Human Resources Director

Össur

Human Resources Director leading HR strategies and executing people partnerships at Embla Medical. Driving HR solutions for ForMotion business across the Americas and Mexico.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeAustin • Tennessee, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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, providing hands-on, strategic HR partnership.
Support ForMotion’s Regions and Ossur’s operational locations through local HR Business Partner support.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 days
Paid Parental Bonding

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Hard Skills & Tools

HR strategiesworkforce planningtalent capabilitysuccession planningorganizational designemployee relationsperformance managementchange managementworkforce data analysispeople metrics

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic partnershipbusiness acumenoperational understandingteam developmentengagementretentionculture initiativescommunicationproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s degree in Business AdministrationMaster’s degree in Human Resources or related field