Senior Human Resources Manager

Location: Schwabach, Germany    
Reports To: VP, HR Scientific Products   

ATS Corporation ("ATS") is a publicly traded global automation and technology leader with a proud 47-year history of designing, building and servicing advanced manufacturing automation solutions for many of the world's most successful companies. Founded in Cambridge, Ontario, ATS has grown through a combination of innovation, operational excellence and strategic acquisitions into a global organization with more than 7,000 employees, over 65 manufacturing facilities and more than 85 offices across North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania. The Company's common shares are listed on both the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ATS.

The Sr HR Manager, Lab Equipment serves as the senior HR leader and strategic business partner to the VP / GM Lab Equipment and Leadership Team. This role is responsible for shaping and executing the People strategy that enables organizational growth, operational excellence, talent development, and cultural alignment across a complex, global, multi‑site Life Sciences business.

The Sr HR Manager will lead the full spectrum of HR functions—including talent management, organizational design, leadership development, succession planning, employee relations, compensation strategy, and workforce planning—ensuring that HR initiatives directly support business objectives and long‑term enterprise priorities. This position provides counsel to senior executives, drives change management for critical organizational transformations, and ensures compliance with Work Councils, regulatory, quality, and industry‑specific requirements tied to the Life Sciences sector.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

• Serve as the primary HR advisor to the VP / GM Lab Equipment and leadership team, influencing business strategy through people insights and organizational expertise.


• Lead the development and execution of the HR strategic plan aligned to divisional and enterprise goals.


• Act as a thought partner on organizational effectiveness, workforce capability, and culture initiatives.

Organizational Development & Talent Management

•  Lead organizational design efforts to ensure structure, roles, and capabilities support business strategy.


• Oversee talent management processes—including succession planning, leadership development, and high‑potential identification—to maintain a strong leadership pipeline.


• Champion initiatives that enhance employee engagement, performance, and retention.

Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition

• Develop strategic workforce plans to anticipate future business needs and emerging skill requirements.


• Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract and onboard scientific, technical, and commercial talent across global locations.

Change Management & Culture

• Lead organization-wide change initiatives, ensuring strong communication, alignment, and adoption.


• Enhance leadership capability to manage change, develop teams, and strengthen accountability.
  Employee Relations, Compliance & Risk Management


• Establish and maintain positive employee relations across all sites, ensuring consistent and fair application of HR policies and practices.


• Ensure compliance with global employment laws, industry regulations, and quality standards relevant to Life Sciences operations.


• Mitigate HR-related risks and proactively resolve workforce issues.

Compensation, Rewards & HR Operations

• Partner with Total Rewards to ensure competitive pay structures, equitable practices, and effective incentive programs.


• Support annual processes including compensation planning, performance management, and budgeting


• Drive continuous improvement of HR systems, processes, and analytics to enhance decision-making.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred.


• 7+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including experience supporting senior executives.


• Demonstrated experience in the Manufacturing or industrial sector


• Experience in Life Sciences, medical device, biotech, pharma, or other highly regulated industries strongly preferred.


• Proven track record of leading organizational transformation and building strong leadership pipelines.


• Experience leading multi-site or global HR teams.

ATS Values: “People, Process, Performance”

• People: Having the best team and winning as a team. The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower and energize our people. We support our people to foster a safe, positive, and inclusive work environment where everyone is respected and given the opportunity to do their best.


• Process: Our commitment to continuous improvement.  We align around the ATS Business Model to pursue continuous improvement in all aspects of our business. With a balance of strategic thinking and tactical execution, we ensure that we are delivering value for our customers today and in the future.


• Performance: Delivering results for our customers, shareholders, and employees.  We compete to win everyday, always with uncompromising integrity and holding ourselves to the highest ethical standards.  We develop innovative solutions to complex problems and deliver a unique value that fuels growth in our markets. 

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