Director, Human Resources - CMD Global R&D and Operations

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Job Description

As a Director and HR Business Partner at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll be a key strategic partner helping advance our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. In this role, you'll provide comprehensive HR leadership and support to the CMD Division's Global R&D and Operations organizations. You'll collaborate with senior leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that drive business performance, foster innovation, and support organizational growth.

How you will make an impact:

• Lead talent management initiatives, including workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development programs
• Drive organizational design and transformation efforts to align with business objectives and improve operational efficiency
• Develop and implement strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent within the CMD Division
• Partner with senior leadership to identify and address critical people-related challenges and opportunities
• Provide strategic guidance on employee relations, performance management, and organizational culture
• Lead change management initiatives to support business transformation and growth
• Ensure compliance with global HR policies, practices, and employment laws

What you will do:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on all HR-related matters
• Develop and implement talent strategies that align with business goals and drive organizational performance
• Lead workforce planning initiatives to ensure the right talent is in place to meet current and future business needs
• Design and implement leadership development programs to build a strong pipeline of future leaders
• Drive organizational transformation efforts, including restructuring and change management initiatives
• Analyze HR metrics and provide data-driven insights to inform business decisions
• Collaborate with global HR teams to ensure consistent implementation of HR policies and practices
• Manage complex employee relations issues and conduct high-level investigations when necessary
• Oversee performance management processes and drive a culture of continuous feedback and development
• Partner with Compensation & Benefits teams to develop competitive total rewards strategies
• Lead diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the CMD Division

REQUIREMENTS:

How you will get here:

• Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR Business Partner or leadership role
• Proven track record in talent management, organizational development, and workforce planning
• Strong background in leading transformational change and organizational design initiatives
• In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulatory requirements
• Experience working in a matrix environment and partnering with senior level executives
• Professional HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent) desired

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strategic thinking with the ability to align HR initiatives with business objectives
• Excellent leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to drive change at all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with data-driven decision making
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex HR concepts to diverse audiences
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders
• Deep understanding of talent management practices and leadership development
• Experience with HR analytics and HRIS systems
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives
• Business acumen with a thorough understanding of organizational dynamics
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally

Compensation and Benefits

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