Director, Human Resources Business Partner

Thermo Fisher Scientific

HR Director at Thermo Fisher Scientific, translating business objectives into actionable HR initiatives. Guiding organizational development and facilitating change management in a global environment.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeFremont • California, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $174,600 - $232,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As HR Director at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will be a strategic business partner supporting organizational success through effective people strategies.
Working closely with senior leadership, you'll translate business objectives into actionable HR initiatives that help build and retain a talented, diverse workforce.
You'll guide organizational development efforts across global teams, facilitate change management, and cultivate an inclusive culture built on our 4i values (Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement).
This position requires a thoughtful approach to talent management, using data-driven insights to enhance business capabilities while maintaining a positive workplace culture.
You'll serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on complex HR matters, from performance management to organizational design, supporting business growth through effective people strategies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Fields of Study: Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field
8 years of experience in comprehensive HR experience in large multinational organizations, with demonstrated success as an HR business partner
PHR/SPHR or other professional HR certifications desirable
Ability to translate business strategies into effective HR solutions and organizational actions
Experience building and leading teams in a global matrix environment
Strong knowledge of HR functions including talent acquisition, total rewards, organizational development, and employee relations
Demonstrated success implementing change management initiatives and organizational design solutions
Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, PPI)
Advanced project management, analytical, and data interpretation skills
Strong communication and presentation abilities
Business acumen with ability to link HR strategies to business outcomes
Expertise in contemporary HR practices and employment law
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate high emotional intelligence
Demonstrated ability to advise and coach senior leaders
Travel up to 25-30% internationally as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

talent acquisitiontotal rewardsorganizational developmentemployee relationschange managementorganizational designprocess improvementproject managementdata interpretationHR analytics

Soft Skills

communicationpresentationbusiness acumenemotional intelligenceadvisingcoachingstrategic thinkingteam leadershipconfidentialityinclusivity

Certifications

PHRSPHR