Sr. HR Business Partner - Organizational Effectiveness

Cepheid; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. HR Business Partner to enhance organizational effectiveness and drive talent management initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with Global Research and Development teams, fostering a culture of trust and collaboration. With a focus on coaching, conflict resolution, and employee engagement, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a world-class associate experience. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving health care through innovative diagnostic solutions and make a measurable impact on a global scale.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of HR experience with a focus on organizational effectiveness.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices and legal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Enhance team effectiveness through coaching and workshops.
• Drive initiatives to increase employee engagement and motivation.

Skills

Talent Management

Coaching

Organizational Design

Employee Engagement

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Master's degree in Organizational Development

Job description

Sr. HR Business Partner - Organizational Effectiveness

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Job Description

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world’s most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.

Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we’re working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Sr. HR Business Partner provides HR partnership to Global Research and Development teams. This role will execute the HR strategy in support of the overall business objectives with emphasis on talent management, coaching, organizational design, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement and creating a world-class associate experience. This is an onsite role in Sunnyvale, CA.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work with leaders and teams to enhance their effectiveness, communication, and decision-making skills. This may involve one-on-one coaching, team coaching, and facilitating team workshops.
• Help resolve conflicts within and across core teams by promoting a culture of trust, accountability, and collaboration.
• Proactively develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) across core teams, ensuring goal alignment. Provide guidance in managing team performance, setting clear expectations, and encouraging feedback cross-functionally.
• Drive initiatives that increase employee/associate engagement and motivation.
• Assist in designing and evolving the organizational structure to better align with strategic objectives.
• Partner closely with Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and internal partners to ensure the organization has the appropriate talent to meet business objectives.
• Collaborate with Cepheid’s HR community to identify needs and implement effective solutions. Actively identify areas for improvement and implement changes.
• Lead change management initiatives and anticipate the need for change. Resolve employee relations issues systematically with clear documentation and follow-up.
• Provide guidance and help conduct investigations of complex complaints that could have legal ramifications, ensuring appropriate action is taken.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Strong understanding of HR best practices, legal compliance, talent management, and organizational design principles.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including remote teams.
• Able to influence and coach at multiple levels within the organization.
• Action-oriented with the ability to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or Industrial-Organizational Psychology with 8+ years of experience, or Master's with 6+ years of experience, or equivalent experience.

Preferred experience includes:

• Strong data-driven analysis and decision-making skills, with the ability to interpret data to drive strategy.
• Demonstrating strong executive presence, sound judgment, and excellent communication skills.
• Experience managing significant change or project initiatives, including change management.

Other requirements:

• Able to work flexible schedules to accommodate global/regional teams.

The salary range for this role is $180,000-200,000. This is a good-faith estimate of possible compensation; actual pay may vary and is at the company's discretion. The role is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.