HR Director, Business Partner (Richmond VA)

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. 

With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

How you will make an impact:
As an HR Director, Business Partner for PPD's BioAnalytical Labs Division based in Richmond VA, you will collaborate with global business leaders and executives to translate HR strategy into actionable plans, address talent gaps and capitalize on opportunities to hire, engage, develop, and retain exceptional talent.

What you will contribute: 

Talent Approach

• Develop effective talent strategy and solutions that reinforce our long term business strategy, and promote initiatives to attract, retain, develop, and engage diverse talent.

Intuition For Business and Data Insight

• Leverage business metrics to encourage the continuous improvement of talent and business capabilities and maintain a positive culture.
• Develop a deep understanding of industry, market, and functional trends to create tailored talent strategies driven by data insights.

Consultation

• Act as a trusted mentor to people managers in navigating complex leadership and HR matters, including talent development, engagement, and performance.
• Stay abreast of changes in HR law and emerging issues which have the potential to impact the business.

Organizational Design & Change Leadership

• Collaborate with leaders on organizational design and development initiatives, employing change management strategies.
• Act as an impetus for change, developing and presenting solutions, and translating strategy into actionable plans.
• Uphold and promote our 4i values (Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement) in all activities.

"One HR Team" approach  

• Liaise with Talent Management and Acquisition, Total Rewards, Field Human Resources and Regional partners to continuously improve the colleague experience and strengthen our employee value proposition.

Project/Process Management

• Participate and/lead various project and process management initiatives that drive efficiency, enhance effectiveness and align with organizational goals and priorities.

This is an onsite role in our Richmond facility 4 days/office and 1 day/home per week.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Psychology, or related field required, advanced degree preferred.
• Previous HR business partner experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 12+ years’ experience)
• In some cases an equivalency, consisting of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience as a senior HR business partner supporting executive leadership.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, heavily matrixed, and diverse environment.
• Experience with Process Improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Practical Process Improvement).
• Strong business acumen with ability to understand sophisticated matrixes, environments 
• Ability to advise on organizational design and improved business operations through effective organizational structure.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills with in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office, including strong Excel and PowerPoint knowledge for analysis and presentation of data
• Good knowledge of employment law regulations, principles, programs, trends and standard processes
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
• Strong project management and presentation skills.
• Effective consultation skills with the ability to influence leaders.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and act with a high level of tact and emotional intelligence.
• Skilled in developing and demonstrating professional relationships with leadership, subordinates, and peers.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are committed to fostering a healthy and harmonious workplace for our employees. We understand the importance of creating an environment that allows individuals to excel. Please see below for the required qualifications for this position, which also includes the possibility of equivalent experience:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours. 
• Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities. 
• May require as-needed travel (0-20%). 

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 integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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