Director, HR Business Partner - Grow Your Career - Join A $40B Industry Leader
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Fremont, CA
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- Full-time
- $232,800 / year
- Fremont, CA
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Job highlights
- Strategic HR Director role at a $40B industry leader.
- Partner with senior leaders on people strategies.
- Drive organizational development and change management.
- Utilize data for talent management and culture.
- Advise leaders on complex HR matters globally.
About the role
Director HR Business Partner
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.
About the Role
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.
Compensation and Benefits
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!
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
Key skills/competency
- Human Resources
- HR Business Partner
- Organizational Development
- Talent Management
- Change Management
- Employee Relations
- Talent Acquisition
- Total Rewards
- HR Strategy
- Leadership Coaching
Skills & topics
- HR Director
- HR Business Partner
- Human Resources
- Talent Management
- Organizational Development
- Change Management
- Employee Relations
- Global HR
- Leadership Coaching
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 8+ years of HRBP experience in multinational corporations and HR certifications.
- Showcase strategic impact: Emphasize translating business strategies into HR solutions and driving organizational design.
- Demonstrate global leadership: Detail experience building teams in global matrix environments and international travel.
- Quantify achievements: Use data to show success in change management, talent acquisition, and employee relations.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss advising senior leaders and handling confidential information.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Director, HR Business Partner role at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
- The Director, HR Business Partner role operates on a standard Monday-Friday work schedule within an office environment. While the primary location is an office, the role does involve up to 25-30% international travel.
- What are the key responsibilities of an HR Director at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
- As an HR Director and strategic business partner, you will translate business objectives into HR initiatives, guide organizational development, facilitate change management, cultivate an inclusive culture, and advise senior leaders on complex HR matters such as talent management, performance, and organizational design.
- What qualifications are required for the Director, HR Business Partner position?
- A Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field is preferred, alongside 8 years of comprehensive HR experience in large multinational organizations as an HR Business Partner. Professional HR certifications (PHR/SPHR) are desirable, as are skills in change management, organizational design, process improvement, and leadership coaching.
- Does Thermo Fisher Scientific offer competitive benefits and compensation for this HR Director role?
- Yes, Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a competitive salary range (estimated $174,600-$232,800 in California), an annual incentive bonus, and a comprehensive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision plans, paid time off, parental leave, retirement savings programs, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- How does Thermo Fisher Scientific foster its company culture for HR professionals?
- Thermo Fisher Scientific fosters an exciting company culture built on its 4i values: Integrity, Intensity, Involvement, and Innovation. As an HR Director, you will play a key role in cultivating an inclusive culture aligned with these values.
- What opportunities for career growth exist at Thermo Fisher Scientific for an HR Director?
- Thermo Fisher Scientific is a forward-thinking organization that offers outstanding career and development prospects. As an HR Director, you will have the opportunity to work on global initiatives and develop solutions for significant challenges, contributing to both your individual career goals and the company's mission.