Human Resources Director
Össur, Nashville, TN, United States
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.**About the Role**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 environments.**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.* 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**Join our team if you want to make a lasting impact; we will support you along the way.* 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‐informed and jointly owned decisions, enabling a seamless employee experience, designing solutions for the majority rather than exceptions, and fostering a culture of trust, respect, and continuous improvement. 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. execution of this role, the Director leads in alignment with the Americas People Team Principles, including operating as a unified business partner, making dataSupports ForMotion’s Regions and Ossur’s operational locations through local HR Business Partner support .Embla Medical is a leading global provider of innovative mobility solutions that help people live a Life Without Limitations(R). At Embla Medical, we are dedicated to improving people’s mobility. 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.Embla Medical is home to Össur, a leading global provider of prosthetics and bracing and supports solutions; FIOR & GENTZ, an innovative developer of neuro orthotics; and College Park, creators of custom-built prosthetic solutions. Embla Medical also provides patients with world-class care through a global network of Orthotic and Prosthetic (O&P) facilities, operating under various brand names, including ForMotion.**Our People**The way we work is unique. We empower our colleagues worldwide and encourage close collaboration, allowing us to develop the best products and maintain the highest possible standards of care.Our values – honesty, frugality and courage – are the glue that binds us together and form the foundation of our company culture.Joining Embla Medical is not just about doing your job, it’s more than that. The patients we care for depend on us to help them get back their freedom and livelihood. That is what drives us all to go to work, each day.If you are interested in joining our global team of talented individuals, please submit your information and resume for review.If you experience any technical issues, please contact: workdaysupport@ossur.com #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 environments.**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.* 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**Join our team if you want to make a lasting impact; we will support you along the way.* 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‐informed and jointly owned decisions, enabling a seamless employee experience, designing solutions for the majority rather than exceptions, and fostering a culture of trust, respect, and continuous improvement. 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. execution of this role, the Director leads in alignment with the Americas People Team Principles, including operating as a unified business partner, making dataSupports ForMotion’s Regions and Ossur’s operational locations through local HR Business Partner support .Embla Medical is a leading global provider of innovative mobility solutions that help people live a Life Without Limitations(R). At Embla Medical, we are dedicated to improving people’s mobility. 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.Embla Medical is home to Össur, a leading global provider of prosthetics and bracing and supports solutions; FIOR & GENTZ, an innovative developer of neuro orthotics; and College Park, creators of custom-built prosthetic solutions. Embla Medical also provides patients with world-class care through a global network of Orthotic and Prosthetic (O&P) facilities, operating under various brand names, including ForMotion.**Our People**The way we work is unique. We empower our colleagues worldwide and encourage close collaboration, allowing us to develop the best products and maintain the highest possible standards of care.Our values – honesty, frugality and courage – are the glue that binds us together and form the foundation of our company culture.Joining Embla Medical is not just about doing your job, it’s more than that. The patients we care for depend on us to help them get back their freedom and livelihood. That is what drives us all to go to work, each day.If you are interested in joining our global team of talented individuals, please submit your information and resume for review.If you experience any technical issues, please contact: workdaysupport@ossur.com #J-18808-Ljbffr