Director of Human Resources – Operations

CONMED Corporation • Largo, FL

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About The Position

At CONMED, people are at the heart of everything we do. As a key member of our HR leadership team, you won’t just support the business — you’ll help shape it. We are seeking a bold and strategic HR leader who can build trust, lead with action, and drive talent strategies that fuel business performance. This position plays a critical role in leading HR strategy across our operations business unit. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience working in manufacturing sectors, and the courage to influence at all levels of the organization. You will partner closely with leadership to foster a high-performance culture, develop talent pipelines, and manage change through growth and transformation.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive HR leadership, ideally within the medical device or life sciences manufacturing sector.
• 10+ years of proven success partnering with business leaders in fast-paced, matrixed environments.
• 10+ years of experience in employee relations, talent development, change management, and organizational effectiveness.
• 10+ years of experience influencing senior leadership and contributing to business strategy within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or HR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing thought leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and culture shaping.
• Talent Development: Lead succession planning, emerging leader development, and capability building across all levels of the organization.
• Employee Engagement: Champion initiatives that promote engagement, retention, and alignment with company values.
• Change Management: Drive and manage organizational change to support business transformation and scaling efforts.
• People Management: Provide guidance on complex employee relations, performance coaching, and talent decisions with clarity and confidence.
• Compliance & Communication: Ensure HR practices are compliant with labor laws and communicated effectively across teams.
• Best Practice Sharing: Identify and integrate HR best practices across functions and business units to strengthen our organizational effectiveness.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director