Director, Global Human Resources

tendersglobal; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global life sciences company seeks a Director of Global Human Resources to lead HR strategies and partner with senior leadership. This role, based in Basingstoke, UK, involves strategic coaching, integration of HR with business goals, and global partnership management. Applicants should have a strong educational background in HR or related fields and extensive experience in multinational firms, ideally within the life sciences sector. Exceptional communication and leadership skills are essential, along with a willingness to travel internationally.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Annual incentive plan

Employee benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive HR experience across all HR functions.
• Experience in large multinational companies, preferably in life sciences.
• Proven credibility as a trusted HR advisor to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance organizational design and performance management.
• Coach and develop functional leaders and their teams.
• Integrate HR processes with business objectives and participate in talent planning.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Analytical Skills

Education

University degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or related field

Job description

Job title:

Director, Global Human Resources

Company

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Job description

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions OfficeJob DescriptionThe Microbiology Division (MBD) is a key global division of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science. MBD produces culture media and microbiological diagnostic products for clinical, food, and pharmaceutical laboratories. Our mission is to help make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Over 2200 colleagues across the Americas, Europe, and Asia generate circa $650M in revenue. Our main sites are in Basingstoke, UK, and Lenexa, Kansas, USA, with 10 additional manufacturing sites in Europe, the UK, and Asia, supported by multiple distribution centers.The job:We are seeking a key HR Leader to partner with our global functional executives and their leadership teams. This role involves active participation in the development and execution of division-wide HR strategies, programs, and processes. The successful candidate can be based in Basingstoke, UK, or any other European or East Coast facility and will report to the Vice President of Human Resources for the Division.This role can be office-based at any of the following Thermo Fisher sites: Basingstoke (UK); Wesel (Germany); or Vantaa (Finland). There will be the flexibility to work from home 1 day per week. In addition, regular travel to all of these sites, plus Lenexa (Kansas, USA), and other global MBD sites may be required – up to 20% of working time, including overnight stays.What will you do?

• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance organizational design, efficiency, go-to-market strategies, business transformation, and performance management to achieve profitable growth.
• Leadership Team Development: Coach and develop functional leaders and their teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration for successful project execution, talent pipeline development, and improved colleague engagement and retention.
• Business and HR Alignment: Integrate HR processes with group, division, and functional objectives, balancing immediate needs with strategic long-term planning. Participate in business reviews, annual operating plans, and co-lead talent and succession planning, performance calibration, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Global HR Partnership: Leverage our global HR team to deliver comprehensive HR services, implement site-specific talent strategies, and lead change initiatives worldwide.

Who we are looking for:

• University degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field
• Extensive HR experience across all HR functions
• Experience in large multinational companies with a complex organizational matrix, preferably in the life sciences sector
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Proven credibility as a trusted HR advisor to senior management
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills with a track record of translating business strategies into actionable plans
• Ability to lead multiple projects, manage ambiguity, and provide effective solutions
• Proven success in building effective leadership teams and developing a strong talent pipeline
• Proficiency in English; additional languages are an asset
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 20% of the time

What’s in it for you:We offer competitive remuneration, an annual incentive plan bonus scheme 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.

Expected salary

Location

Basingstoke, Hampshire

Job date

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:11:02 GMT

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