HR Operations Specialist – Employee and Labor Relations

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life Medtronic is a market leader, and our expanding portfolio delivers measurable clinical and economic value – and opens doors. With a passion for helping patients and a commercial mindset, you will make a significant difference together with Medtronic! Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Provides team project coordination and support in effective case management of people related issues such as: ER concerns, disciplinaries, terminations, and investigations, as appropriate Advises managers and employees on entry-level ER matters (e.g. attendance and tardy). Escalating situations as appropriate to the employee relations COE. Executes and assists in the development, implementation and administration of project processes and procedures. Identifies efficiencies and implementation of process improvements. Examples include termination and restructuring process, data entry & metrics, etc. Manages record keeping for various programs and processes (terminations, performance improvement, escalation and notification, etc). Responsible for execution of involuntary terminations within scope of support. Drives manager accountability through coaching and follow through process and system navigation, ensuring timely completion and approval of all terminations. Expert on all parts of the termination process (ie: Workday transactions, IT requirements, payroll and policies, and unemployment claims, as applicable to role). Communicate with extended partners throughout the process. Executes back office and logistical planning and support for Organizational Restructuring and Reduction in Force activities. Member of the Data Management team ensuring flawless execution and reporting of personal/confidential information. Partners with the extended off boarding teams (IT, Security, TA, AskHR, Finance, Global Mobility, MEAP). Prepare employee packets, notification letters and Separation Agreement and Releases. Responsible for submitting requests to initiate Outplacement services and other adhoc requests as needed. Answer employee questions about organizational policies and procedures; refer employees to appropriate resources as needed. May act as expert on key processes and programs. Maintains strict confidentiality in managing highly confidential human resources information and exercise sound judgment in handling or working with confidential data and situations. Required Knowledge and Experience: Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 3 years of relevant experience Possesses deep business insight and the ability to think and act strategically Builds rapport easily and drives alignment through clear, persuasive communication. Proven ability to thrive in team-oriented environments and manage cross-functional relationships within a global matrix. Familiarity with Workday or similar HRIS platforms is preferred. Willing to work flexible hours aligned with the EMEA region. Physical Job Requirements The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package A commitment to our employees lives 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. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). About Medtronic We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here