What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Human Resources- Operations position at CONMED Corporation?
About the Role At CONMED, people are at the heart of everything we do. As a key member of our HR leadership team, you won’t just support the business — you’ll help shape it. We are seeking a bold and strategic HR leader who can build trust, lead with action, and drive talent strategies that fuel business performance. This position plays a critical role in leading HR strategy across our Operations business unit. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience working in manufacturing sectors, and the courage to influence at all levels of the organization. You will partner closely with leadership to foster a high-performance culture, develop talent pipelines, and manage change through growth and transformation. What You’ll Be Responsible For Strategic HR Leadership: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing thought leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and culture shaping. Talent Development: Lead succession planning, emerging leader development, and capability building across all levels of the organization. Employee Engagement: Champion initiatives that promote engagement, retention, and alignment with company values. Change Management: Drive and manage organizational change to support business transformation and scaling efforts. People Management: Provide guidance on complex employee relations, performance coaching, and talent decisions with clarity and confidence. Compliance & Communication: Ensure HR practices are compliant with labor laws and communicated effectively across teams. Best Practice Sharing: Identify and integrate HR best practices across functions and business units to strengthen our organizational effectiveness. What We’re Looking For Experience 7 years of progressive HR leadership, ideally within the medical device or life sciences manufacturing sector. Proven success partnering with business leaders in fast-paced, matrixed environments. Strong background in employee relations, talent development, change management, and organizational effectiveness. Experience influencing senior leadership and contributing to business strategy. Education Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field. Master’s degree or HR certification preferred. Key Competencies Decision Quality – Makes sound and timely decisions based on a blend of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment. Business Acumen – Understands the levers that drive manufacturing and commercial success. Financial Acumen – Connects people decisions to financial impact; understands budgeting, cost drivers, and resource allocation. Builds Effective Teams – Inspires and develops others through collaboration and clarity. Action-Oriented – Moves with urgency and is comfortable navigating ambiguity. Manages Complexity – Handles multiple priorities with clarity, balancing strategic objectives and operational demands. Organizational Savvy – Navigates the business landscape with skill, knowing when and how to influence, challenge, or align. Communicates Effectively – Delivers clear, concise, and timely messages across all levels of the organization. Why Join Us? At CONMED, you’ll have a direct impact on lives through the work we do in the medical space. You’ll also be part of a people-first culture that values diversity, continuous improvement, and real results. If you’re ready to lead with purpose and make a difference, we want to meet you. Benefits: CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information. Competitive compensation Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses Know someone at CONMED? Have them submit you as a referral before applying for this position to be eligible for our Employee Referral Program incentives! CONMED is an Equal Opportunity Employer & an Affirmative Action Employer. CONMED is a strong advocate of workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or veteran status. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision reaffirm this commitment. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800-929-7176 option #5. CONMED Corporation is a progressive, global medical device company. Through thoughtful leadership, innovation and team work, we are changing the future of medicine. Our 3,500 employees worldwide make meaningful contributions, positively impact the business, and advance in their careers as our company and product portfolio grows. We are a leader in Orthopedics, General Surgery, Gynecology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, and Anesthesiology and our employees enjoy challenging and diverse job opportunities across these varied specializations. We are headquartered in upstate New York with additional domestic facilities in FL, CA, MA, CO, and GA. We have an international presence in more than 20 locations throughout Europe, Australia, Latin America, Asia, North America, and the Middle East.
