Hybrid Senior Employee Relations Leader

KARL STORZ North America; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KARL STORZ North America is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Manager to lead strategic ER initiatives across KSNA. You will partner with HR leadership and Legal to guide executive decision-making, shape policy, and drive a proactive employee experience.

The role requires overseeing investigations, managing complex workplace risk, and coaching senior leaders to improve engagement and performance. Hybrid work from El Segundo, CA or Auburn, MA locations is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and HRIS tools.
• Experience advising senior leaders on employee relations strategy.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Experience leading investigations and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise employee relations strategy for KSNA, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and workforce objectives.
• Provide strategic consultation and coaching to senior leaders on complex employee relations, performance, and workplace culture matters.
• Lead highly sensitive investigations, risk assessment, and corrective actions with executive stakeholders.
• Design and deliver enterprise-wide training programs strengthening manager effectiveness in performance management and employee engagement.
• Develop dashboards and reporting to monitor ER trends and organizational risk.

Skills

Executive leadership coaching

Policy development

Investigation oversight

Data analytics

Employee relations strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

KARL STORZ North America is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Manager to lead strategic ER initiatives across KSNA. You will partner with HR leadership and Legal to guide executive decision-making, shape policy, and drive a proactive employee experience.

The role requires overseeing investigations, managing complex workplace risk, and coaching senior leaders to improve engagement and performance. Hybrid work from El Segundo, CA or Auburn, MA locations is offered.