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

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Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, youll 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 worlds toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll contribute to enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As Director of HR, you will serve as a strategic business partner translating organizational strategy into effective HR solutions. You will collaborate with senior leaders to drive talent management, organizational effectiveness, and cultural transformation initiatives that support business growth and innovation. This position and their team will support colleagues and leaders within our Lab Products and Lab Chemicals Divisions across multiple New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts locations.

Working in a matrix environment, you will lead the development and implementation of comprehensive HR strategies across talent acquisition, development, engagement, and retention. Your expertise will help shape organizational design, facilitate change management, and build effective teams aligned with our 4i values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. This position and their team will also support labor relations within a Union environment at our New Jersey locations. The ideal candidate will have experience in this type of environment.

You will support leaders, drive strategic workforce planning, and ensure the successful execution of core HR processes including performance management, succession planning, and total rewards. Through data-driven insights and business acumen, you'll identify opportunities to enhance organizational capabilities while fostering an inclusive culture of engagement and continuous improvement.

REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in comprehensive HR with progressive leadership responsibilities
Preferred Fields of Study: Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related field

Preferred experience in Labor Relations and Union Negotiations

PHR/SPHR or equivalent professional HR certification desirable

Demonstrated experience as strategic HR business partner supporting executive leadership
Strong business acumen with ability to translate strategy into actionable HR solutions
Expert knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and regulatory requirements
Experience leading organizational transformation and change management initiatives
Track record of developing and implementing talent management strategies
Proven ability to influence and collaborate across matrix organizations
Outstanding communication, presentation, and consultation skills
Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities with data-driven decision making
Experience with HR technology, analytics, and process improvement methodologies
Demonstrated success in coaching and developing leaders at all levels
Experience working with diverse teams and initiatives
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a professional environment
Up to 25% travel may be required
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Experience with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) preferred

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

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