Senior Global Employee Relations Manager

By living according to a common set of values, we create a culture that unifies, embraces the uniqueness we all bring to the company, and positions Integer for long-term success.

At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do.

Customer

We focus on our customers’ success

Innovation

We create better solutions

Collaboration

We create success together

Inclusion

We always interact with others respectfully

Candor

We are open and honest with one another

Integrity

We do the right things and do things right

Who are we?

Integer is a global organization providing innovative, high-quality technologies and manufacturing to Medical Device OEM’s (original equipment manufacturers) to enhance the lives of patients worldwide. We are guided by our six Values, including focus on Customer Perspective, Accountability, Agility, One Team, Candor, and Inclusion. Our vision is to improve patients' lives around the globe, one device at a time, while our mission is to advance the goals of our medical device customers through industry-leading engineering and manufacturing, with a relentless commitment to quality, service, and innovation.

What you’ll do in this role:

The Senior Manager, Global Employee Relations (ER) will lead global ER strategy and initiatives in partnership with Human resources and our Ethics and Legal colleagues within a highly regulated medical devices environment. This role ensures our HR team members and assigned investigators are investigating issues as they arise, following best in class procedures and techniques, ensuring compliance with respective country and/or localized labor laws, industry regulations, and company policies while fostering a culture of integrity, and collaboration. The position partners with HR, Legal, and business leaders to manage complex ER matters and support organizational growth in a dynamic, global healthcare market.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute proactive global ER strategies aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements specific to medical devices.
• Advise senior leadership on existing and potential ER risks, compliance issues, and workforce engagement strategies.
• Represent HR and maintain active participation with the Ethics Report Review Council.

Case Management:

• Oversee complex ER cases, provide advice, guidance and structure for assigned investigators, ensure consistency for disciplinary actions, and terminations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Liaise and ensure continuous alignment with our Ethics and Legal colleagues.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, local labor laws, and healthcare industry standards.
• At times, take direct ownership and act as lead investigator for higher profile cases and/or cases that may involve HR, Ethics, Legal, et al.

Policy & Compliance:

• While working closely with Ethics and Legal, and HR Compliance & Governance, maintain and update ER policies to reflect best practices and compliance with medical device regulations (e.g., FDA, MDR).
• Partner with Ethics and Legal, HR Compliance & Governance, and site-based HR teams to ensure global understanding and adherence to labor and healthcare regulations.

Training & Development:

• Deliver ER training for HR teams and managers, emphasizing compliance and ethical standards critical in regulated industries.
• Build capability within HR to manage ER issues effectively and consistently.

Data & Insights:

• Monitor ER trends and provide insights to leadership for proactive risk management.
• Prepare reports highlighting ER metrics and compliance performance.

Global Collaboration:

• Work closely with regional HR leaders to ensure cultural sensitivity and local compliance.
• Lead global ER initiatives that support employee engagement and regulatory excellence.

You may perform other duties as needed and as directed by your line of supervision. 

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Law, or related field; advanced degree preferred. 8+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong focus on employee relations, including global exposure. Experience in the medical devices or healthcare industry strongly preferred. Deep knowledge of employment laws across multiple regions and familiarity with regulated environments. Proven ability to manage complex investigations and ER cases with discretion and integrity. Strong analytical, com