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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Site HR Director

Carlsbad, CA

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions Office, Onsite

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

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With revenues of approximately $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create meaningful contributions to the world. Ranked #69 on the 2023 Fortune 500 list, you'll discover endless opportunities to grow a rewarding career as part of the world leader in serving science.

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

Are you ready to join an inclusive, positive, and lively team?

As one team of 125,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $160,000 - $213,400. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • 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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $160,100.00-$213,400.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • 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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Client-provided location(s): Carlsbad, CA, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01273370-1
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program