Cepheid Hiring for Vice President, Human Resources at Loveland, Colorado Full Time

Reporting directly to the President, the HR Leader will serve as the HR business partner to the Hach leadership team. The HR Leader will have global responsibilities working with his/her business partners and HR team to establish and deliver a broad range of HR services to the organization. This includes supporting and driving strategic business decisions and providing leadership and direction in the following critical areas within HR: recruiting and talent management planning practices; engagement and retention; organizational development and training; compensation & benefits; employee relations; HR compliance, and general policy administration. Through the frequent use of important DBS tools, the HR Leader will drive excellence and value, leading to a highly motivated, productive, and engaged workforce.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Strategic Business Partner

• Partners with management team globally to implement strategic goals, functional objectives, and ongoing continuous improvement of existing systems and processes.
• Responsible for key talent and management development including collaborating with leaders regarding team development and personal/professional development of associates.
• Drives core processes supporting performance management, associate surveys, recruiting and talent management.
• Leads in developing standard methodologies and implementing policies and processes as applicable.
• Champions the Danaher Business System (DBS). DBS is the organizational culture that encompasses continuous improvement and policy deployment of strategic initiatives.

Associate Relations

• Leads associate relations including problem solving, counseling, and coaching.
• Leads the Associate Survey process including implementation of actions to improve employee engagement.
• Leads compliance with employment-related local laws and conducts research into HR programs, policies and employment law to recommend strategies, changes or innovations where appropriate.
• Supervises associate welfare plans such as retirement, leave of absences, disability benefits and other associate safety, health and wellness services.
• Accurately executes corporate policies and HR programs ensuring quality, delivery and cost globally.
• Travel required up to 30% – 45% of time.

Qualifications

• Hardworking HR executive with a minimum of 12 years of HR experience
• BS or BA Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field. Master’s degree a plus.
• Prior global experience with a geographically dispersed workforce, including remote managers and direct reports. Experience with European labor laws and Works Councils a plus.
• Sound track record of driving impact and results in the business, ideally having partnered with peers and business leaders to drive accelerated growth.
• Acquisition due diligence and integration experience preferred.
• Technical expertise in the areas of associate relations, staffing; development; compensation; HR administration; and proven understanding of payroll and payroll processes.
• Track record of accomplishments in leading Human Resources at a local operating company site in a global Matrix reporting environment.
• Strong process leadership and record of implementing initiatives across global sites and teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, and understand the implications their actions and the HR function will have on the organizational demands of a rapidly evolving global company.
• Additional professional qualifications will include, but not be limited to:
• Results oriented – has track record for delivery results, takes ownership and is accountable.
• Embraces and thrives with challenge and stretch goals.
• Continuous improvement oriented – has familiarity with lean and change management principles and how to apply them to HR
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills; able to manage and influence the team to drive the HR functions.
• Strong organizational, analytical and management skills.
• Is a great teammate who recognizes the importance of relationship management and builds credibility through action and results.

The salary range for this role is 202k to 295K. 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. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Colorado. 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.

You can apply for this role through the Careers Page at https://jobs.danaher.com/global/en/(or through the Workday Find Jobs function if you are a current employee)

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 Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

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.

The EEO posters are available here.

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 (see below) to request accommodation.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out.