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Danaher Corporation HR Director - Nucleic Acid Therapeutics & Nanomedicine and Commercial in Marlborough, Massachusetts
The HR Business Partner will be responsible for short and long-term strategic leadership of all aspects of HR management for the assigned client groups of Nucleic Acid Therapeutics & Nanomedicine and Commercial in the Genomic Medicine Business Unit at Cytiva. You will serve as an advisor and counsel to global leadership teams in an effort to help them achieve their business goals through effective HR strategy and provide guidance as needed for effective decision making.
The incumbent will also be responsible for providing leadership and direction to the global and local Human Resource teams supporting the assigned client groups in the acquisition and development of talent as well as creating and maintaining a highly productive and engaging work environment. You will serve as a thought leader and partner in advancing organizational capabilities and effectiveness and will provide lead organizational and talent development efforts to meet strategic and annual business objectives. Additionally, the HR Business Partner will also focus on developing a culture that facilitates open communication with leadership, advances the Associate value proposition and educates Associates on how they contribute to enterprise-wide goals. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Proactively engage with the leadership team for assigned client groups, acting as a thought partner on business, people and organization-related opportunities to drive business results and build culture particularly as it pertains to continuing to build momentum and growth post integration of the Nanomed business to Cytiva.
Determine organizational implications of business strategy; facilitate organizational diagnosis and metrics to drive organizational effectiveness through talent and organizational capabilities and culture. Partner with local HR and Talent Management to drive annual strategic talent processes.
Assess and identify talent acquisition needs; partner with local HR and Talent Acquisition teams to build talent pools, cultivate talent, identify critical capabilities, etc.
Enable leaders to assess and create talent development opportunities and facilitate cross-functional talent movement.
Assess and identify retention and engagement trends; partner with local HR and Talent Management teams to develop and implement retention and engagement strategies. Leading the implementation of strategies to ensure that associates feel motivated, engaged and supported in the organisation.
Act as an advisor to leaders during times of change and partner with the business to develop and implement change management and communication plans.
Provide coaching and guidance for performance improvement, facilitating difficult feedback and other employee relations support for leaders of assigned client groups. Partner with regional HR teams to identify performance management trends in the organization and identify countermeasures to close gaps.
Act a consultant and advisor on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to further learning and capability. Leading with cultural sensitivity, promoting inclusivity, ensuring that all associates from all backgrounds feel valued and respected for their contribution to the organisation
Through DBS, identify key targets to improve/metrics to analyze and solve business problems that impact organizational effectiveness. Lead cross OpCo / BU / Regional improvement projects as assigned.
Partner closely with the HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) and Regional HR teams to execute programs, processes and practices, including Performance Management, Retention and Engagement efforts, Learning and Development, Compensation Planning, and Organization Talent Review.
Who you are
You are a consultative Human Resources professional who is experienced with providing a variety of HR solutions to meet business needs. You love analyzing data, identifying continuous improvement opportunities, and excel in building relationships with business stakeholders in a matrixed, collaborative and an environment.
A Bachelor’s degree in industrial/organizational psychology, human resource management, business or a related field.
8-10 years of experience in progressive roles in human resources, with prior experience leading a global team
Demonstrated experience as a cross-functional partner who communicates and collaborates well and can indirectly influence in a matrixed environment
A self-motivated individual who is comfortable operating with minimal direction and who thrives in a dynamic environment as a leader influencing change and transformation.
Credible and savvy business partner who will be perceived as a trusted consultant and functional expert to senior management. Knowledge of the industry and specific technical market skills required is helpful.
Mission-driven individual with high energy and strong levels of perseverance; works toward both individual and team goals
Developer of cross-functional HR talent; Committed to elevating the overall HR function
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, and possesses intellectual curiosity, agility, and resourcefulness.
Capable of rolling up one’s sleeves to do what it takes to drive results; not hindered by process or ambiguity.
Willing to travel up to approximately 50% of the time, including to Vancouver and Sweden.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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