Senior HR Business Partner

Danaher; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in molecular diagnostics is seeking an HR Business Partner to drive strategic initiatives across the Middle East and Africa. The role involves hands-on HR expertise focusing on talent acquisition, performance optimization, and employee relations, contributing to a culture of growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' HRBP experience or 3 years with a Master's degree.
• Strong understanding of labor laws in Africa and the Middle East.
• Ability to manage change and influence organizational processes.

Responsibilities

• Implementing HR strategies and policies aligned with the company’s goals.
• Driving change initiatives and supporting workforce planning.
• Leading recruitment and ensuring compliance with local labor laws.

Skills

Change management

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

Build a Healthier Future with Cepheid, a Danaher Company

Position Summary:
At Cepheid, a global leader in molecular diagnostics and proud member of Danaher’s family of groundbreaking science and technology companies, we empower healthcare innovation to improve lives. As an HR Business Partner (HRBP), you will play a vital role in partnering with business leaders across the Middle East, Africa, and initially APAC, to drive initiatives that align with Cepheid’s strategic goals.
You will bring hands-on HR expertise to a dynamic, fast-paced environment — focusing on employee relations, change management, performance optimization, coaching and development, and workforce planning, helping to shape Cepheid’s culture of continuous growth and operational excellence.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Implement and adapt global, regional, and country-specific HR strategies, policies, and processes in alignment with Cepheid’s mission and Danaher’s Core Values.

• Serve as a key driver of change initiatives, providing proactive HR leadership and fostering networks to support successful transformation.

• Anticipate organizational needs and influence outcomes by offering strategic, solutions-oriented HR support.

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment and selection process, attracting and retaining high-performing talent across the business.

• Collaborate with Compensation and Benefits teams to design competitive packages that reward excellence and enhance retention.

• Partner closely with HR Operations, HR Centers of Excellence (CoEs), and external partners to ensure seamless HR service delivery.

• Ensure strict compliance with local labor laws and maintain trusted relationships with regulatory bodies.

• Support workforce planning through data-driven insights, enabling strategic talent decisions.

Training Requirements:

• Complete all assigned and mandatory training programs within specified timelines, supporting a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years’ HRBP experience, or Master’s degree with at least 3 years’ experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong HR expertise across the Middle East and Africa, with a solid understanding of regional labor laws and cultural dynamics.

• Proven experience partnering with mid-level and senior leadership teams in multinational environments.

• Demonstrated proficiency in change management, with the ability to influence and drive organizational evolution.

• Business-oriented mindset with the capability to solve complex challenges creatively and recommend best-in-class HR practices.

• Ability to excel in a high-energy, results-driven environment while maintaining organizational precision and prioritizing competing demands.

• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity confidently.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications; experience with HRIS systems is an advantage.

• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills to build trusted relationships across diverse teams.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to travel up to 25% regionally and internationally as business needs require.

At Cepheid, powered by Danaher’s global platform for continuous improvement and innovation, you’ll find a culture that celebrates diversity, fosters collaboration, and enables your career to thrive. Here, you’ll make a real difference — shaping the future of healthcare, one breakthrough at a time.

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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