Director, Human Resources (Richmond, IL)

About Leica Biosystems

Leica Biosystems' mission of "Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives" is at the heart of our corporate culture. We're a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you're helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day.

Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we're working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world's biggest health challenges.

Position Summary and Overview

The Director, Human Resources will lead strategy and execution of the HR function at Leica Biosystems site in Richmond, IL. This role will collaborate with manufacturing operations, distribution, and some global functional leadership to advance talent strategies and cultural excellence. This role will optimize relationships among associates, managers, and leadership by providing comprehensive counseling on topics such as organizational design, training and development, performance management, and compliance with labor laws.

Leveraging data and analytics, they will provide insights for continuous improvement in HR practices, contributing to business growth and a high-performing culture by developing and implementing talent strategies and initiatives that attract, grow, and retain diverse top-tier leadership. This includes identifying and nurturing potential leaders through development programs and succession planning.

Major Responsibilities :

• Strategic HR Planning : Utilizing data and key insights, support development and execution of the HR Strategy that supports the company's growth and operational goals, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning : Partner with management and Talent Management and Acquisition COEs to develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain top talent, with an eye on diversity, in the medical device industry.
• Enhance Organizational Culture : Identify and implement initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness, improving the structure, systems, and environment within a company to create a more efficient, effective, and positive workplace.
• Organizational Effectiveness : Enhance leadership skills, manage performance processes, coach leaders on tough conversations, and coach leaders on performance improvement and development planning processes.
• Employee Relations and Compliance : Manage and resolve complex employee relations and compliance issues through thorough, objective investigations using a systematic approach.
• HRBP Leadership and Development : Lead and develop Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs), ensuring they have the skills and resources needed to effectively support their client groups; provide mentorship and guidance to enhance their professional growth and effectiveness within the organization.

Education and / or Work Experience Requirements :

Language(s) : English fluency a must; Spanish preferred but not necessary

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical / Environment Requirements : Limited travel required

The salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $150,000 - 175,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus / incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note : No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [redacted] to request accommodation.

Salary : $150,000 - $175,000