Director, Human Resources

NOVA Biomedical GmbH; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Bonus program

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Hybrid and flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Office snacks in MA offices

Job summary

Nova Biomedical Corporation is seeking a Director of Human Resources to align HR initiatives with business objectives and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership in workforce planning, talent management, and employee relations. The role leads a team of HR Business Partners and drives organizational development across designated units.

The position emphasizes partnering with leaders to attract, retain, and engage talent, ensure policy compliance, and guide change-management initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Twelve or more years of progressive HR experience.
• At least eight years of experience in an HR Business Partner or HR leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing teams.
• Experience leading HR Business Partners or comparable HR professionals.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and organizational-development principles.
• Experience advising leaders on workforce planning, succession planning, talent management, employee relations, performance management, and organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior executives to develop and implement HR strategies that support business goals and organizational success.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on workforce priorities, talent needs, organizational effectiveness, and employee matters.
• Translate business objectives into practical HR strategies, plans, and programs.
• Lead workforce-planning initiatives that address current and future organizational capability requirements.
• Guide succession planning, talent reviews, and leadership-development initiatives.
• Partner with leaders to attract, retain, develop, and engage talent.
• Identify talent risks and recommend solutions that support business continuity and long-term growth.
• Serve as a trusted resource for complex employee-relations matters.
• Provide guidance that supports fair and consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
• Partner with leaders and applicable HR or Legal resources to address sensitive employee matters appropriately.
• Assess organizational needs and recommend solutions that improve structure, capability, collaboration, and effectiveness.
• Lead or support organizational-development and change-management initiatives.
• Help leaders prepare employees and teams for changes in strategy, structure, processes, systems, and ways of working.
• Oversee performance-management processes and support consistent implementation across assigned business areas.
• Coach leaders on setting expectations, providing effective feedback, and supporting employee development.
• Promote continuous improvement in leadership and people-management practices.
• Advise on programs and initiatives that foster an inclusive and respectful workplace culture.
• Ensure HR practices comply with applicable employment laws and internal policies and procedures.
• Monitor HR risks and collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to address compliance concerns.
• Use HR metrics, analytics, and workforce insights to guide decisions and measure the effectiveness of HR programs.
• Translate workforce data into practical recommendations for senior leaders.
• Identify trends involving talent, engagement, retention, organizational capability, and workforce effectiveness.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop HR Business Partners.
• Establish clear team priorities, expectations, and development plans.
• Build HR capability and promote consistent, high-quality support across the organization.
• Collaborate effectively with HR colleagues and business leaders within a matrixed environment.
• Build trusted relationships across organizational levels and functions.
• Apply sound judgment, business acumen, and problem-solving skills to complex organizational and people-related matters.
• SHRM Senior Certified Professional, Senior Professional in Human Resources, or a comparable HR certification is a plus.

Skills

HR leadership

Workforce planning

Employee relations

Change management

Talent management

Organizational development

Employment law

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

HR analytics

Job description

Career Opportunities with Nova Biomedical Corporation

Nova Biomedical is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Affi

Nova Biomedical: One Global Brand. One Vision. Together under one name.

Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand, Nova Biomedical, marking a major milestone in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we're accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world-class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.

Job Summary:

Nova Biomedical is seeking a Director, Human Resources to align human resources initiatives with business objectives across designated organizational units. This position will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing strategic guidance on workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, and change management.

