Employee Relations Associate Manager (French and German speaking) At Stryker, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and supported. As an Employee Relations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining a positive work environment by conducting impartial workplace investigations, managing conflict resolution, and driving respect in the workplace initiatives. What You Will Do: Conduct thorough, fair, and impartial investigations into workplace concerns, including discrimination, harassment, bullying, and retaliation. Interview employees at all levels, analyze findings, and draft detailed investigation reports with recommendations. Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, partnering with HR and business leaders to drive best practices. Deliver training on conflict management, respect in the workplace, and ethical decision‑making. Contribute to the development of policies, processes, and training materials that support a culture of accountability and integrity. Focus on French and German investigations in English or national language. Support key European markets, including Germany, France, the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Poland, with occasional travel for investigations and team meetings. What You Need: Required - minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree required or equivalent 5+ years of work experience in the HR field Fluency in English, French, and German Preferred - strongly desired qualifications: 2+ years in Employee Relations Experience in a large international organization is strongly preferred, demonstrating familiarity with global operations and diverse work environments What We Offer: Flat hierarchies that empower employees to take responsibility. Great personal and internal career development with vertical and lateral movement opportunities. Engaged and inclusive teams that encourage diverse perspectives. Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with the role. Recognition of outstanding individual and cross‑functional team performance through local and global award programs. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster inclusion, belonging, and professional growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr