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About the Role

CONMED is seeking a strategic and collaborative Principal HR Business Partner at our Utica, N.Y. site to support leaders across our Global Manufacturing Operations organization. In this highly visible role, you'll help drive business results through talent development, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and leadership coaching. At CONMED, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our people, leaders, and business. You'll help shape culture, strengthen employee engagement, recognize employee contributions, develop future leaders, and support a high-performing global manufacturing organization. This position is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, solving complex people challenges, influencing organizational decisions, and creating an exceptional employee experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on employee relations, performance management, talent development, succession planning, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
Coach leaders on employee development, team performance, communication, change management, and leadership effectiveness.
Partner with leaders to identify, develop, and retain talent while supporting career growth and leadership pipeline development.
Facilitate talent reviews, succession planning discussions, and workforce planning initiatives.
Lead employee engagement efforts, including survey action planning, retention initiatives, and culture-building activities.
Support employee recognition programs that reinforce company values and create positive employee experience.
Coordinate and facilitate new hire orientation and partner with leaders to ensure successful onboarding and assimilation of new employees.
Conduct employee relations investigations and provide guidance on policy interpretation, workplace concerns, and performance issues.
Support organizational design, change management, and business transformation initiatives.
Analyze workforce data and HR metrics to identify trends, make recommendations, and drive data-informed decisions.
Partner with HR Centers of Excellence on talent acquisition, compensation, performance management, learning and development, and employee experience initiatives.
Lead or participate in cross-functional projects that improve organizational performance, employee engagement, and HR effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of related Human Resources experience or combination of equivalent relevant work experience.
Experience supporting leaders in employee relations, talent management, employee engagement, onboarding, workforce planning, or organizational effectiveness.
Experience in coaching, influencing, communication, and relationship-building skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with the ability to analyze workforce data, create executive presentations, develop reports, and prepare professional communications and documentation.
Experience utilizing HR systems, reporting tools, and workforce analytics to support business decisions.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills.

Skills

Talent Development
Employee Engagement
Organizational Effectiveness
Workforce Planning
Leadership Coaching
Employee Relations
Performance Management
Talent Management
Succession Planning
Change Management
Communication
Relationship-building
Microsoft Office
Excel
PowerPoint
Word
HR systems
Reporting tools
Workforce analytics
Analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Project management skills
Organizational skills

Location

Utica, N.Y.

Work Type

Onsite

Experience Level

3 years of related Human Resources experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or similar HR certification.

Salary/Compensations

$75,205 - $118,473

Benefits

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

About the Company

CONMED is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster reaffirms this commitment.

Equal Opportunity

CONMED is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster reaffirms this commitment.