Job Description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

The job:

Seeking a hardworking HR professional for the

Director, HRBP

position at Thermo Fisher Scientific.


The Director, HRBP for our Life Sciences (LS) organization collaborates with LS Commercial leaders within the EMEA region. You will translate global and regional strategies into regional people objectives, driving innovative talent strategies to ensure highly engaged teams. Your role requires a seamless balance between critical thinking and practical execution, substantial change leadership experience, and a solid understanding of employee relations across various geographies.


This role is site-based (with the flexibility to work from home 1 day per week) at a selection of our Life Sciences sites in Western Europe. Some international travel will be required – up to 25% per annum.

Application closing date: Thursday 6th November 2025 at 4pm UK time

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We look forward to receiving your application in English.

What will you do?

Talent Approach

Create and implement HR strategies and talent management plans to attract, retain, develop, and engage diverse talent. Collaborate with leaders to build high-performance teams.

Business Acumen and Data Insight

Use HR analytics to improve talent and business capabilities. Build industry, market, and functional trend insights to develop data-driven talent strategies.

Consultation

Facilitate organizational diagnostics and metrics to drive efficiency. Guide organizational design, development, and change management solutions.

Develop HR Solutions

Build HR solutions and workforce plans aligned with strategic business objectives. Support leaders in navigating complex leadership and people challenges.

Change Leadership

Lead organizational design, development, and cultural initiatives based on our 4i values.

Organizational Adaptability and Resolve

Promote a "One HR Team" approach across LS EMEA, ensuring core, common, and consistent activities.

Project/Process Management

Coordinate HR resources, delegate tasks to HR Generalists, and implement initiatives successfully. Assess organizational work requests and balance priorities effectively.

Who we are looking for:

Education:

Master's degree in Business, Human Resources, Psychology, or related field or equivalent experience is highly preferred.

Experience:

Extensive experience in all aspects of HR, senior-level experience, especially in HR Business Partnering. Experience supporting global, highly matrixed organizations, preferably in Commercial settings. Successfully led change initiatives and worked closely with customers.

Competencies:

Credibility as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to senior management. Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships at all organizational levels. Advanced knowledge of international labour laws and regulations and delivering results in this environment. Highly collaborative with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills. Ability to think strategically and translate business strategies into measurable HR strategies. Proven ability to mentor and influence senior leaders. Ability to manage competing priorities with a sense of urgency. Advanced level of business English (written and spoken); additional European languages a plus

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.