Human Resources Director

Human Resources Director

At Embla Medical, we are a purpose-driven company dedicated to improving people's mobility through the delivery of Prosthetics, Neuro Orthotics, Bracing & Supports and Patient Care. We do this with compassion and innovation, from how we design our award-winning mobility solutions to how we operate our network of patient care clinics. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care to our patients to help them live Life Without Limitations.

The Human Resources Director is a senior HR leader responsible for developing and executing People strategies that support the ForMotion business unit as Embla Medical's major operations sites across the Americas. This role partners closely with executive and operational leadership to enable business performance, workforce scalability, and cultural alignment in a complex, multi-site and multi-country environment.

The Director delivers high-impact HR solutions across clinical, operational and corporate populations, while ensuring compliance with U.S., Mexico, and applicable local labor laws. The Director leads a team of HR Business Partners that help create and implement solutions across this diverse portfolio.

The role operates as a trusted advisor to leaders and works in close partnership with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) and local and global HR Business Partners to drive consistent, scalable, and employee-centered practices. In alignment with the Americas People Team Principles, the Director operates as a unified business partner, makes data-informed and jointly owned decisions, enables a seamless employee experience, designs solutions for the majority rather than exceptions, and fosters a culture of trust, respect, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Lead and execute HR strategies aligned with ForMotion business priorities and Össur operational objectives, including growth, operational excellence, and workforce stability across the Americas and Mexico.
• Serve as the primary HR leader for the ForMotion business unit leader, providing hands-on, strategic HR partnership.
• Supports ForMotion's Regions and Össur's operational locations through local HR Business Partner support.
• Partner with business leaders to support workforce planning, talent capability, succession planning, and organizational design.
• Lead and develop a team of HR Business Partners, fostering strong business acumen, operational understanding, and consistent HR execution.
• Provide leadership on employee relations matters, including investigations, performance management, disciplinary actions, and complex or high-risk cases.
• Support change management initiatives including restructures, acquisitions, integrations, and process transformations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and international labor laws, employment regulations, and internal policies across all supported locations.
• Collaborate closely with HR COEs to deliver integrated and scalable HR solutions.
• Drive engagement, retention, and culture initiatives tailored to operational and field-based workforces.
• Analyze workforce data and people metrics to inform decision-making, identify trends, and proactively mitigate risk.
• Act as a steward of Embla's values and leadership behaviors.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting multi-site organizations and manufacturing facilities strongly preferred
• Healthcare, medical device or regulated industry experience a plus
• Experience supporting U.S. and Mexico workforces preferred

Why You'll Feel Good Working Here

• Global organization with a network of employees around the world
• We believe in the importance of people's growth and development
• At Embla Medical we celebrate different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds
• Joining Embla Medical is not just taking a job, patients we care for depend on us to help them get back their freedom and livelihood
• Competitive Compensation Packages
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contribution
• 9 paid holidays
• Discretionary time off plan and two (2) volunteer day
• Paid Parental Bonding

Embla Medical is committed to sustainable business practices and renowned for positively impacting people's health and well-being.

Embla Medical is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Embla Medical's equal opportunity policy prohibits all discrimination (based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, military service, pregnancy, child birth or related medical condition, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by local laws around the world).

Embla Medical is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all individuals involved in the operations of Embla Medical and prohibits discrimination by any employee of Embla Medical, including supervisors and co-workers.

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