Senior HR Operations Manager

Location: Stafford, TX or Auburn, MA | Hybrid

Shape the People Infrastructure Behind a Global Leader in Surgical Innovation

At KARL STORZ, our mission is rooted in precision, craftsmanship, and a relentless commitment to improving patient care. Behind every breakthrough in endoscopy and surgical technology is a team of talented people-and a strong HR Operations engine that supports them.

We're searching for a Senior HR Operations Manager who will elevate and scale the operational foundation of our People & Culture function. This is a high-impact role for a builder who thrives in complex environments, values operational excellence, and brings a human-centered approach to every process they design.

If you're inspired by the idea of supporting teams who advance healthcare every day, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

Your Impact

Drive Operational Excellence Across the Employee Lifecycle

You'll architect and optimize the systems that keep our HR function running with the same precision and reliability our customers expect from our products. From process redesign to compliance oversight to multi-state consistency, you'll ensure our operations are scalable, efficient, and aligned with our commitment to quality.

Lead Leave & Accommodation Programs with Care

You'll own the operational framework for LOA and workplace accommodations-partnering with vendors, guiding employees and leaders, and ensuring every case is handled with empathy, clarity, and compliance. Your work will directly influence the employee experience during some of life's most important moments.

Strengthen Our Immigration & Mobility Strategy

As part of a global organization, you'll help employees navigate immigration processes with confidence and support. You'll collaborate with Global Mobility and legal partners to maintain a compliant, competitive immigration program that enables talent to thrive across borders.

What You Bring

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience with deep HR Operations expertise
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Strong HRIS proficiency and comfort with core office tools
• Expertise in employee relations, LOA/accommodation frameworks, and multi-state U.S. employment law
• Proven ability to design, scale, and operationalize HR processes
• Exceptional judgment, discretion, and communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 10% annually

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification
• Experience in regulated industries-healthcare or medical devices strongly preferred
• Background in shared-services or tiered HR support models
• Experience managing third-party LOA/compliance vendors
• Experience supporting multinational teams (Canadian experience a plus)

Who we are:

KARL STORZ is an independent, family-owned company headquartered in Germany's renowned MedTech manufacturing region. For 80 years, we've pioneered the most groundbreaking innovations in endoscopic surgery, video imaging, and operating room integration to benefit patients and healthcare providers alike.

With more than 9,000 associates worldwide and 2,600 in the US, we pride ourselves on harnessing cutting-edge technology, precise workmanship, and unrivaled customer support to help healthcare facilities succeed. With onsite locations and field opportunities across the country, we attract a diverse and talented staff. It's not just about the tools we create-it's about the lives we change, together.

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Eligible Employee Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness program and pet insurance, too!
• 3 weeks vacation, 11 holidays plus paid sick time
• Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave; includes maternal/ paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan providing a match of 60% of the employee's first 6% contribution (up to IRS limits)
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, STD, LTD & LTC Insurance
• We prepay your tuition up to $5,250 per year! - Tuition pre-imbursement
• Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually
• And much more!

KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, KARL STORZ, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. Employees must comply will all applicable KARL STORZ policies and procedures.

Credentialing requirements at KARL STORZ

KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and customers. Most field-based roles at KARL STORZ require hospital credentialing/health screens as a condition of employment. Credentialing can include required vaccinations, health screens & other requirements as outlined by our customers. During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how credentialing/health screens may impact the role you are seeking and if you require any reasonable accommodations regarding these requirements.

Pay Transparency

The pay range and/or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a specific team member's base salary and/or hourly pay rate, several factors will be considered including such things as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the role.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation Statement

KARL STORZ is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and unique experiences. To achieve this goal, we are committed to diverse voices, and all applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. KARL STORZ is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. Should you need assistance or accommodation please email us at [email protected].

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