Zimmer Biomet

Valued Team member: We are glad you are exploring new opportunities within Zimmer Biomet!

What You Can Expect

In this role as an HR advisor you will work with the leadership team and support them on employment law, compensation & benefits, and employee relations while leading cross-country HR projects. You will work on standardizing policies, you will partner with leaders to align HR initiatives with business goals, and will be an escalation point for complex HR cases. You will drive compliance, governance, and HR decision-making across the region.

If you are an experienced HR professional looking for their next role and you thrive in an international environment while being a trusted advisor locally, this might be just the opportunity you were waiting for. Hit apply now and join a dynamic and collaborative team and a company with a mission!

How You'll Create Impact

• Stay up to date with changes in employment law and advise the organisation on necessary adjustments
• Lead cross-country HR projects, partnering with leaders to align initiatives with business needs as well as regional or functional HR Business Partners
• Prepare reports, presentations, business communications, and data summaries as needed
• Provide advice on compensation and benefits (C&B), including retention bonuses, and collaborate with finance for budget alignment
• Advise leaders on employment relations, policies, terms of employment, and compliance with labor laws
• Serve as a liaison for the Works Council, supporting negotiations and updates to the Employee Handbook in collaboration with HRBP/HR Director
• Address complex employee inquiries related to benefits, retirement, and compensation
• Oversee HR projects, ensuring effective communication, meeting facilitation, progress tracking, and reporting
• Coach and mentor HR teams and business leaders on HR processes and best practices
• Support HRBPs with talent management initiatives as needed
• Advise on long-term sickness and accident-related absences, ensuring compliance with legal and company policies
• Act as the primary contact for audit-related HR inquiries
• Act as actions under the HR Shared Services Specialist and HR Shared Services Support role if required

What Makes You Stand Out

• Proven experience advising managers on HR policies, employee relations, and workforce planning
• In-depth knowledge of labor law, social security, and personal income tax for the assigned country/client group, with familiarity in EU data privacy regulations
• Knowledge of multi-country employment laws and regulations is an advantage
• Experienced in applying HR principles, theories, and best practices to support business and employee needs
• Hands-on experience in leading or supporting change management and organizational development projects to drive business transformation
• Customer Focus and the ability to build strong partnerships with leaders
• Strong Communication & Influencing Skills; Engages effectively with employees and leaders
• Adaptability to navigate ambiguity and finds creative solutions
• High Integrity & Confidentiality;
• Change Management Expertise to guide teams through organizational transformation

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, labor relations, business administration or related field
• 3 to 5 years’ of HR experience, including advisory, business partnering, or specialist HR roles
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Fluency in English (both spoken and written)
• Experience with HCM system
• Ticketing system knowledge will be an asset

Travel Expectations

Up to 20%

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability