture + Delivers solutions that address issues of retention, change management and employee engagement, partnering with subject-matter experts as appropriate + Executes consistent HR services for the operating entity HR Insights + Analyzes and presents data to managers and recommends solutions that support the culture and the defined HR strategy + Analyzes root causes of work environment issues; manages interventions and solutions in collaboration and cooperation with key stakeholders **What you will need:** + MBA/ PGDM in HR or related field with 6-8 years of work experience required - previous HR experience and demonstrated experience interacting with COE's and business leaders is required + 6+ years of increasingly responsible human resources experience preferred + Demonstrated ability to manage complex employee relations/performance management matters + Strong facilitation, consulting, relationship-building, influence, negotiation skills, and project management skills + Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence different groups + Demonstrated execution ability + Capability to interact with individuals at all levels within the organization + Demonstrated conflict resolution skills + Strong situational assessment and objective evaluation skills Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.