Senior ER Partner

Primary Functions of the Role:

As a Senior HR Partner within the Employee Relations you will play a crucial role in aligning HR strategies with business objectives by partnering with HR leaders and the Legal team. You will provide expert coaching and guidance on complex matters including HR compliance performance management corrective actions policy violations and bespoke employment issues. You will lead and conduct thorough investigations into escalated issues such as performance disputes and workplace disagreements working closely with the Legal team to address substantial risks to the company. Additionally you will identify and mitigate compliance risks with local state and federal laws ensuring the organization adheres to all legal and regulatory requirements.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead and conduct comprehensive internal investigations for complex behavioral and culture-related issues ensuring timely and thorough documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate extensively with the Legal team to escalate high-risk issues and train HR team members in advanced investigation techniques.
• Identify and drive opportunities for compliance education and training partnering with Centers of Excellence (COEs) to deliver impactful programs for managers and business leaders.
• Lead HR projects providing strategic guidance to ensure adherence to data and process compliance.
• Oversee audits of HR policies and documents ensuring alignment with applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide strategic insights through investigation case data and trend analysis offering actionable feedback to reduce organizational risk.
• Develop and refine frameworks for managing internal allegations and claims enhancing processes tools and reporting mechanisms.
• Collaborate with senior HR and legal leaders on critical employee relations matters providing strategic advice and consultation.
• Support mergers and acquisitions by harmonizing policies and identifying synergies.
• Manage complex ER cases with precision ensuring timely case entry and tracking.
• Advise on policy interpretation and position eliminations providing strategic consultation to HR and business leaders.
• Coach and influence HR leaders on interventions to mitigate employee relations risks enhancing organizational culture.
• Facilitate advanced training sessions to build employee relations capabilities among HR professionals and managers.
• Guide managers on performance management strategies aligning with company philosophy and practices.
• Promote deep understanding and compliance with company policies and employment laws through strategic coaching and training initiatives.

Qualifications :

Skills:

• Expertise in conducting complex employee relations investigations with a strategic customer-first approach.
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance including EEO Data Privacy FLSA EPA and FMLA.
• Strong consultative coaching and conflict resolution skills with the ability to influence diverse audiences and articulate complex issues.
• Proven track record in managing multiple high-impact projects with strong prioritization and time management skills.
• Strong business acumen decision-making and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to write comprehensive reports and effectively present findings to senior leadership.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with a proactive approach to sharing insights and challenging assumptions.
• Ability to assess and manage sensitive employee relations issues with confidentiality and objectivity determining when legal escalation is necessary.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment in balancing time constraints and the need for resolution.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree preferred.
• 10 years of progressive experience in HRBP employee relations and compliance roles.
• Experience in the medical device life sciences or related industries is preferred.
• Proficiency in HR Information Systems and case management software. Prior Service Now experience preferred.

Additional Information :

Due to the nature of our business and the role please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

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Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the governments licensing process can take 3 to 6 months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employeesstart date which may or may not be flexible and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

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This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidates experience knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidates qualifications consistent with applicable law.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives benefits and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience skills and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time