Director, Human Resources

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At Cepheid one of Danahers 15 operating companies our work saves livesand were all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

Youll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danahers system of continuous improvement you help turn ideas into impact innovating at the speed of life.

At Cepheid we are passionate about improving health care through fast accurate molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a member of our team youll get to make an immediate measurable impact on a global scale within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Our mission drives us to develop groundbreaking solutions for the worlds most complex health challenges. Together we bring MORE change to the world.

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The Director Human Resources is responsible for strategic HR Business Partnership and site HR leadershipfor CepheidsLodi Californiacampus which encompasses in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) manufacturing plastics injection molding operations and our logistics hub. Partnering with the Vice President Lodi Operations you will be a key member of the Lodi Site Leadership Team providing HR strategy and hands-on support in a fast-paced highly technical manufacturing environment managing a team of HR professionals in a multi-shift environment.

This position reports to the Vice President Human Resources Cepheid Global Operations and is part of the Cepheid Human Resources team. This role is located in Lodi CA and will be an on-site role.

In this role you will have the opportunity to demonstrate:

• Serve as the lead HR Business Partner to Lodi IVD and Plastics Operations leaders aligning people strategies to site objectives and growth plans.
• Provide strategic counsel on organizational design workforce planning and talent strategies to support scalable manufacturing operations.
• Act as a member of the Lodi Site Leadership Team contributing an HR perspective to operational safety and expansion decisions.
• Partner crossfunctionally with Operations Quality/Regulatory EHS Finance and other teams to drive overall site performance.
• Champion a safetyfirst culture in partnership with EHS reinforcing safety and quality as core site values.
• Lead coach and develop the Lodi HR team setting clear goals aligned to site and global HR priorities.
• Drive talent management succession planning and associate development to build leadership capability and future bench strength.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business or a related field with 10 years of progressive HR experience including 5 years in senior leadership roles.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or operations environments preferably within life sciences medical device IVD or other regulated industries.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop HR teams while building strong trusted partnerships with senior leaders and frontline managers.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to operate effectively within a matrixed organization.
• Proven experience managing direct reports and contingent or temporary workforces including agency partnerships compliance and cost control.
• Handson experience leading change initiatives and applying Lean Six Sigma or DBS methodologies to improve HR or business processes.
• Deep knowledge of employment law and HR compliance with demonstrated success managing complex employee relations matters.

Travel Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Occasional travel (10-20%) usually planned for training meetings or Danaher HR conferences. Most travel would be to Cepheids Sunnyvale CA HQ.

It would be a plus if you also possess:

Cepheid a Danaher operating company offers a broad array of comprehensive competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

The annual salary range for this role is $160000 $220000 USD. 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. 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.

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 Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.

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