HR Business Partner

Danaher - Global; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company within life sciences seeks an HR Business Partner to align people strategies with business goals. This role, based in Cambridge, requires substantial experience in partnership roles and strategic development within dynamic environments, focusing on engagement and culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care programs

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a business partner or generalist role.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with business leaders to influence key talent decisions.
• Design and implement initiatives fostering a high-performing culture.
• Develop headcount plans and utilize people analytics for insights.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership coaching

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s or First degree in Human Resources, Business

CIPD or HRCI/SHRM qualification

Job description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Abcam, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Progress happens together

At Abcam, we believe the scientific communitygoes further, faster when we go there together. That’s why we work with life scientists to provide biological reagents and solutions that enable fasterbreakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases and metabolic disorders.Our talented team of over1,400 colleagues worldwide is our greatestasset. By applying our expertise and pushing boundaries, together we strive to better serve our customers, strengthen our impact across our industry, and ultimately our positive impact onsociety.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The HR Business Partner is responsible for partnering the Supply Chain & Manufacturing and Research & Development functions in EMEA to help develop and execute upon their people strategies, drive engagement, and ensure alignment with Abcam’s overall growth strategy. Working to support the HR Directors for SCM & R&D, the HRBP will be primarily responsible for delivering key projects and initiatives.

Working in collaboration with the Centers of Excellence, the HRBP will be integral in building their business areas’ talent base, design their ways of working and operating models, and drive transformation.

This position reports to the HR Director for Supply Chain & Manufacturing, is part of the HR Leadership team job family, and will be an on-site role expected to be in office located in Cambridge, UK 4 days per week.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Strategic Partnership & Influence: Build trusted relationships with leaders across the business to influence key talent and organizational decisions. Serve as a strategic advisor and the primary HR interface for your function, aligning people strategies with business goals in close collaboration with Centers of Excellence (CoEs).
• Engagement & Culture: Actively assess team engagement levels and partner with leaders to design and implement initiatives that foster a high-performing, inclusive, and values-driven culture. Champion organizational culture in all interactions and lead efforts that enhance employee experience and retention.
• Leadership Coaching & Change Management: Provide expert coaching to leaders on complex people matters, including team dynamics, leadership development, and change management. Support the successful implementation of organizational changes through clear communication strategies and thoughtful impact planning.
• Workforce Planning & Performance: Partner with HR Directors and collaborate with business leaders to develop headcount plans, budgets, and forecasts. Leverage people analytics to identify trends, diagnose issues, and deliver actionable insights that drive performance, productivity, and informed decision-making.
• Collaboration & Employee Relations: Partner with HR Advisors and CoEs to manage complex employee relations cases and proactively address people-related challenges. Work closely with HR Directors and business leaders to anticipate future workforce needs and ensure alignment with broader HR and business strategies.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Minimum 5 years in a business partner or generalist role and demonstrated experience supporting multi-site or global teams;
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and priorities in fast-paced environments;
• Proficient in data analysis and decision-making using quantitative methods;
• Working knowledge of employment law in relevant countries in which we employ;
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel – no more than 10% of time as business needs dictate

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Bachelor’s or First degree in Human Resources, Business or another related field;
• CIPD or HRCI/SHRM qualified or equivalent.

Abcam, 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.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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