Director, HR Operations

Thermo Fisher Scientific

. Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned with business priorities and growth objectives .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $160,100 - $261,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic HR leadership, organizational design, and talent management, with a strong focus on driving performance and engagement through data-driven insights. Proven ability to influence and collaborate across global teams while fostering an inclusive and high-performance culture.

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Strategic HR Business PartnerOrganizational DesignChange ManagementTalent ManagementHR Technology

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Hard Skills

Workforce PlanningPerformance ManagementSuccession PlanningLeadership DevelopmentHR Best PracticesEmployment LawAnalytical SkillsProcess ImprovementData AnalysisBusiness Acumen

Soft Skills

Coaching SkillsInfluencing SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsCritical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeHR Analytics

Certifications & Qualifications

PHRSPHR

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesOrganizational EffectivenessEmployee RelationsTalent AcquisitionHigh-Performance Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned with business priorities and growth objectives
Lead organizational design, workforce planning and change management initiatives
Coach and influence leaders on talent, performance, employee relations, succession planning and leadership effectiveness
Drive strategies to attract, develop, engage and retain exceptional talent
Champion an inclusive, high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement
Leverage workforce data and insights to identify opportunities and inform strategic decisions
Lead performance management, talent reviews, succession planning and total rewards processes
Collaborate across global, cross-functional teams to deliver scalable HR solutions in a complex matrix organization
Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership
Identify opportunities to simplify and improve HR processes and organizational effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree with 6+ years of progressive HR experience, or bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibilities
Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field preferred
PHR, SPHR or equivalent professional HR certification preferred
Demonstrated experience as a strategic HR business partner supporting senior and executive leadership
Experience leading organizational transformation, change management and talent initiatives
Strong business acumen and ability to translate business strategy into actionable people solutions
Deep knowledge of HR best practices, employment law and regulatory requirements
Demonstrated success developing and executing talent management, succession and leadership development strategies
Ability to influence and drive results across global, cross-functional and matrixed organizations
Strong coaching and consultation skills advising leaders at multiple levels
Excellent communication, presentation and executive-influencing skills
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills using workforce insights to inform decisions
Experience with HR technology, analytics and process improvement
Ability to work effectively across diverse teams, cultures and perspectives while managing multiple priorities
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Ability to travel up to 25% as business needs require

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results
Choice of national medical and dental plans
National vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs
Commuter benefits
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
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted company stock