HR Advisor

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient's mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds. As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.What You Can Expect The HR advisor advises leadership on employment law, compensation & benefits, and employee relations while leading cross-country HR projects. Standardizes policies, partners with leaders to align HR initiatives with business goals, and serves as an escalation point for complex HR cases. Drives compliance, governance, and HR decision-making across the region.How You'll Create Impact • Stay up to date with changes in employment law and advise the organisation on necessaryadjustments• Lead cross-country HR projects, partnering with leaders to align initiatives with business needs.• Prepare reports, presentations, business communications, and data summaries as needed.• Provide advice on compensation and benefits (C&B), including retention bonuses, and collaborate with finance for budget alignment.• Advise leaders on employment relations, policies, terms of employment, and compliance with labor laws.• Serve as a liaison for the Works Council, supporting negotiations and updates to the Employee Handbook in collaboration with HRBP/HR Director.• Address complex employee inquiries related to benefits, retirement, and compensation.• Oversee HR projects, ensuring effective communication, meeting facilitation, progress tracking, and reporting.• Coach and mentor HR teams and business leaders on HR processes and best practices.• Support HRBPs with talent management initiatives as needed.• Advise on long-term sickness and accident-related absences, ensuring compliance with legal and company policies.• Act as the primary contact for audit-related HR inquiries.• Act as actions under the HR Shared Services Specialist and HR Shared Services Support role ifrequired.What Makes You Stand Out • Bachelor's degree in human resources management, labor relations, business administration orrelated field plus 3 to 5 years' experience in HR generalist or advisor role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.• 3 to 5 years of HR experience, including advisory, business partnering, or specialist HR roles.• Proven experience advising managers on HR policies, employee relations, and workforce planning.• In-depth knowledge of labor law, social security, and personal income tax for the assigned country/client group, with familiarity in EU data privacy regulations.• Knowledge of multi-country employment laws and regulations is an advantage.• Experienced in applying HR principles, theories, and best practices to support business and employee needs.• Hands-on experience in leading or supporting change management and organizational development projects to drive business transformation.• Proficiency in MS Office• Ticketing system will be an asset• Experience with HCM system• Fluency in English and Spanish (both spoken and written).• Additional languages - Italian and/or French skills are a big advantage.Your Background • Customer Focus; Builds strong partnerships with leaders, ensuring HR strategies align with business and employee needs to enhance engagement and performance.• Strong Communication & Influencing Skills; Engages effectively with employees and leaders.• Adaptability & Problem-Solving; Navigates ambiguity and finds creative solutions.• High Integrity & Confidentiality; Trusted to manage sensitive information responsibly.• Self-Learning & Adaptability; Proactively seeks new knowledge, stays updated with HR trends, and quickly adjusts to evolving technologies, processes, and challenges.• Process Improvement Mindset; Enhances HR practices for better outcomes.• Coaching & Mentoring; Supports managers in handling HR-related challenges.• Change Management Expertise; Guides teams through organizational transformationTravel Expectations Up to 20 %EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability