Agilent is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets, empowering discoveries that improve the quality of life. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support our Advanced Therapeutics leadership teams within our organization. This is a high-impact role for an experienced HR professional ready to shape the future of our workforce.
Position SummaryAs an HRBP at Agilent, you will work closely with Advanced Therapeutics senior leaders to drive business success through architecting talent strategies, elevating leadership capabilities, and crafting organization designs that deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Key Responsibilities- Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders providing guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, employee engagement, and change management in line with the business strategy.
- As a coach and trusted advisor, help leadership build high performing teams and shape the employee experience
- Drive, recommend, and at times manage creative strategies to address retention, employee engagement, leadership development, and capability building
- Partner with leaders to drive and/or lead HR initiatives including organizational diagnostics, performance management, talent reviews, and succession planning
- Bring data driven insights to shape people strategies and influence decisions. Leverage data and analytics to identify trends and proactively address opportunities for continuous improvements
- Act as a change leader, partnering with senior leaders to drive adoption of new ways of working. Champion a collaborative, high-performance culture
- Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and HR Shared Services to ensure seamless delivery of HR solutions
- Partner with talent acquisition to fill critical leadership roles
- Lead or contribute to HR projects focused on transformation, talent, and culture i.e., represent business priorities to HR program teams and support the design of HR solutions
- As an HR team member located at the Charlottetown site, may be required to partner on local planning and implementation of HR activities e.g., M&A integration, employee relations, organizational change
- Ensure compliance with local labor laws and HR policies; acts as advisor on Canadian laws and requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4 years in an HRBP or strategic HR role. Experience partnering with Senior Leaders preferred
- Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Multinational company experience a plus
- Proven ability to build strong relationships, influence at all levels of the organization, and effectively partner with HR Centers of Excellence, HR Services and other stakeholders to deliver business results
- Strong business acumen and ability to translate business strategy into people strategy
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, coaching, and facilitation skills
- Experience with M&A integration and transformation initiatives is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity and manage competing, often complex, priorities.
- Impeccable judgement and ability to balance the needs of the business, managers, and employees
- Proven ability to operate with autonomy and discretion and use sound judgement in all situations
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices; demonstrated experience with Canadian employment law and requirements.
- Ability to travel (10% or less) as needed to foster connections with leaders and teams
- Strategic Thinking & Innovation – Anticipates business needs and generates innovative solutions.
- Business & Financial Acumen – Understands market dynamics and financial drivers.
- HR Expertise – Deep knowledge of HR practices, legal frameworks, and service delivery models.
- Influential Leadership – Builds trust and influences across cultures and organizational levels.
- Analytical Mindset – Uses data and insights to inform decisions and measure impact.
- Leadership Coaching – Provides strategic guidance and coaching to senior leaders.
- Consulting Agility – Adapts quickly to changing business needs and provides tailored HR support.
- Change Management – Leads and supports change initiatives.
- Organizational Agility – Navigates complex organizational dynamics to drive outcomes.
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $112,418.00 - $175,654.00/yr CAD plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locationsAgilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.Travel Required: 10% of the TimeShift: DayDuration: No End DateJob Function: HRSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience
- 4+ years in an HRBP or strategic HR role
- Experience partnering with Senior Leaders
- Strong knowledge of Canadian employment law and requirements
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Retirement Support — The core U.S. package highlights a generous 401(k) match as a strength. Retirement programs are positioned as competitive within the company’s total rewards.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a discount provides accessible equity and augments total compensation. Ownership opportunities are presented as a notable advantage alongside retirement benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off, company holidays, a personal holiday, and paid volunteer time create a broad leave offering. Time off can accrue into multiple weeks in the first year, supporting flexibility.
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