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Labor & Employee Relations Specialist (North America)

Danaher


Job Location:

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (25 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences diagnostics and biotechnology

Within Danaher the work our life science businesses do 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.

We have over 21000 associates across more than 10 life sciences businesses. These businesses empower our customers to develop diverse and impactful innovations from investigating the causes of disease creating therapies and vaccines protecting fluid filtration on airplanes testing food and water to advancing pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals.

Learn about theDanaher Business Systemwhich makes everything possible.

The Life Sciences North America Labor and Employee Relations Specialist (LS NA LER Spec) is responsible for providing labor and employee relations services to the Life Sciences platforms North American operating companies (OpCos). These services include Employee Relations investigations; involuntary employee separations reductions-in-force/ restructuring actions and performance management (including disciplinary action and performance improvement plans). The LS NA LER Spec partners with people leaders the enterprise North America Labor & Employment Center of Excellence (LER COE) and the broader HR function. The role manages a highvolume of assigned LER cases and performances ad hoc consultations with people leaders specific to one or more designated OpCos as well as across the Life Sciences platform in North America. The role acts as the primary liaison between the designated LS OpCos in North America and the enterprise LER COE.

This position reports to the Manager Labor and Employee Relations and is a and is part of the Employee Relations team and will be fully USA Remote role.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

  • Serve as the primary advisor for employee relations matters across North America including performance management disciplinary actions leaves grievances investigations and separations.

  • Conduct and manage workplace investigations identify root causes and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

  • Partner with managers HR and the North America Labor & Employee Relations COE to ensure consistent and compliant application of policies procedures and employment laws.

  • Coach and develop people leaders to effectively address employee relations issues and improve leadership capability.

  • Support the development implementation and continuous improvement of employee relations policies procedures toolkits and standard work.

The essential requirements of the job include:

  • Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience in Employee Relations Labor Relations HR Business Partnering Employment Law or a related HR discipline.

  • Demonstrated experience handling a broad range of employee relations matters including high-volume and complex case management.

  • Strong knowledge of U.S. labor and employment laws and employee relations best practices.

  • Proven ability to exercise sound judgment influence stakeholders and resolve issues effectively in a matrixed environment.

  • Strong analytical communication and coaching skills

Travel Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

  • Ability to travel up to 15%

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting employee and labor relations matters in Canada and/or Puerto Rico.

  • Experience supporting manufacturing laboratory or other operational environments.

  • Experience working in unionized workplaces.

Within Danaher Life Sciences we offer 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.

WithinDanaherLife Scienceswe believe in designing a better more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that workingwithinDanaher Life Sciencescan provide.

The annual salary range for this role is $110000 - $125000. 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.

At Danaher we believe in designing a better more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Danaher can provide.

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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