Danaher Corporation · 1 month ago
Director, Human Resources Business Partner - Legal and Employee Relations
Vista, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$185K/yr - $205K/yr
5+ years expDanaher Corporation, through its operating company Leica Biosystems, is a global leader in cancer diagnostics. The Director, Human Resources Business Partner - Legal and Employee Relations will act as a strategic partner to business leaders, focusing on employee relations, visa management, and compliance.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsLife ScienceMedical
Responsibilities
Act as strategic business partner to the operating company’s Legal organization
Act as strategic liaison for accommodations, leaves of absence, and workers’ compensation, ensuring decisions are compliant and aligned with Employee Relations EHS teams, while providing holistic analysis and review to mitigate business impact
Serve as the global lead for employee relations, acting as the primary contact for conflict resolution, investigations, and performance management guidance; oversee the internal labor relations system to ensure secure access, training, and compliance; and coordinate with regional HR Business Partners to align and share best practices across diverse local approaches
Support organizational design initiatives by coordinating requested alignment of corporate legal resources, ensuring employee relations implications are considered in structural changes
Manage U.S. work visa processes, including sponsorships, renewals, and compliance, while ensuring accurate documentation and audit readiness. Act as liaison for employees, managers, and attorneys, and support HR business continuity through workforce contingency planning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's preferred
5+ years of HR experience with a strong focus on employee relations and compliance
Proven experience managing U.S. immigration and visa processes, implementing HR practices aligned with U.S. employment law, and navigating California employment regulations
Skilled at operating in highly matrixed environments, building strong relationships across multiple business units and stakeholders, and driving initiatives with minimal oversight
Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal abilities; adept at handling sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism while maintaining accountability and independence
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
Danaher Corporation
Danaher is a leading global life sciences and diagnostics innovator, committed to accelerating the power of science and technology to improve human health.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Rainer Blair
President & CEO
Thomas Joyce
President & CEO
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