HR Specialist

The HR Specialist plays a key role in supporting a fair, compliant, and respectful workplace at DePuy Synthes. This position partners closely with HR leaders, managers, and employees to address employee relations matters, support labor relations activities, and ensure consistent application of company policies, collective bargaining agreements, and employment laws.

What You Will Do

Provide day-to-day support on employee relations matters, including performance concerns, workplace conduct issues, attendance, and policy interpretation. Assist with employee relations investigations, including fact-finding, documentation, and preparation of findings and recommendations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The role provides hands-on support in investigations, conflict resolution, and union-related activities, contributing to a positive employee experience and strong labor-management relationships. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of experience in Human Resources, with direct exposure to Employee Relations and/or Labor Relations activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field
• Typically 4–5 years of experience in Human Resources, with direct exposure to Employee Relations and/or Labor Relations activities
• Working knowledge of employee relations practices, workplace investigations, and corrective action processes
• Familiarity with labor relations concepts, union environments, and collective bargaining agreements
• Understanding of U.S. employment laws and regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters discreetly
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate documentation

Benefits

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
• 401(k) plan
• Pension plan
• Healthcare benefits