Senior Human Resources Manager

Coloplast; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Coloplast seeks a Sr. HR Manager to act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to Interventional Urology leaders. This on-site with one day remote role balances forward-looking people strategy with hands-on HR leadership and compliance across NA regions.

You will drive organizational effectiveness and engagement while aligning HR practices with Coloplast policies. You will lead HR projects, coordinate with regional teams, and coach leaders to build a high‑impact, values-driven People and

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required; advanced HR certification preferred (SPHR/SHRM-SCP).
• 10+ years of HR generalist/business partner experience across HR domains.
• Experience leading HR partnerships in global or matrix organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR partnership and guidance to leaders on workforce design, compensation, and people strategy.
• Lead organizational change initiatives and promote culture, inclusion, and diversity.
• Oversee the full people cycle from recruitment to offboarding and succession planning.
• Handle employee relations with guidance from legal and ensure compliance with policies and laws.
• Drive HR operations and data analytics to inform decisions and improve processes.
• Coach HR teams and leaders; align practices across NA regions.
• Coordinate with NA Shared Services and ensure calendars and deadlines are followed.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Change management

Leadership

HR analytics

Communication

Collaboration

Employee development

Education

BA/BS degree

SPHR/SHRM-SCP

Job description

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The Sr. Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic partner, trusted advisor and confidante to business leaders across Interventional Urology. This role balances forward-looking organizational strategies with hands‑on HR leadership and implementation, ensuring people and culture practices directly support business success. Acting as both a change agent and operational HR leader, the role drives organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and employee development, while ensuring compliance and operational excellence. The Sr. HR Manager has the added responsibility of ensuring alignment of practices and communications across IU regions. The role ensures all IU HRBPs have clear understanding of process timelines, expectations and execution standards. The position will serve as central point of coordination within the IU People and Culture team helping to drive consistency, compliance and efficiency across people processes. The Sr. HRM collaborates with Coloplast regional HR team members to ensure a 1-Coloplast, consistent people approach. They work with the People and Culture team to ensure all NA People and Culture activities are implemented within agreed Coloplast policies/strategies/guidelines. This position is on‑site working from home one day a week.

Major Areas of Accountability

Strategic Business Partnering

• Provide short- and long-term advice to leaders on organizational design, compensation, workforce planning, and people strategy.
• Act as a sparring partner to leadership, supporting decision‑making and alignment with company values.
• Onboard new leaders into company culture, leadership principles, and HR processes.
• Participate in management meetings, representing the people agenda and shaping organizational priorities.

Change Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead organizational change initiatives, leveraging proven tools and methodologies.
• Champion culture, inclusion, and diversity programs across North America.
• Facilitate team development processes, including external consultants when needed.
• Lead HR projects such as reorganizations, integrations, and talent initiatives.

People Cycle & Talent Management

• Oversee the full people cycle, from recruitment to offboarding.
• Accountable for organization structure and compensation strategies, including variable pay / commission plans
• Collaborate with Recruitment Partners to create talent pipeline and attract top talent.
• Drive succession planning, performance management, and leadership development.
• Lead People Survey processes and coach leaders in engagement action planning.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Anticipate, identify, and resolve employee relations issues in collaboration with leaders.
• Partner with internal and external legal counsel to manage sensitive employee relations and compliance matters.
• Ensure compliance with Coloplast BEST, workplace policies, procedures, labor laws, and safety standards.
• Coloplast employees are required to conduct business to the highest ethical and professional standards; comply with applicable laws and regulations, the Advamed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, and company policies.
• Foster a positive employee relations climate through coaching and proactive support.

HR Operations & Data-Driven Insights

• Ensure high-quality HR data, leveraging analytics to inform organizational decisions.
• Provide insights on compensation frameworks, salary bands, and IPE evaluations.
• Drive process improvement in HR operations to enhance efficiency and value delivery.
• Collaborate with HR subject matter experts (Compensation & Benefits, L&D, Recruiting) to deliver high-quality talent solutions.
• Serve as the subject‑matter guide for process‑related questions, escalating to Center of Excellence leads when needed.

Leadership & Team Contribution

• Active contributing member of NA and Global IU People and Culture teams
• Effectively partner with HR SMEs (Comp & Ben; recruiting; Learning & Development…) in delivering high quality talent solutions to client group
• Provide coaching and direction to HR team members and business leaders.
• Role model Coloplast values, leadership principles, and behaviors.
• Contribute to the global IU team culture of transparency, inclusion, collaboration, and performance excellence.

HR Coordination & Process Alignment

• As needed, act as the representative / liaison between the IU HRBP team and NA HR Shared Services groups (Talent Acquisition, Benefits, HR Operations, and L&D).
• Develop, maintain, and distribute annual IU People & Culture calendars and key deadlines, ensuring all IU HRBPs are informed of process milestones.

Basic Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required; advanced HR certification (SPHR/SHRM‑SCP) strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of HR generalist/business partner experience with exposure to multiple HR domains.
• Demonstrated success in strategic HR leadership within complex, global, or matrix organizations.
• Experience in global med‑device HR role preferred.
• Experience in both operational HR delivery and strategic HR partnership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of talent management, change management, and organizational development.
• Proficiency in HR analytics, compensation frameworks, and HR systems (e.g., SuccessFactors).
• Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and employee relations best practices.
• Possibility thinker with optimistic, forward-moving mindset and approach
• Exceptional communication, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Relationship builder with credibility across all levels of the organization.
• Strategic thinker with hands‑on execution ability.
• Agile, adaptable, and resilient in a fast‑paced environment.
• High integrity and commitment to values‑driven leadership.

At Coloplast, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the contributions of our employees. Our total rewards package is designed to support your well‑being, foster your professional growth, and ensure a healthy work‑life balance. Here is some of what you can expect:

• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy. Plus, access to company sponsored wellness programs and mental health resources, paid leave of absence for qualifying events and generous paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents.
• Financial Security: A competitive 401(k) plan with company match that vest immediately, financial planning services to help you secure your future, and corporate discount programs for goods and services.
• Work‑Life Balance: Generous paid time off, flexible work hours, and flexible work arrangement options to help you balance your personal and professional life may be available.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement through training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.
• Recognition and Rewards: Recognition programs to celebrate achievements and contributions, including peer recognition, bonuses, awards, and special events.
• Community and Culture: A supportive work environment where everyone feels valued, and has a sense of belonging. Participate in team‑building activities, volunteer opportunities, and company‑sponsored events. Sustainability strategy that outlines our ambitions for how to run our company in a more sustainable way
• Competitive Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $110,901 - $166,351. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses and/or incentives.

Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16,000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.

Coloplast employees are required to conduct business to the highest ethical and professional standards; comply with applicable laws and regulations, the Advamed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, and company policies.

Coloplast is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) which means we employ and promote individuals based on their merits, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, status with regards to public assistance or any other protected classification.

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