Head of People Insights

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The family of Diagnostics companies at Danaher work with conviction that every moment matters and realize that behind every test is a patient, waiting for an answer that could change their life. Our 25,000+ team members, across 6 operating companies globally, proudly push the boundaries of what’s possible in safeguarding patient health and improving diagnostic confidence. We develop tools and technologies that set the standard for innovation and impact wherever health care happens—from a family physician’s office to leading trauma hospitals and laboratories. Our teams collaborate in an inclusive environment as we connect our people, processes, and expertise, focused on the world’s biggest health challenges such as cardiac disease, infectious disease, and cancer. At the Diagnostics platform at Danaher, you’ll thrive and quickly see the impact of your contribution.  

Join us in working at the pace of change to improve patient lives!  

The Head of People Insights will be a pivotal member of a newly established team. This senior leadership position is responsible for driving the integration of AI and data science into HR processes, leading strategic HR projects, and generating actionable insights to elevate HR through data-driven decision-making. 

Specific duties include but are not limited to: 

Strategic Leadership: 

• Lead strategic HR projects that leverage data insights to address challenges and opportunities. 

• Partner with cross-functional teams to design and implement data-driven solutions for talent management, workforce planning, and employee engagement. 

• Develop and implement an AI strategy for HR, including evaluating new AI applications. 

• Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and developments in AI and data analytics. 

Operational Excellence: 

• Oversee the analysis of HR data to identify trends, predict outcomes, and inform decision-making. 

• Leverage AI technologies to automate and enhance HR processes. 

• Monitor and report on the progress of HR projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Governance: 

• Collaborate with various departments to ensure the successful implementation of AI initiatives. 

• Communicate recommendations to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with business objectives. 

• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to foster a data-driven culture within the organization. 

• Develop and implement data governance policies and procedures for HR systems. 

Leadership and Development: 

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, including HR leadership, IT, and business leaders. 

• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. 

• Lead and mentor a team of analytical professionals, fostering their development, providing opportunities for growth, and conducting performance evaluations. 

Ideal requirements of the job include:  

• Strong understanding of AI and data science principles, with a focus on HR applications. 

• Proven experience in people analytics with a strong track record of driving business impact through leadership, project management, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams to achieve goals. 

• Experience in leading AI projects from concept to implementation. 

• Strong collaboration and partnership-building skills. 

• Ability to drive change and innovation within the organization. 

• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically. 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences. 

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, or a related field, with 16+ years of relevant experience, or 14+ years with a Master’s degree. 

• Exposure to tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R) and data visualization platforms (e.g., OneModel). 

• Strong understanding of HR processes, metrics, and industry trends. 

At DH Diagnostics we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. We ideally would like this position onsite, but is eligible for a remote work arrangement. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for DH Diagnostics can provide. 

The salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $155-240k. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. 

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. 

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.