Job title:

Director, Global Human Resources

Company

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Job description

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions Office Job Description The Microbiology Division (MBD) is a key global division of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science. MBD produces culture media and microbiological diagnostic products for clinical, food, and pharmaceutical laboratories. Our mission is to help make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Over 2200 colleagues across the Americas, Europe, and Asia generate circa $650M in revenue. Our main sites are in Basingstoke, UK, and Lenexa, Kansas, USA, with 10 additional manufacturing sites in Europe, the UK, and Asia, supported by multiple distribution centers. The job: We are seeking a key HR Leader to partner with our global functional executives and their leadership teams. This role involves active participation in the development and execution of division-wide HR strategies, programs, and processes. The successful candidate can be based in Basingstoke, UK, or any other European or East Coast facility and will report to the Vice President of Human Resources for the Division.This role can be office-based at any of the following Thermo Fisher sites: Basingstoke (UK); Wesel (Germany); or Vantaa (Finland). There will be the flexibility to work from home 1 day per week. In addition, regular travel to all of these sites, plus Lenexa (Kansas, USA), and other global MBD sites may be required – up to 20% of working time, including overnight stays. What will you do?Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance organizational design, efficiency, go-to-market strategies, business transformation, and performance management to achieve profitable growth.Leadership Team Development: Coach and develop functional leaders and their teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration for successful project execution, talent pipeline development, and improved colleague engagement and retention.Business and HR Alignment: Integrate HR processes with group, division, and functional objectives, balancing immediate needs with strategic long-term planning. Participate in business reviews, annual operating plans, and co-lead talent and succession planning, performance calibration, and employee engagement initiatives.Global HR Partnership: Leverage our global HR team to deliver comprehensive HR services, implement site-specific talent strategies, and lead change initiatives worldwide.Who we are looking for:University degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related fieldExtensive HR experience across all HR functionsExperience in large multinational companies with a complex organizational matrix, preferably in the life sciences sectorExcellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skillsProven credibility as a trusted HR advisor to senior managementStrong critical thinking and analytical skills with a track record of translating business strategies into actionable plansAbility to lead multiple projects, manage ambiguity, and provide effective solutionsProven success in building effective leadership teams and developing a strong talent pipelineProficiency in English; additional languages are an assetWillingness to travel internationally up to 20% of the timeWhat’s in it for you:We offer competitive remuneration, an annual incentive plan bonus scheme 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.

Expected salary

Location

Basingstoke, Hampshire

Job date

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