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As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.
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The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading the HR function for three sites within our Diagnostics manufacturing organization. This position will support Chaska, Minnesota and two sites in Kentucky.
This position reports to the Director, HR North American Operations and is part of a team of North American HR professionals. The position will be an on-site role based in Chaska, Minnesota.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Coach and develop leaders through key people related topics, including Workforce Planning, Engagement, Inclusion, Talent Management & Development initiatives.
- Collaborate with COE’s in Employee Relations, Compensation, Talent Management, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, and Inclusion teams, leveraging their expertise to build and implement people strategies for client groups.
- Leverage metrics and KPIs, using established tools and creative data analytics to drive and sustain actionable change.
- Support Beckman Coulter as an Employer of Choice in the market.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years or Master’s degree with 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience supporting all core disciplines, including employee relations, compensation, talent management, recruiting, and leadership coaching.
- Demonstrated experience partnering with leaders in manufacturing or operations environments, providing hands-on HR support aligned to business performance and workforce needs.
- Proven ability to operate in and support an HR transformation to a shared services model, enabling HRBPs to focus on strategic business partnership and impact.
- Track record of driving change management initiatives and acting as a trusted advisor to leadership during periods of growth, expansion, and organizational change.
- Experience leveraging Workday HRIS along with strong project management skills to lead initiatives, execute with discipline, and deliver measurable results.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to travel 15-20% travel, day trips and some overnight, within Florida / Kentucky
- Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 10lb, any other physical requirements
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Experience in a regulated (FDA, DCAA) industry
- Certifications in HR and/or LEAN / Six Sigma / Continuous improvement
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
The annual salary range for this role is $135,000 - $150,000. 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. 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 9+ years or Master's degree with 7+ years progressive Human Resources experience supporting core disciplines (employee relations, compensation, talent management, recruiting, leadership coaching).
- Demonstrated experience partnering with leaders in manufacturing or operations, providing hands-on HR support aligned to business performance and workforce needs.
- Proven ability to operate in and support an HR transformation to a shared services model.
- Track record of driving change management initiatives and acting as a trusted advisor to leadership during growth, expansion, and organizational change.
- Experience leveraging Workday HRIS and strong project management skills to lead initiatives and deliver measurable results.
- On-site position based in Chaska, Minnesota supporting Chaska and two sites in Kentucky.
- Ability to travel 15-20% (day trips and some overnight) within Florida/Kentucky.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to lift, move, or carry equipment up to 10 lb.
- Experience in a regulated industry (FDA, DCAA).
- Certifications in HR and/or LEAN / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement.
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