Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

Reporting to: CEO or CFO

Location: On Site - Houston, TX (Head Office)

Who We Are

Field Orthopaedics USA is an agile Australia-based medical device company at the forefront of innovation that looks to address shortcomings in surgical practice. We are focused on developing innovative products to meet the needs of complex fracture management, arthritis, and microsurgery. The goal is to re-establish function, mobility, and strength to minimize the economic and social costs associated with not being able to use your hands.

At Field Orthopaedics, you don’t just build products — you change how surgeons treat patients. We move fast, think boldly, and give our people real ownership in shaping the future of orthopaedics.

About the Role

As our Human Resources Manager, you will serve as the strategic and operational leader for all human resources and people operations. You will partner closely with the executive team to develop the talent, systems, and culture required to support rapid, compliant growth in a highly regulated environment. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a builder who thrives in startup environments and enjoys operating at both strategic and tactical levels. The ideal candidate brings strong, well-rounded HR expertise, a high level of energy, and a proactive, ownership-driven approach to building solutions before problems arise. Accountability and service to others are a part of who you are.

Key Responsibilities

• People strategy: Design org structure, workforce plans, and talent roadmap aligned to product, clinical, and commercial milestones.
• Talent acquisition: Own end-to-end recruiting for engineers, quality/reg, clinical, field/sales, and ops; build employer brand; manage agencies.
• Onboarding/enablement: Create compliant onboarding, role curricula, and manager toolkits; link to QMS and safety training.
• Performance and Culture: Implement goal setting/OKRs, feedback cycles, career frameworks, and leadership development; actively embed our core values: Better Together, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity, and Impact into everyday behaviors, decisions, and engagement.
• Compensation & benefits: Build market-based cash/equity bands; sales incentive plans; multistate/global benefits; partner on equity admin.
• HR operations: Select and run HRIS/ATS; payroll and timekeeping (multistate); policies/handbook; visas/immigration; contractor management.
• Operational Leadership and Ownership: Willingly steps into day-to-day operational and administrative needs when required, from supporting office setup and vendor coordination to ensuring basic workplace readiness (supplies, logistics, and environment).
• Compliance: Ensure HR compliance with FDA/ISO 13485 training records, EHS, HIPAA-adjacent privacy in HR data, leave laws, wage/hour, and antiharassment.
• Employee relations: Coach managers, resolve issues, investigations, and change management during rapid scale.
• Diversity, equity & inclusion: Set goals and programs; fair hiring and pay practices.
• Workplace & Safety: Partner with EHS/Facilities on lab/manufacturing and field safety requirements.
• Cross functional partnership: Work with QA/RA, Clinical, Finance, and Legal on audits, headcount, budgets, and board reporting.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience & Qualifications

• 7–12 years HR experience, including 3 years leading HR in a high growth startup or small/mid MedTech/biotech.
• Demonstrated scale-up from ~15-20 to 50-70 employees, including engaging 1099 field sales (200 ).
• Strong recruiter/operator hybrid; hands-on with HRIS/ATS and analytics.
• Knowledge of FDA/ISO 13485 training documentation expectations; familiarity with MDR/IVDR is a plus.
• Multi-state US employment law expertise; global exposure (EU/Australia) preferred.
• Experience designing sales comp plans and equity/cash bands.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or SHRMCP/SHRMSCP/PHR/SPHR preferred.

Skills and Attributes

• Builder mindset, bias to action, excellent judgment and discretion.
• Data-driven; strong communication and coaching skills.
• Comfortable operating strategic to tactical; thrives in ambiguity.

Success Metrics

• Time-to-fill and quality-of-hire for critical roles.
• Engagement and retention of high performers.
• On-time completion of required training (QMS/EHS).
• Offer acceptance rate and diversity funnel health.
• Audit readiness of HR and training records.
• Manager effectiveness scores and ER case cycle time.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and equity participation, so you have a share in the value you help create. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with generous paid time off to support rest, balance, and long-term performance.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and any other pre-employment requirements.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and a supportive hiring experience for all candidates.

Field Orthopaedics USA is Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.