Associate Director HR Investigations & Policies

Title: Associate Director HR Investigations & Policies

Location: Cincinnati United States

Job Description:

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 recognized.

What You Can Expect

Defines and governs the organization's global HR investigations, policy, and compliance frameworks, ensuring consistent, fair, and legally compliant practices across all regions. Serving as a strategic subject matter expert, the position partners with senior HR and Legal leadership to proactively identify risk, shape enterprise standards, and drive continuous improvement in employee relations governance.

How You'll Create Impact

• Oversees the end-to-end investigations framework, including intake, triage, investigative protocols, documentation standards, and outcome consistency, ensuring a fair and objective approach across the organization.
• Establishes and evolves the global strategy and governance framework for HR investigations, policy management, and employee relations compliance to ensure alignment with enterprise risk priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Provides expert guidance and oversight on complex, high-risk, or sensitive investigations, ensuring appropriate methodology, risk mitigation, and alignment with legal and ethical standards.
• Defines and maintains global HR policy governance standards, including the development, review, and modernization of policies and the employee handbook to reflect evolving regulatory, market, and organizational needs.
• Partners with Legal, Compliance, and senior HR leadership to interpret employment laws and regulatory requirements, translating them into scalable policies, procedures, and operational practices.
• Identifies emerging trends, systemic risks, and root causes across investigations and employee relations matters, driving enterprise-level insights and recommending preventative and corrective actions.
• Designs and implements frameworks for consistency and quality assurance in investigations and policy application, including audit mechanisms, documentation standards, and governance processes.
• Serves as a recognized subject matter expert, providing guidance, training, and consultation to HR and business leaders on investigations, policy interpretation, and employee relations best practices.
• Develops and maintains metrics, reporting, and dashboards to monitor investigation outcomes, policy effectiveness, and compliance risks, informing leadership decision-making.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives across HR investigations and policy processes, leveraging data, external benchmarks, and internal insights to enhance effectiveness, efficiency, and employee experience.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Ability to translate regulatory, organizational, and workforce trends into forward-looking HR governance strategies and frameworks.
• Deep knowledge of investigative methodologies, employment practices, and conflict resolution, with the ability to guide complex and sensitive matters.
• Strong understanding of HR policy design, governance models, and global compliance requirements, with the ability to operationalize regulatory expectations.
• Ability to identify systemic risks, analyze root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions that reduce organizational exposure.
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders, Legal, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment and informed decision-making.
• Strong capability to leverage data, trends, and metrics to inform strategies, monitor outcomes, and guide continuous improvement efforts.
• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive topics clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
• Demonstrates exceptional discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism when managing highly sensitive and confidential information.

Education and Experience

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience, or Associate's Degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 years of relevant experience
• Preferred Qualification: 7 years of experience in HR related, including at least 3 years of experience leading HR investigations
• Preferred Qualification: Comfortable working in a complex, matrix environment and dynamic culture

Travel Expectations

• Up to 20% travel

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Expected Compensation Range: $145k to $175k, plus target bonus

This is a remote position