As a member of the myHR tier two support team, you will play a key role in administering, evaluating, and troubleshooting leave of absence programs within a Shared Service Model. You will deliver compassionate and exceptional service to employees navigating leave processes, ensuring their needs are met with empathy and professionalism. Additionally, you will facilitate effective and transparent communication with managers, HR Partners, and other stakeholders, maintaining compliance and ensuring the highest standard of support throughout the leave experience. This is a 12-month fix term contract with the possibility to be extended to a permanent role.
What you will do :
Manage end-to-end administration of leave of absence programs (e.g. maternity, parental, sick leave) across multiple countries
Act as a point of contact for employees and managers, providing guidance on leave policies, eligibility, and processes
Handle case management activities, including issue resolution and documentation
Ensure accurate leave data management in systems such as Workday, UKG, and local authority portals
Maintain clear and proactive communication with employees, managers, HR partners, and external stakeholders
Support payroll processes by ensuring accurate and timely leave-related payments
Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including SOP creation, process mapping, and system testing
Collaborate on ongoing projects such as new country rollouts and implementation of new ways of working
Degree in Human Resources or a related field
Fluency in English and German
Experience in HR Operations, leave administration or a similar role
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills
Additional language skills : French or Polish (considered as plus)
Experience with HR systems such as Workday, UKG, ServiceNow or payroll tools
Exposure to time & attendance or payroll processes in European countries
Experience working in a shared services or international environment
Ability to analyze data and produce reports to support decision-making
Skills Required
- Degree in Human Resources or a related field
- Fluency in English and French
- Experience in HR Operations, leave administration, or a similar role
- Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Additional language skills: Polish or German
- Experience with HR systems such as Workday, UKG, ServiceNow or payroll tools
- Exposure to time & attendance or payroll processes in European countries
- Experience working in a shared services or international environment
- Ability to analyze data and produce reports to support decision-making
Stryker Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stryker and has not been reviewed or approved by Stryker.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options with HSA support and global mental‑health access indicate broad, accessible care. These features materially enhance the overall value of the total‑rewards package.
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Retirement Support — A meaningful 401(k) company match with potential additional company contribution, alongside an ESPP, supports long‑term savings and wealth building. Documented plan specifics help employees understand eligibility, timing, and vesting mechanics.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and practical supports like breast milk shipping reflect a comprehensive, family‑friendly approach. These offerings address varied family‑building paths and caregiving needs.
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