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 Senior HR Director for Commercial Americas and EMEA will be crucial in driving business growth and fostering a high-performing organizational culture. This role involves developing, implementing, and leading innovative talent strategies and culture initiatives to attract, grow, and retain a diverse, top-talent leadership pipeline.

As part of the LBS HR Leadership Team, and reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, you will collaborate with LBS senior operations, GSC, QARC, and DBS leaders to advance talent strategies and cultural excellence. You will also lead OpCo-wide initiatives designed to transform our organization to enhance performance.

Major Responsibilities:

• Strategic HR Planning: Utilzing 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: Develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain top talent, with an eye on diversity, in the medical device industry.
• Engagement and Retention: Foster a positive and inclusive work environment by managing employee relations, addressing employee concerns, and resolving conflicts. Implement policies and procedures to promote employee engagement and connection between their work and the overarching objectives.
• Improving Leadership Effectiveness and Performance: Enhance the skills, abilities, and behaviors of leaders within an organization. Improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the organization.
• Enhancing Organization and 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.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required, Master’s degree in business, Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of proven experience leading in human resources and/or business partnerships.
• Ability to synthesize business data and develop innovative and holistic HR solutions that are forward-thinking and innovative. Strong intuition for business and ability to apply human capital implications.
• Demonstrated ability to promote an inclusive work environment and support workforce diversity.
• Solid team skills, the ability to build relationships, and be able to work efficiently and effectively with associates at all levels of the organization. Strong understanding/ application of organizational change and process excellence principles.

Location:

• Based in Chicago area as a primary location. This role offers relocation assistance.

Travel: 35% (domestic and international)

Language(s): English fluency a must, another language would be ideal

Key Relationships

• Reports directly to: Global VP, HR
• Team: 4 direct reports, ~15 indirect
• Works collaboratively with global LBS HR team and well as with Danaher and other OpCo HR team members
• Works collaboratively with Functional Managers

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this associate. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department or unit. This job description may be changed at any time.

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