HR Co-Op

Stryker Group; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & vacation entitlement

Mentors and leaders supporting growth

Flexible working hours

Sports & DE&I Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Stryker is offering a one-year coop placement based in Cork sites, supporting HR Business Partners across multiple locations. The role involves engagement, recruitment, employee relations, reporting and administration within a regulated medical device company.

You will contribute to the 2027 Cooperative cohort, work on a process improvement project, and gain hands-on HR experience in a fast-paced, multi-site environment. The package includes mentorship and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a college qualification in business, preferably HR.
• Interest in pursuing a career in HR.
• Honesty, integrity and discretion are essential.
• Self-motivated, flexible and hardworking in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support HR across multiple sites, including engagement, recruitment, employee relations, reporting and administration.
• Assist with HR generalist activities and project work in the Cooperative cohort.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and college supervisor on process improvements.

Skills

Honesty

Integrity

Discretion

Self-motivation

Reliability

Organization

Multi-tasking

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

PC skills

Team player

Education

Business qualification in HR (in progress)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This role will be based in one of our Cork sites.

This co‑op position offers students hands‑on experience in a regulated medical device company, supporting HR Business Partners across multiple sites. The student will work on a project that benefits both their academic development and the company and will support on a wide range of HR activities including engagement, employee relations, recruitment, reporting & administration.

Throughout the placement, you will be an integral part of Stryker’s 2027 Cooperative cohort.

Tasks may include:

• Identifying a process improvement project along with your Stryker manager and College Supervisor.

• Provides support to the team and department in multiple areas, for example, engagement activities, recruitment, employee relations, administration support, & reporting across multiple sites.

• Support the team in HR Generalist activities such as Employee Relations, Comp & bens, general admin etc.

What you will need:

• Currently completing a college qualification in a business discipline, preferably in HR.

• Be interested and enthusiastic about pursuing a career in HR.

• Honesty, Integrity and discretion are essential.

• Self-motivated, flexible and hardworking. Enjoys working in a dynamic, fast and results orientated environment.

• Reliable, dependable and punctual.

• Organised, focused and capable of multi-tasking.

• Good analytical and problem solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as a basic level of PC skills.

• Is a team player and capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team.

What we can offer:

• Attractive salary & vacation entitlement

• Experience our inclusive, people-first culture. You will be paired with mentors and have access to leaders who support your growth, give constructive feedback, and help build confidence.

• Flexible working hours

• Sports & Socialclubs and DE&IEmployee Resource Groupsand the opportunity toconnect with other co-ops

• The opportunity to contribute to real-world projects that make a difference in improving healthcare and patients’ lives. In Stryker, you will be given responsibilities that truly matter.

Ireland: €30,000 EUR Annual