Human Resources Program Manager
At Medtronic, we value what makes you unique. Be part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations. We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.
We are seeking a strategic Human Resources Program Manager for our Billerica, MA manufacturing facility. This role is pivotal as you will be the key business partner for the plant, collaborating with the site leadership team to drive the achievement of short- and long-term business goals. In addition, you will also serve as the HRBP for both Billerica and Bedford, making a significant impact in these locations.
In addition, this dynamic, high-energy, results-oriented HR leader will create proactive plans and will partner with the HR Centers of Excellence (COE’s) to ensure the effective execution of programs and initiatives in talent acquisition, culture change, ID&E (inclusion, diversity & equity) performance management, talent management and development, employee relations, total rewards and recognition, training, change management, and organization effectiveness. The client groups you will support include the Manufacturing Group (OPEX, Engineering, Quality, Production, EHS, and Facilities). This position will be 5 days onsite based in Billerica, MA.
Cardiac Ablation Solutions offers cardiac mapping and ablation solutions to treat patients with abnormal heart rhythms. Our vision is to help patients worldwide by advancing innovation for the diagnosis and ablation of cardiac arrhythmias, enabling clinicians to perform procedures with superior outcomes.
A Day in the Life
Reporting to the Sr. Human Resources Program Manager working alongside the East Region Manufacturing Platform leader, you will serve as a key leader in the site leadership team in our manufacturing site in Billerica, MA where you will:
- Design strategic initiatives to ensure organizational effectiveness within our Medtronic systems and structures
- Nimbly lead the organization through periods of significant change
- Provide leadership for talent strategies within their areas of responsibility
- Provide strategic direction to build upon our high-performing, inclusive, and ethical culture in line with the Medtronic Mindset
- Participate actively in the leadership team, continuing to foster a high-performing, highly collaborative, and inclusive team atmosphere.
- Play an essential role as a participating member of the Medtronic Manufacturing Global HR leadership team; providing input into HR strategy creation and leadership in strategic priorities delivery.
Supporting Organization Effectiveness / Organization Development/Organization Design, you will:
- Ensure effective utilization and alignment of HR with business needs.
- Partner with management to ensure effective organization structure, design, and staffing models in line with organization capability requirements to help increase overall organization effectiveness
- Suggest and implement activities to build a common focus and united team approach within each group in the organization.
- Partner with clients to implement regular Talent Reviews, Organization Reviews, Career Development Planning, Performance Reviews, Workforce Planning, Organization Health assessments and surveys, etc.
Supporting Change Management/Organization Leadership, you will:
- Partner with site leadership to develop and implement strategies to take the business to the next level. Working with HR COEs to ensure leadership for strategic workforce planning, organization changes, and re-alignments.
- Design and lead change strategies that build upon our fast-paced & inclusive culture.
- Develop a strong knowledge of the business, products, markets, and competitors, and serve as a key business partner, trusted advisor, and change agent.
Supporting Training, Development, and Performance Management/Leadership, you will:
- Partner with the COE Global Learning and Leadership Development Team to lead and implement the employee and leadership development strategy within their assigned client organizations.
- Consult on the site training and development needs within their client groups.
- Develop strategies to identify targeted development needs within their groups and improve opportunities to deliver training.
- Ensure that client groups and HR direct reports have clear expectations and receive regular informal performance feedback and cycle-driven formal feedback.
Supporting Employee Relations & Communications, you will:
- Partner with the COE Employee Relations hub and leadership to anticipate, identify, and facilitate resolution of employee relations issues.
- Act as an internal consultant, identifying and partnering with others as appropriate to address issues (e.g., employee morale, interpersonal issues, turnover, work conditions, etc.).
- Counsel leaders consistent with Medtronic policies/practices, legal considerations, and company priorities—advocating company and employee concerns.
- Possess a thorough knowledge of relevant legislative requirements and ensure Medtronic’s employment practices are compliant.
Supporting Talent Acquisition, you will:
- Partner with the COE Talent Acquisition Team to identify critical talent and build organization capabilities.
- Effectively develop strategies to recruit and fill open positions and future talent needs with superior talent while ensuring a diversity of talent for each open position.
- Support client groups in effectively identifying and planning for future talent needs and continually upgrading the talent we bring into the organization.
- Work to build internal bench strength in client organizations so that we have ―the right talent at the right place at the right time.
- Bachelors degree required
- Minimum of 5 years of combined relevant Human Resources and Project Management experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of combined relevant Human Resources and Project Management experience
Nice to Have
- Experienced HR leader with a successful track record in a fast-paced global business.
- Previous HRBP roles in medical device, technology, or healthcare, supporting leadership teams in developing and executing HR Strategy.
- Results orientation – proven ability to meet goals consistently and go beyond them. Demonstrates a high sense of urgency and creativity, & is comfortable leading through ambiguity & managing multiple projects.
- Strong influencing skills, ability to communicate with impact utilizing tailored communication and create authentic and trusting relationships to influence clients, primarily related to organizational planning & design. Confidence in one's own ideas as demonstrated by external conference speaking engagements, published articles, participation in panel discussions, industry association work, or teaching
- Strong strategic orientation – ability to think beyond one's own area and apply critical thinking, incorporating both analytical and conceptual abilities.
- Excellent collaboration skills and ability to reach across boundaries internally and externally to develop an extensive network of partnerships. Experience in a global matrix management structure and working with a virtual workforce. Ability to manage a complex set of stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to accomplish work through others, including leading project teams. Demonstrated experience in initiating and leading change, including modeling the importance, motivating others, managing the critical drivers of change, and overcoming obstacles
- Demonstrated career flexibility and adaptation skills (e.g., successful industry or company changes with a minimal learning curve; cross-cultural experience and flexibility if dictated by the scope of the organization)
- Strong coaching, consulting, and facilitation skills
About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements
A commitment to our employee's lives is at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Learn more about our benefits here.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic’s Incentive Plan (MIP) here.
The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply to others).
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager, recruiter or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)
