Director Human Resources Job at IDEX Corporation in Oak Harbor

Overview

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Location options: Middleboro, MA or Oak Harbor, WA. The HR Director for Life Science Fluidics & Shared Operations reports to the Vice President HR, IH&S, and oversees all human resources functions for the Fluidics sites in the United States and the site in Japan. This role partners with IH&S leadership to align HR initiatives with business goals and acts as a strategic HR business partner for the IH&S VP Operations.

IDEX Health & Science (IH&S) is the global leader in life science fluidics, microfluidics, and optics, supporting customers with optofluidic solutions and expertise across chromatography, in vitro diagnostics, biotechnology, and more. The Life Science Fluidics & Shared Operations teams comprise over 600 colleagues across 5 sites: Rohnert Park, CA; Oak Harbor, WA; Middleboro, MA; Bristol, CT; and Kawaguchi, Japan.

Scope of Role

The HR Director will lead the global Life Science Fluidics HR team (6 directors/managers) and provide day-to-day support for the business. Responsibilities include building a high-performing organization through engagement, leadership development, talent processes, recruitment, employee relations, organizational development, compensation, compliance, retention, and development. This role is a member of the IH&S Operations Senior Leadership Team.

Responsibilities

• Develop an overall global Life Science Fluidics & Shared Operations HR strategy, in partnership with the VP Operations, to align with the business strategy.
• Analyze business processes, financial metrics, and organizational structures to inform HR solutions.
• Support organizational design efforts to strengthen the current business structure.
• Partner with Life Science Operations Senior Leadership Team to execute and deliver results.
• Coach, develop, and mentor a team of HR professionals to elevate the organization.
• Ensure cost-effectiveness, market competitiveness, and internal equity in HR processes.
• Lead change initiatives and implement HR strategies to meet organizational goals.
• Utilize engagement survey results to drive programs that improve the work environment and management effectiveness.
• Establish credibility with management and employees as a trusted HR resource.
• Apply total pay concepts to attract, motivate, and retain key employees.
• Facilitate performance management, including defining success, measuring outcomes, providing feedback, and rewarding performance.
• Use workforce planning to identify HR implications and develop solutions to meet identified needs.
• Anticipate HR issues from business strategies and partner with leaders to implement proactive solutions, including recruitment, performance management, organization design, employee relations, leadership development, and corporate responsibility.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention programs; develop staffing strategies for internal and external talent.
• Develop and monitor opportunities for employee and leadership development; create career path models to support growth.
• Monitor legal requirements and government regulations (e.g., OSHA, EEO, ERISA, wage and hour issues).

Education, Experience, Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Human Resources with progressive roles and people leadership.
• Strong technical skills with appropriate industry experience; generalist background in employment, compensation, organizational planning, employee relations, and training.
• Familiarity with FMLA, ADA and related regulations; ability to resolve conflicts and build credibility with leaders and employees.
• Decisive, results-oriented, and capable of balancing business needs with individual requirements.
• Experience in non-union manufacturing environment; engineering/scientific/technical background preferred.
• Proven ability to develop new processes, lead improvement projects, and communicate changes effectively.
• Resourceful, organized, high energy, and able to manage multifaceted projects with day-to-day activities.
• Strategic thinker and problem solver with strong collaboration across virtual teams.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HRIS).
• Ability to work with diverse teams and build strong talent.
• Travel approximately 15%.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. Do not inquire about the status of an application.

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer: IDEX considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected category by law.

Compensation and benefits: Total rewards include a range of $152,200.00 - $228,400.00, with eligibility for a performance-based bonus. Benefits include health coverage, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and more. More details on benefits are available on the company career page.

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