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Senior Human Resources Advisor

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At KARL STORZ, we believe in not just creating jobs
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Job Function: Human Resources
Work Location (for field-based positions):
Work Flexibility: Hybrid
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Job ID: 6062

About KARL STORZ

From the operating room to surgery centers—and everywhere in between—KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovations, smart instruments and devices, integrated ecosystems, and intelligent imaging—to build a more connected, software-enabled operating room.
As an independent, family-owned MedTech company, we ambitiously think in generations instead of quarters to improve patients’ lives around the world.

About the Role

The Senior Human Resources Advisor serves as the strategic HR leader for KARL STORZ North America's Commercial organization, partnering closely with executive leadership across Sales, Marketing, Service, Customer Support, and related business functions. This role shapes and executes people strategies that directly support business growth, organizational effectiveness, and talent outcomes across a complex, multi-business environment. As a trusted advisor, you will translate business priorities into actionable HR strategies spanning organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, change leadership, performance management, and compensation. You will lead a team of HR Business Partners, influence executive decision-making, and champion enterprise-wide initiatives that enhance organizational health, culture, and performance.
This role has a hybrid work schedule with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote and is based in our El Segundo, CA office.

What You'll Do

  • Serve as the primary strategic HR advisor to Commercial executive leadership, aligning people strategies with short- and long-term business objectives.
  • Lead workforce planning, organizational design, restructures, integrations, and change management initiatives that drive business transformation and organizational effectiveness.
  • Develop and execute talent strategies, succession plans, and leadership development initiatives that strengthen organizational capability and build internal talent pipelines.
  • Partner with Human Resources Centers of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Employee Relations, and HR Operations, to deliver integrated HR solutions and influence enterprise-wide programs.
  • Coach and advise senior leaders on leadership effectiveness, organizational culture, employee engagement, and complex people-related matters.
  • Lead, develop, and mentor a team of HR Business Partners while ensuring consistent execution of HR programs and services across the organization.
  • Sponsor and lead enterprise HR initiatives from strategy through implementation, measuring outcomes and driving continuous improvement.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant HR Business Partner experience supporting senior executives in complex organizations.
  • 2+ years of direct or indirect people leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to develop and lead high-performing teams.
  • Deep expertise in organizational design, talent management, workforce planning, change management, employee engagement, and performance management.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to understand financial drivers, operational priorities, and organizational impacts.
  • Exceptional executive presence, communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills with experience advising VP-level leaders and above.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Nice to Have:
  • SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or comparable HR certification.
  • Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • Experience supporting large commercial or sales-driven organizations within a matrixed, regional, or global company.
  • Experience with SAP SuccessFactors, HR Acuity, Power BI, or similar HR systems and analytics platforms.

What Will Make You Successful

  • Ability to think strategically while translating business goals into practical, executable people plans.
  • Proven success leading large-scale organizational change, transformation initiatives, and complex business partnerships.
  • Strong executive coaching, conflict resolution, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge and advise senior leadership.
  • Enterprise mindset with the ability to balance business, employee, and organizational needs across multiple functions and stakeholders.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities, leveraging workforce data and insights to drive decision-making.
  • High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and discretion when handling sensitive and high-impact people matters.
  • Passion for developing talent, strengthening leadership capability, and fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture.

Why KARL STORZ?

Join KARL STORZ and be part of a team creating medical innovations that truly make a difference. Beyond technology, you'll be part of a culture that values talent as its greatest asset, empowering you to contribute to a mission that improves patient care worldwide.
Ready to make an impact? Apply to be our next Senior Human Resources Advisor and help us build the future of MedTech together.
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Eligible Employee Benefits

  • Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness program and access to pet insurance, too!
  • 3 weeks vacation accrual for full time roles,* paid holidays plus paid sick time too
  • Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave; includes maternal/ paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan providing a match of 66.67% (4%) of the employee’s first 6% contribution (up to IRS limits)
  • Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
  • HSA Savings Accounts with company contribution
  • Life, STD & LTD Insurance
  • We prepay your tuition up to $5,250 per year! - Tuition pre-imbursement
  • Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually
  • And much more!
    * Field sales, internships, and roles that are regularly scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for vacation, except where required by law.

    Non-employees, including temporary workers and consultants, are not eligible to participate in the KARL STORZ benefits program.

    KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, KARL STORZ, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. Employees must comply will all applicable KARL STORZ policies and procedures.

KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and customers. Most field-based roles at KARL STORZ require hospital credentialing/health screens as a condition of employment. Credentialing can include required vaccinations, health screens & other requirements as outlined by our customers. During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how credentialing/health screens may impact the role you are seeking and if you require any reasonable accommodations regarding these requirements.

The pay range and/or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a specific team member’s base salary and/or hourly pay rate, several factors will be considered including such things as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the role.

KARL STORZ is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and unique experiences. To achieve this goal, we are committed to diverse voices, and all applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. KARL STORZ is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. Should you need assistance or accommodation please email us at taoperations@karlstorz.com.


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