We understand your health and overall wellbeing are important. We also know that each of our employees and their families have different benefit needs. That’s why we offer a range of choices and resources to help you make informed decisions and choose the coverage that makes sense for you and your family.
Please review the information in this section and follow the instructions below to enroll in benefit coverage. In order to enroll on a pre-tax basis, you must complete your benefit enrollment via enroll.stryker.com within 30 days of your date of hire. In addition, you must submit any dependent certification (if applicable) to your benefits team within 30 days of your date of hire for your dependents to be enrolled in Stryker’s health plan. Typically, you will have access to the site on the Wednesday following your date of hire and you will receive an email once your access has been granted. Please contact the myHR team if you do not receive an email by the Wednesday following your date of hire.
The following information will help you get acquainted with our company benefits, complete the necessary new hire action steps, and make a great start at Stryker.
Download a printable copy of this checklist.
To view and update your personal and payroll information, you will need to log in to Workday. Workday allows you to:
If you are having problems logging in to Workday or need help updating your personal or payroll information, please contact your myHR team.
Benefit elections must be made within 30 days of your date of hire (including the day you were hired) in order to enroll on a pre-tax basis. Your elections will go retroactive to your date of hire as long as you enroll by the appropriate deadline*.
Your elections will remain in effect until December 31. Your next opportunity to enroll in benefits will be during annual enrollment, held each year in the fall, unless you experience a qualifying life event, such as a birth or a marriage.
You can start learning about the benefit options available to you by reviewing the benefits information on this website and our Benefits at a Glance (2023).
You can also learn about your benefits through this online new hire benefits orientation. (If you are not on the Stryker network, you must enter your Stryker username and password to view the orientation.) Then, after reviewing all of the information available to you to help you understand your options, use the directions provided below to enroll.
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
A detailed Summary Plan Description (SPD) that describes the healthcare, welfare and retirement benefits is also available for your review. It is important to read the SPD carefully so that you fully understand how the Stryker benefits plans work — and how you can get the maximum benefits available to you and your family. For your convenience, Stryker provides online access to an easy-to-use, searchable version of the Summary Plan Description (SPD). Internet access is required but a VPN is not necessary. You can also access a copy of your Summary of Benefits and Coverage as required under the Affordable Care Act on this site.
Stryker is committed to building an inclusive culture where all employees feel welcomed, respected and appreciated for being exactly who they are. See our LGBTQ+ benefits page for details on the benefits and resources at Stryker that can provide help and support to those in the LGBTQ+ community.
Contact myHR at 877-795-2002.
Complete your enrollment in four easy steps:
Visit the Vanguard website or call Vanguard at 800-523-1188. Learn more about the 401(k) plan.
When you set up your 401(k), be sure to designate a beneficiary. You can do this on the Vanguard website or call Vanguard at 800-523-1188.
Strive is Stryker's comprehensive wellbeing program that reward you for focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and work wellbeing.
You and your spouse/domestic partner can register for Strive by visiting strive.stryker.com. Please allow two weeks from date of hire to access the program. You'll receive a registration email from Strive as soon as they receive your information from Stryker.
The Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) allows you to purchase our stock each month at a 5% discount. Stryker pays all fees for stock purchases through this plan. You may enroll in the ESPP (or change your current ESPP enrollment status) during the first 15 days of every month.
For more information, or to manage your account, you can visit Computershare. Log in using your Social Security Number and personalized PIN. The first time you log in, you will use the default PIN you receive in the mail from Computershare. You will be required to change your PIN after your first successful log in.
For more detailed descriptions, you should review the Summary Plan Description (SPD) as well as these legal notices, which include the following: