Manager, Human Resources

Position Summary 

The primary objective of this position is to serve as a strategic Human Resources business leader for the Distribution Centers, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and other Operations Support organizations. The HR Manager provides leadership across organizational design and effectiveness, talent selection, leadership and employee development, employee relations, workforce planning, performance management, compensation planning, compliance, and policy implementation. As a member of the leadership team, the HR Manager will collaborate with leaders to translate business needs into people strategies, lead organizational change, strengthen organizational capabilities, and foster leadership excellence.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction for the Human Resources function supporting the Distribution Centers, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and other Operations Support organizations, including organizational effectiveness, talent management, employee relations, workforce planning, compensation, compliance, and policy implementation.
• Serves as a strategic advisor to leaders on employee-related matters, organizational priorities, and people strategies that support business objectives.
• Facilitates organizational design, organizational effectiveness, and leadership development efforts; identifies root causes and develops sustainable solutions from cultural, talent, and process perspectives.
• Coaches and develops leaders and employees to strengthen performance, capability, engagement, and succession readiness.
• Leads and resolves complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations through a systematic, timely, and compliant approach.
• Advises leaders through performance concerns, coaching plans, corrective actions, accommodations, and employment decisions while mitigating risk and supporting business outcomes.
• Leads or supports enterprise and organization-wide programs and initiatives, including performance management, compensation planning, workforce planning, talent reviews, and organizational change.
• Implements corporate policies and people programs, champions change, and partners with the broader HR team to ensure effective execution and consistent practices.
• Partners with leaders on talent selection, development, and assessment to build organizational capability and achieve business objectives.
• Ensures Human Resources strategies and practices comply with applicable employment laws, government regulations, and corporate policies.
• On occasion may be required to travel to support site operations.
• Works on special projects and assignments as business needs arise.

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated strategic business-partner and consultative skills, with the ability to influence leaders and translate business needs into effective people solutions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project-management skills
• Approachable and responsive, with the ability to build trusted relationships with employees and leaders at all levels
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong customer-service orientation and commitment to providing practical, responsive support
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, facilitation, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Experience developing and delivering Human Resources training and facilitating leadership or employee sessions
• Detail-oriented, particularly in managing and documenting employee relations matters and investigations
• Demonstrated ability to influence, lead, and manage stakeholders outside the position’s direct reporting structure to achieve business results
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment, labor, wage, and hour laws
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of HR information systems and applicant tracking systems

Education and Experience 

• Must be at least 18 years of age
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• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Relations from an accredited college or university or practical experience sufficient to demonstrate functional equivalence to a bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years progressive experience in human resources with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role managing direct reports

Physical Requirements and Work Environment 

• General office working environment
• Stand up and walk premises 1-2 hours day offset by sitting for up to 6-7 hours a day
• Must have adequate manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment
• Typically requires travel less than 25% of the time

ICU Medical has consistently provided you with clinical innovations that help solve real-world challenges.

With the acquisition of Hospira Infusion Systems in 2017 and Smiths Medical in 2022, we are now a global market leader with a complete line of clinically-essential IV therapy and high-value critical care products for hospital, alternate site, and home care settings.

We're ready to bring you consistent quality, innovation, and value in more areas than ever. Our focus allows us to bring you:

• Dedicated and non-dedicated IV sets and needlefree connectors clinically proven to provide an effective barrier against bacterial transfer and colonization.
• The industry’s broadest IV smart pump offering covering large volume, pain management, and ambulatory needs.
• IV medication safety software providing full IV-EHR interoperability with the highest customer satisfaction and compatibility with more EHR systems than any other company.
• Significant US IV solutions manufacturing and supply capabilities.

This role is based remotely; the incumbent may be remote in any state other than Colorado; California; Connecticut; Montana, Maine or New York.

ICU Medical EEO Statement:

ICU Medical is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment regardless of race, color, nationality or national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, or protected veteran status. 

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the employment selection process, please contact us at [email protected]. We are committed to providing equal access and opportunities for all candidates.