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Director, Human Resources Business Partner - Join A $40B Industry Leader

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In-Office
Waltham, MA, USA
175K-233K Annually
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Waltham, MA, USA
175K-233K Annually
Senior level
As an HR Director, you will develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives, support organizational growth, and lead change management initiatives while advising senior leaders on complex HR matters.
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Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
DESCRIPTION:

As HR Director at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will be a strategic business partner supporting organizational success through effective people strategies. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll translate business objectives into actionable HR initiatives that help build and retain a talented, diverse workforce. You'll guide organizational development efforts across global teams, facilitate change management, and cultivate an inclusive culture built on our 4i values (Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement). This position requires a thoughtful approach to talent management, using data-driven insights to enhance business capabilities while maintaining a positive workplace culture. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on complex HR matters, from performance management to organizational design, supporting business growth through effective people strategies.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's Degree • Preferred Fields of Study: Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field,

• 8 years of experience in comprehensive HR experience in large multinational organizations, with demonstrated success as an HR business partner
• PHR/SPHR or other professional HR certifications desirable
• Ability to translate business strategies into effective HR solutions and organizational actions
• Experience building and leading teams in a global matrix environment
• Strong knowledge of HR functions including talent acquisition, total rewards, organizational development, and employee relations
• Demonstrated success implementing change management initiatives and organizational design solutions
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, PPI)
• Advanced project management, analytical, and data interpretation skills
• Strong communication and presentation abilities
• Business acumen with ability to link HR strategies to business outcomes
• Expertise in contemporary HR practices and employment law
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate high emotional intelligence
• Demonstrated ability to advise and coach senior leaders
• Travel up to 25-30% internationally as needed

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for our 4 I values - integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $174,600.00–$232,800.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

  • Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Waltham, Massachusetts, USA Office

168 Third Avenue, Waltham, MA, United States

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