Director, HR Operations

ThermoFisher Scientific; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 161,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental plans

Vision plan

Health incentives

EAP & family support

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) Retirement plan

ESPP program

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Director, HR Operations for the Laboratory Chemicals Division in New Jersey. You’ll partner with senior leaders to translate business priorities into people strategies, shaping talent management, design, planning, and rewards in a global matrix.

You’ll lead core HR processes, drive organizational transformation, and leverage data to inform decisions while fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture aligned with our 4i values.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with 6+ years of progressive HR experience, or bachelor’s with 8+ years including leadership.
• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related field preferred.
• PHR, SPHR or equivalent professional HR certification preferred.
• Strategic HRBP experience supporting senior/executive leadership.
• Experience leading organizational transformation, change management and talent initiatives.
• Labor relations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Lead organizational design, workforce planning and change management initiatives.
• Coach and influence leaders on talent, performance, succession and leadership effectiveness.
• Drive strategies to attract, develop, engage and retain talent.
• Champion an inclusive, high-performance culture focused on collaboration and accountability.
• Leverage workforce data to inform strategic decisions.
• Lead core HR processes including performance management, talent reviews and rewards.
• Collaborate across global, cross-functional teams to deliver scalable HR solutions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership with sound judgment and solutions mindset.
• Identify opportunities to simplify HR processes and improve effectiveness.

Skills

Strategic HR partner

Executive coaching

Change management

Leadership development

Workforce analytics

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Advanced degree + 6+ yrs HR

Bachelor’s + 8+ yrs HR

PHR / SPHR / equivalent

HR/Business/Psychology degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

HR analytics tools

Lean / Six Sigma

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll do meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life by enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with opportunities to achieve their career goals while taking science a step beyond through solutions to some of the world’s toughest challenges—from protecting the environment and ensuring food safety to advancing the search for cures for cancer.

Position Summary

As Director, HR Operations for the Laboratory Chemicals Division , you will serve as a strategic HR business partner to senior leadership, translating business priorities into people strategies that enable growth, strengthen organizational effectiveness and build a high-performing culture.

Working within a complex, global matrix organization, you will partner with leaders to shape and execute strategies across talent management, organizational design, workforce planning, leadership development, engagement and retention. You will play a key role in organizational transformation and change while building effective teams aligned with our 4i Values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement .

You will also lead critical HR processes, including performance management, succession planning, talent reviews and total rewards. Using strong business acumen, workforce analytics and data-driven insights, you will identify opportunities to strengthen organizational capabilities, enhance the employee experience and deliver sustainable business results.

In this role, you will:

• Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned with business priorities and growth objectives.

• Lead organizational design, workforce planning and change management initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness.

• Coach and influence leaders on talent, performance, employee relations, succession planning and leadership effectiveness.

• Drive strategies to attract, develop, engage and retain exceptional talent.

• Champion an inclusive, high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

• Leverage workforce data and insights to identify opportunities and inform strategic decisions.

• Lead core HR processes, including performance management, talent reviews, succession planning and total rewards.

• Collaborate across global, cross-functional teams to deliver scalable HR solutions within a complex matrix organization.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, bringing sound judgment and a solutions-oriented mindset.

• Identify opportunities to simplify and improve HR processes and organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Advanced degree with 6+ years of progressive HR experience , or bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of progressive HR experience , including leadership responsibilities.

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field preferred.

• PHR, SPHR or equivalent professional HR certification preferred.

• Demonstrated experience as a strategic HR business partner supporting senior and executive leadership.

• Experience leading organizational transformation, change management and talent initiatives.

• Labor relations experience preferred.

Knowledge & Capabilities

• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business strategy into actionable people solutions.

• Deep knowledge of HR best practices, employment law and regulatory requirements.

• Demonstrated success developing and executing talent management, succession and leadership development strategies.

• Proven ability to influence and drive results across global, cross-functional and matrixed organizations.

• Strong coaching and consultation skills with experience advising leaders at multiple levels.

• Excellent communication, presentation and executive-influencing skills.

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to use workforce insights to inform decisions.

• Experience with HR technology, analytics and process improvement.

• Ability to work effectively across diverse teams, cultures and perspectives while managing multiple priorities.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean or Six Sigma, preferred.

• Ability to travel up to 25% as business needs require.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is $160,100.00–$213,400.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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.