Sr. Director, HR Business Partner
Danaher
Summary
The Senior Director Human Resources is responsible for advising and partnering with business leaders supporting their strategic priorities and business activities through effective human resource strategies to attract, engage, develop, and retain talent.
Job description
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Guide leadership teams to develop and execute critical business and organizational strategies through Pall's Human Resources policies and practices.
- Develops and executes talent strategies for the global businesses inclusive of growth initiatives, leadership development, acquisition of early talent, succession planning and diversity equity + inclusion.
- Collaborates with leaders to build and support employee engagement strategies to facilitate organizational performance and enables successful organizational change.
- Partners with business leaders on initiatives that engage associates and promote retention of key talent.
- Applies understanding of associate needs to promote effective communication channels between leaders and associates.
- Ensures company policies are communicated clearly and administered in compliance with all labor laws and reporting requirements of the countries supported and serves as point of escalation for human resources issues and speak-ups to provide more robust, proactive Employee Relations (ER) support that ensures a safe and positive work environment.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources.
- Master's degree (or equivalent) preferred.
- 10+ years of HR experience, with at least 7 years of focusing on HR business partnering, succession planning, engagement, leadership development, diversity equity + inclusion, organizational development, coaching and employment legal.
- 10+ years of demonstrated experience applying the technical and functional components of human resources, including talent acquisition, talent management, organizational design/development, succession planning, leadership development, compensation; compliance; planning; employee and employee relations.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Business Acumen in a technology company
- A mind-set for continuous improvement, measuring and acting to achieve goals and standardizing business practices and work processes.
- Demonstrated experience building global relationships and engaging HR communities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources
- Master's degree (or equivalent) preferred
- 10+ years of HR experience
- At least 7 years focusing on HR business partnering, succession planning, engagement, leadership development, diversity equity + inclusion, organizational development, coaching and employment legal
- 10+ years demonstrated experience applying technical and functional components of human resources, including talent acquisition, talent management, organizational design/development, succession planning, leadership development, compensation, compliance, planning, employee and employee relations
- Business acumen in a technology company (preferred)
- Mind-set for continuous improvement (preferred)
- Demonstrated experience building global relationships and engaging HR communities (preferred)
Benefits
- Health care program
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus/incentive pay
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved into a diversified healthcare conglomerate operating through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), life sciences (31%), and diagnostics (41%). With approximately 63,000 employees worldwide, Danaher provides essential tools, instruments, and services that enable researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare providers to accelerate scientific discovery and improve patient outcomes. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Cytiva, Beckman Coulter, Leica Microsystems, Pall Corporation, and Cepheid, offering solutions ranging from laboratory equipment and diagnostic instruments to bioprocessing technologies and genomic consumables. Danaher's business model focuses on delivering high-impact innovations that help customers compress development timelines, scale manufacturing capabilities, and enhance diagnostic accuracy across critical health conditions including cancer, infectious diseases, and genetic disorders. As a Fortune 500 company with over $23.9 billion in annual revenue, Danaher continues to drive advancements in precision medicine, cell and gene therapy, and next-generation diagnostics through strategic acquisitions and collaborative partnerships with leading academic and industry institutions.