Head of People & Culture

We are seeking a progressive HR Business Leader and a trusted strategic business partner to the Senior Leadership Team in College Station Texas to provide strategic direction and expertise for the Human Resources function. You will be responsible for building planning developing implementing and directing policies and programs including strategic planning organizational design employee relations equal employment opportunity performance management employment law and compliance. At FUJIFILM Biotechnologies we encourage you to discover what inspires you every day to follow your passion and your power what we call Genki.

College Station Texas may be a small university town but the lively cultural scene and local amenities make it a great place for families as well as those who want the ease of small-town life and the convenience of living close to the vibrant pulse of big cities. Eighty-seven percent of Texas population lives within a 180-mile radius so we are in the center of it all in Texas. And our site is nestled in the hub of innovation representing a source of pride for the area.

As our Head of People & Culture (Senior Director) for our Texas facility and reporting into the Site Head with a dotted line to the Chief People Officer you will be responsible for driving and supporting a positive culture by sponsoring teams that focus on employee engagement programs efforts and activities for the site. You will drive and facilitate cultural and organizational development initiatives that foster a positive and high-performance culture including employee engagement. You will be responsible to the Head of the Site for the effective and efficient utilization of workforce for the Company. You will partner with the Head of the Site and the senior leadership team to deliver thought leadership regarding organizational and people-related strategies and execution as well as to provide insightful data to guide decision-making and proactive solutions.

The ideal candidate has a demonstrated track record of successfully managing end to end People & Culture practices across talent acquisition performance management human resource management workforce planning communications and external relations The successful candidate will have experience effectively coaching guiding and influencing leadership to drive a dynamic inclusive culture and environment of the company. Ideally the candidate has experience both from working in a ramp up environment but also from working in a large global matrix organized company to be able to navigate in both complexities.

Key Responsibilities:

This position requires a visionary leader capable of integrating global HR strategies into local execution actively supporting business growth and enhancing cultural and employee experiences at the manufacturing site. The role demands strategic collaboration with global CoEs to drive transformation and ensure seamless alignment in Compensation & Benefits Leadership Development and Talent Attraction.

Strategy Development & Alignment:

• Develop a site P&C strategy/action plan that aligns with business and the global P&C strategy
• Drive selected initiatives in the site strategy especially within culture engagement and organizational effectiveness
• Collaborate with CoEs to create the P&C platform of the future and at the same time ensuring the local execution of both global and local P&C initiatives

Transformation & Business Integration:

• Drive the transformation of P&C functions from transactional roles to more strategic business partners enhancing alignment with global business strategies
• Embed strategic HR initiatives into daily business operations fostering synergy between HR and other business units
• Drive structured Organizational design and review processes for the site

Advanced Workforce Planning:

• Together with Finance and CoE for TA drive the development of a solid strategic workforce plan that align with business goals and facilitate attraction recruitment and retention of top talent
• Analyze workforce data to ensure optimal alignment with business priorities and future growth opportunities. Make P&C a strong partner in developing the site in the best way possible.

Talent Management & Leadership Development:

• Work closely with the Leadership Development CoE to design and execute programs that build leadership capabilities aligned with business strategy
• Develop retention strategies for key critical people

Compensation & Benefits Strategy:

• Collaborate with the Compensation & Benefits CoE to fully understand the compensation philosophy for Texas and make sure there is a solid and aligned plan for how to develop this
• Ensure compliance and alignment with global policies while adapting to local market needs.
• Revisit existing policies to make sure they are aligned with culture and are as flexible as possible to be able to adjust to changing business needs
• Drive the local implementation of Performance management of the future and We talk we grow

Cultural Transformation & Employee Engagement:

• Lead cultural transformation through a people first mindset and our People Fundamentals. This needs to build on the many cultural strengths of the site and at the same way challenge status quo
• Develop a clear and ambitious plan for how to increase engagement and at the same time align with business needs

HR Analytics & Strategic Reporting:

• Drive a strong data foundation and utilize HR analytics to provide strategic insights supporting informed decision-making that aligns with business strategies
• Communicate P&Cs impact on business metrics through robust reporting systems highlighting successes and areas for improvement

• Manages Assigned P&L Budget
• Responsible for creating and maintaining the sites annual People and Culture budget with an eye toward optimizing cost while balancing risk and building culture.

Governance & Compliance Strategy:

• Ensure strategic oversight of compliance within P&C initiatives aligning with local and global legal standards and industry best practices
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure policy implementation supports business objectives and ethical standards

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field; Masters preferred
• 15 years experience within Human Resources
• 10 years experience managing leading and developing people
• Proven experience in strategic HR leadership roles within a manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment with emphasis on collaborating with global teams.
• Experience developing a P&C strategy as well as experience in business transformation
• Strong analytical skills and can demonstrate experience from creating results through data driven P&C
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to influence and implement change across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated experience in creating excellent results through people and visionary direction setting

Join us! Fujifilm Biotechnologies is advancing tomorrows medicine impassioning employees to chase the impossible and continually expand their potential. We are a company of emboldened goal seekers driven by an innate desire to better ourselves our families our workplace our company our community and the world at large.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation religion disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. If an accommodation to the application process is needed please email or call .

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