Manager Human Resources - #1702521

Leica Biosystems’ mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is at the heart of our corporate culture. We’re a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you’re helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day.

Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges.

The Manager Human Resources for Leica Biosystems is a strong business partner, driving HR strategies that align with business objectives and foster growth across Europe North. This role is responsible for supporting recruitment, engagement, development, and retention efforts to ensure that business needs and strategic plans are met. The HR Manager acts as a consultant to management on HR-related issues and champions the growth and development of associates. The HR manager acts as a change agent and continues to drive the evolution of our engaged and inclusive culture.

This position is part of the EMEA HR Team and will be remote. You will report to the HR Director EMEA. In case of someone close to one location of ours, in Amsterdam (NL) or Milton Keynes (UK) would be much appreciated if the person could go with complete flexibility onsite.

At Leica Biosystems, our vision is to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of a great team and want to work to build a world-class HR organization — read on.

In this role, you will have the importunity to:

• Actively contribute to organizational development by implementing HR strategies that enhance effectiveness and growth. Develop and align HR strategies with business goals to drive growth across Europe North.
• Provide ongoing HR expertise and support to assigned client groups including coaching, consulting, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, associate development, performance management, recruiting/staffing, and front-line support for HR-related questions
• Consult with leaders and managers on business and performance needs and serves as an advocate for the associate, management, and Company by partnering with employees and leaders to address concerns, explain HR policies/practices, and facilitate team effectiveness
• Partner with leaders to define talent needs, and plan workforce and talent pipeline requirements in line with business strategy. Supports leaders in providing associates with development opportunities that align with current and future business requirements.
• Drive annual HR processes for the assigned client group including performance management, talent assessment, succession planning, talent development, compensation planning, annual engagement survey, etc.
• Facilitate smooth transitions during organizational changes by preparing employees, managing resistance, and ensuring effective communication.
• Use HR analytics to inform strategic decisions, identify areas for improvement, and measure the impact of HR initiatives.
  
  

The essential requirements of the job include:

• University's Degree in relevant discipline required (e.g. Business, Psychology)
• Several years of HR Strategic Partner experience within a fast-paced organization; ideally in a corporate/multinational with a global matrix structure
• Solid understanding of HR processes and (national) employment legislation
• Fluent English; Dutch is a plus
• Experience with HR systems (ideally Workday), Excel, and PowerPoint with strong analytical skills
  
  

At Leica Biosystems 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 Leica Biosystems can provide.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

At Danaher, 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.