We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 18 Oct 2025

 

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

The Senior Human Resources Program Director is a key business partner within the highly profitable and growing Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) Operating Unit. They will partner with the leaders of the Cardiac Implantable Technology Development Center (TDC), OU Operations and Supply Chain, and Patient Care Systems, working to maximize achievement of short- and long-term business goals. This individual must be a strong communicator who can drive alignment to the broader CRM Strategy.
This is a highly valued, high impact position. As an integral link between executive leadership and other members of the Global leadership teams, their key responsibilities will be to:
• Provide strategic direction to build upon our ID&E action and strategic workforce plans
• Design strategic initiatives to ensure organizational effectiveness globally
• Design, lead, and enable execution of organizational design efforts across stakeholders and cross functional teams.
• Effectively lead the organization through periods of significant change and rapid organic and inorganic growth
• In partnership with leadership design and implement talent strategies within their areas of responsibility
• Play an important role as a participating member of the CRM HR Leadership Team, continuing to foster a high performing, highly collaborative and inclusive HR team atmosphere, and mentor more junior HR professionals as appropriate, and be personally invested in growing our HR successor pools

In addition, this dynamic, high energy, results-oriented leader will create proactive plans and will partner with the COEs to ensure effective execution of programs and initiatives in talent acquisition, culture change, diversity and inclusion, performance management, talent management and development, employee relations, total rewards and recognition, change management, and organization effectiveness.
They will report to the Vice President CRM HR. They will also participate in select company-wide initiatives, representing both the client organizations and the broader Medtronic organization. The successful incumbent will be fully accountable for the effective implementation and continued harmonization of HR-related processes, practices, policies and outcomes for the business.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. 

Change Management/Organization Leadership: 

• Partners with leadership to develop and implement strategies to take the business to the next level.  Working with COEs to ensure leadership for workforce planning, acquisitions, organization changes and re-alignments, and HR-related technologies. Design change strategies that build upon our high performance, innovative CRM culture and aligns with the Medtronic Mindset. 

• Develop a strong knowledge of the business, products, markets, competitors, and serve as a key business partner and change agent. 

Organization Effectiveness / Organization Development/Organization Design: 

• Assist functional leaders in ensuring effective organization structure, communication, problem analysis, and resolution. 
• Suggest and implement activities to build a common focus and united team approach within each group in the organization. 
• Drive change management to ensure a constantly learning and growing organization. Partner with management to ensure effective organization structure, design, and staffing models. 
  Ensure effective utilization and alignment of human resources with business needs. 
• Provide counsel in the design and implementation of new organization structures and processes, in line with organization capability requirements, to help increase overall organization effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with clients to implement regular Talent Reviews, Organization Reviews, Career Development Planning, Performance Reviews, Workforce Planning, Organization Health assessments and surveys, etc. 

Talent Acquisition: 

• Partner with the COE Talent Acquisition Team to identify critical talent and build organization capabilities. 
• Effectively develop strategies to recruit and fill open positions and future talent needs with superior talent, while ensuring a diversity of talent for each open position. 
• Support client groups in effectively identifying and planning for future talent needs and continually upgrading the talent we bring into the organization. 
• Work to build internal bench strength in client organizations so that we have ―the right talent, at the right place, at the right time.
• Implement and drive the new grad hire, intern and co-op programs through close partnership with the Campus Recruiting team 

Employee Relations & Communications: 

• Partner with the COE Employee Relations hub and leadership to anticipate, identify and facilitate resolution of employee relations issues. 
• Act as internal consultant, identifying and partnering with others as appropriate, in addressing issues (eg. employee morale, interpersonal issues, turnover, work conditions, etc.). 
• Counsel VP’s, directors, and managers consistent with Medtronic policies/practices, legal considerations, and company priorities—advocating both company and employee concerns. 
• Possess a thorough knowledge of relevant legislative requirements and ensure Medtronic’s employment practices are compliant. 
• Partner with client leaders and communications function to ensure effective internal and external communications for their organizations. 

Training, Development and Performance Management/Leadership: 
 

• Partner with the COE Training & Development Teams to lead and implement the employee and leadership development strategy within their assigned client organizations. 
• Consult with VP’s, directors, and managers on training and development needs within their assigned client groups. 
• Ensure successful training delivery of the management and employee development curriculums. 
  Develop strategies to identify targeted development needs within their groups and improve opportunities to deliver training. 
• Ensure that client groups and HR direct reports have clear expectations and receive regular informal performance feedback along with cycle driven formal feedback. 

Total Rewards Management: 

• Partner with the COE to effectively implement and communicate Medtronic compensation and benefits programs to successfully attract, motivate and retain employees. 
• Effectively partner with CV Total Rewards and Medtronic compensation and benefits resources in these activities. Assist in identifying and developing innovative incentive/reward systems which address the unique needs of their client organizations. 
• Ensure clear differentiation of performance in rewards and recognition. 

Other: 

• Participate in benchmarking and best practices research as it applies to Corporate and Medtronic business overall. 
• Provide leadership and/or serve as representation on corporate and/or divisional committees or task forces. 
• Manage/participate on key projects and initiatives as required.

~~~~ Candidate must be based in the Twin Cities ~~~~

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 15+ years of experience in Human Resources including experience partnering with executive leaders on strategic projects (one or more of the following required: global growth, organizational design, M&A/integration).OR Advanced degree and 13+ years of experience in Human Resources  including partnering with executive leaders on strategic projects

HR generalist / HR business partner experience required. 

10+ years of project or people managerial experience

Nice to Have

Master’s degree in Business, I/O Psychology or Human Resources 
Successful track record as a Sr HR Director.
Previous HR leadership roles in a high-growth, fast-paced business. 
7+ years experience in providing work direction and leadership to people and teams. 
Experience in HR strategy development and execution. 
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing large-scale change initiatives. 
Experience in a global, matrix management structure. 
Results orientation – has the ability to meet goals consistently and go beyond them. Demonstrates a high sense of urgency and comfortable managing manage multiple projects in a high growth, rapid change environment. 
Change Management – able to define a case for change and influence others to change – and at higher levels -- fully engage entire organizations in fundamental change through effective communication strategies. 
Strategic Orientation – able to think beyond own area and apply critical thinking, incorporating both analytical and conceptual abilities. 
Customer Focus – able to identify internal and external customer needs, looking from the outside in. Able to build relationships with the customer and provide services for which the customer might not yet even have identified a need.
Collaborative – effective working with and through teams to accomplish business results. 
Team Leadership – Able to focus, align, and build effective groups. 
Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
Knowledge of immigration practices, H1-B visa, and other work visas. 
Computer skills in HRIS (WorkDay, PeopleSoft preferred), database, spreadsheet, presentation and word processing software. 
Facilitation skills - group and individual, training, team development, conflict resolution. 
Strong knowledge of employment law
GPHR and / or SPHR certification. 
Experience in multiple companies and / or varied geographic locations.
Experience in a medical device or related healthcare industry 
Experience supporting a global manufacturing operation

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation
 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$208,800.00 - $313,200.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

 

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

 

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

 

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. 
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.