The Director will partner with business leaders to strengthen organizational performance, foster employee engagement, and support the consistent application of HR policies and practices. This role is also responsible for leading, coaching, and developing a team of HR Business Partners with varying levels of experience.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior executives to develop and implement HR strategies that support business goals and organizational success.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on workforce priorities, talent needs, organizational effectiveness, and employee matters.
• Translate business objectives into practical HR strategies, plans, and programs.
• Lead workforce-planning initiatives that address current and future organizational capability requirements.
• Guide succession planning, talent reviews, and leadership-development initiatives.
• Partner with leaders to attract, retain, develop, and engage talent.
• Identify talent risks and recommend solutions that support business continuity and long-term growth.
• Serve as a trusted resource for complex employee-relations matters.
• Provide guidance that supports fair and consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
• Partner with leaders and applicable HR or Legal resources to address sensitive employee matters appropriately.
• Assess organizational needs and recommend solutions that improve structure, capability, collaboration, and effectiveness.
• Lead or support organizational-development and change-management initiatives.
• Help leaders prepare employees and teams for changes in strategy, structure, processes, systems, and ways of working.
• Oversee performance-management processes and support consistent implementation across assigned business areas.
• Coach leaders on setting expectations, providing effective feedback, and supporting employee development.
• Promote continuous improvement in leadership and people-management practices.
• Advise on programs and initiatives that foster an inclusive and respectful workplace culture.
• Ensure HR practices comply with applicable employment laws and internal policies and procedures.
• Monitor HR risks and collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to address compliance concerns.
• Use HR metrics, analytics, and workforce insights to guide decisions and measure the effectiveness of HR programs.
• Translate workforce data into practical recommendations for senior leaders.
• Identify trends involving talent, engagement, retention, organizational capability, and workforce effectiveness.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop HR Business Partners.
• Establish clear team priorities, expectations, and development plans.
• Build HR capability and promote consistent, high-quality support across the organization.
• Collaborate effectively with HR colleagues and business leaders within a matrixed environment.
• Build trusted relationships across organizational levels and functions.
• Apply sound judgment, business acumen, and problem-solving skills to complex organizational and people-related matters.

Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Twelve or more years of progressive HR experience.
• At least eight years of experience in an HR Business Partner or HR leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing teams.
• Experience leading HR Business Partners or comparable HR professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders in a matrixed environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and organizational-development principles.
• Experience advising leaders on workforce planning, succession planning, talent management, employee relations, performance management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Experience leading or supporting organizational change and business transformation initiatives.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect HR strategy to organizational priorities and results.
• Strong strategic-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess complex organizational challenges and recommend practical solutions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation, influence, relationship-building, and conflict-resolution capabilities.
• Ability to manage sensitive matters with sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Experience using HR information systems and data-analytics tools.
• Ability to interpret HR data and translate workforce insights into actionable recommendations.
• Strong leadership and team-development skills.
• Results-oriented approach with a commitment to accountability and continuous improvement.
• SHRM Senior Certified Professional, Senior Professional in Human Resources, or a comparable HR certification is a plus.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Comfort with working at a computer for extended periods.
• Capacity to lift and carry up to [25-50] pounds as required
• Able to communicate effectively via phone, video, and written communication.
• Occasional need to move about the office to access meetings or resources.

Why Work for Nova Biomedical

• Competitive 401k company match
• Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development, engagement and events
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices
• Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office

Work Location: Hybrid in Waltham, MA (Monday - Thursday Onsite)

Targeted Salary Range: $190,000 to $250,000 annually

Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.

About the Company

At Nova Biomedical, we’re not just building instruments, we’re powering breakthroughs that improve lives. Our smart, science-driven solutions are trusted in over 100 countries to speed drug development and enhance patient care.

Our integration brings together more than 70 years of scientific excellence with Nova’s cutting-edge innovation, forming a powerhouse of precision, purpose, and possibility. With FDA-registered, ISO-certified manufacturing, more than 125 FDA approvals, and industry-trusted diagnostics, we’re setting new standards in quality and reliability. Nova Biomedical is proud to be a global leader in osmolality testing and biotechnology and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) instrumentation, dedicated to advancing patient care and scientific discovery with a legacy that continues to shape the future of life sciences.

With headquarters in Norwood and Waltham, Massachusetts, and a global team of nearly 2,000 employees, we’re building a collaborative, empowered culture grounded in shared values: Customer Centricity, Ingenuity, Ownership & Accountability, Collaboration, and Integrity.

Working at Nova Biomedical means joining a mission-driven organization where your contributions matter. Whether you're in engineering, science, manufacturing, or support, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, invests in your growth, and is committed to making a real-world impact on global health.

Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.