Director, HR
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

Position Summary

This position will be located at our Pittsburgh, PA location, leading a team of HR professionals that largely support the Customers Channel Group business and Corporate Functions located at site. Partnership with site leadership, along with key business stakeholders, to develop HR strategy, solutions and strategic workforce plans that align to the businesses supported. This role will lead, develop, and mentor a team of HR professionals across various sites on all site HR services delivered. The locations together have approximately 1200 colleagues.

How will you make an impact?

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as the Site HR Director and contribute significantly to the translation of business and site strategy into HR strategy, plans, and solutions. Through close partnership with the site, you will be instrumental in attracting, developing, and engaging top talent, ensuring the organization's readiness for both immediate and future success. This position offers a chance to lead an HR team and drive operational excellence within a dynamic business setting.

What will you do?

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of HR professionals, ensuring they deliver exceptional HR services
• Develop HR strategy, solutions, and strategic workforce plans that align with the business
• Implement HR processes such as talent reviews and performance management within a matrix organization.
• Drive robust talent management plans, partnering with site managers to attract, retain, develop, and engage talent in critical roles
• Build and drive a culture of employee engagement to improve business performance and efficiency
• Successfully deploy new HR services and processes through effective communication, training, and change management programs
• Provide guidance and coaching to employees and managers on employee relations issues, performance management, and disciplinary actions
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to continuously improve the colleague experience and enhance the employee value proposition

How will you get here?

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required

Experience

• At least 10+ years of HR-related experience, with a focus on increasing scope (2+ years' experience leading an HR team preferred)
• Proficient in collaborating effectively and utilizing networks
• High degree of autonomy and strong decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret relevant data to inform business decisions
• Expert knowledge of HR structure and COE's
• Demonstrated experience in HR strategy development and fostering continuous improvement
• Experience influencing and aligning business decisions with senior leaders

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

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