Human Resources Director

Thermo Fisher Scientific

HR Director providing strategic HR partnership to the VP of Global Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Leading organizational development and change management in large multinational environments.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeWaltham • Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 €103,500 - €138,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic HR leadership, talent management, and change management within large multinational organizations, leveraging data-driven insights to align HR initiatives with business objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HR Business PartneringChange Management InitiativesTalent AcquisitionOrganizational DevelopmentEmployee Relations

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Hard Skills

Data-Driven InsightsPerformance ManagementOrganizational DesignTotal RewardsHR Functions

Soft Skills

Advising Senior LeadersCoachingBuilding Inclusive Culture

Certifications & Qualifications

PHRSPHR

Industry Keywords

Multinational OrganizationsBusiness AcumenDiversity WorkforcePeople StrategiesChange Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As HR Director within LED you will be a strategic business partner to the VP Global Operations and their team, 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

Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in comprehensive HR experience in large multinational organizations, with demonstrated success as a senior HR business partner
Preferred Fields of Study: Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field PHR/SPHR or other professional HR certifications desirable
Demonstrated success of implementing large, complex change management initiatives in both US and Europe.
Ability to translate business strategies into effective HR solutions and organizational actions
Strong knowledge of HR functions including talent acquisition, total rewards, organizational development, and employee relations
Business acumen with ability to link HR strategies to business outcomes
Demonstrated ability to advise and coach senior leaders
Travel up to 20% 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