Human Resources Director

Thermo Fisher Scientific

. Serve as a strategic partner to business and functional leaders .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeMorrisville • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $145,500 - $194,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR strategy development, organizational design, and talent management, with a strong focus on aligning HR initiatives with business outcomes. Proven ability to lead change, build high-performing teams, and utilize HR analytics to drive organizational performance.

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HR Business PartneringOrganizational Change ManagementTalent ManagementHR AnalyticsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Talent AcquisitionEmployee RelationsOrganizational EffectivenessPerformance ManagementTotal RewardsLean MethodologySix SigmaPractical Process ImprovementU.S. Labor LawEMEA Employment Practices

Soft Skills

Consulting SkillsInfluencing SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsEmotional Intelligence

Certifications & Qualifications

PHRSPHR

Industry Keywords

Global OrganizationBusiness TransformationDiversity and InclusionChange InitiativesHR Solutions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic partner to business and functional leaders
Translate business priorities into people strategies that accelerate growth and strengthen organizational performance
Work closely with global leadership to turn strategy into action
Build organizational capabilities and develop innovative HR solutions
Lead change and help attract, develop, engage and retain outstanding talent
Partner with leaders to develop HR and talent strategies aligned with business priorities
Advance company culture and build capabilities for high-performing, diverse talent
Use HR analytics, business insights and external market trends to identify opportunities and shape talent strategies
Connect people decisions to measurable business outcomes and organizational performance
Advise and coach senior leaders on complex organizational and people matters
Support talent development, succession, engagement, performance and employee relations
Lead organizational design, development and culture initiatives
Help leaders and teams navigate change while reinforcing Thermo Fisher Scientific’s 4i Values
Build partnerships across the global HR organization
Coordinate HR Business Partners and Centers of Excellence to deliver consistent solutions
Lead HR priorities and strategic initiatives from concept through implementation
Balance competing priorities, coordinate resources and simplify and continuously improve work processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Psychology or a related field required
PHR/SPHR or other professional HR certification is desirable
8+ years of progressive, comprehensive HR experience within a global organization
Significant HR business partnering experience, including advising and coaching executive leadership
Demonstrated success leading business transformation, organizational change and talent initiatives
Experience building and leading teams in a fast-paced, globally matrixed and diverse environment
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma or Practical Process Improvement is preferred
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect HR strategy to business priorities and outcomes
Broad expertise across talent management, performance, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, talent acquisition and total rewards
Demonstrated success leading organizational design and change management initiatives
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights
Thorough understanding of U.S. labor and employment law; exposure to EMEA and APAC employment practices is preferred
Exceptional consulting, influencing, communication and presentation skills
Ability to build trusted relationships and influence effectively across all levels of a complex organization
Strong project and priority management skills with the ability to translate strategy into execution
High degree of judgment, discretion, confidentiality and emotional intelligence
Ability to travel internationally up to 25–30%, as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Annual incentive plan / variable annual bonus
Healthcare benefits, including national medical, dental, and vision plans
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
Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with company stock discount
Company pension
Comprehensive employee benefits
Opportunities to grow your career
International travel up to 25–30%, as needed