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OraSure Technologies, Inc. · 8 hours ago

Human Resources Director

Bethlehem, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$109K/yr - $185K/yr

8+ years exp

OraSure Technologies Inc. (OTI) empowers the global community to improve health and wellness by providing access to accurate, essential information. The Director of Human Resources serves as a key strategic business partner responsible for corporate functions, overseeing employee relations, total rewards, performance management, and workforce planning.

BiotechnologyHealth CareIndustrialMedical

Responsibilities

Lead Talent Management Strategy: Drive all talent management initiatives for assigned business units, including workforce planning, succession planning, leadership development, performance optimization, and talent reviews. Ensure the right talent is in the right roles to support both short- and long-term business objectives

Align People Strategy with Organizational Priorities: Ensure all talent and workforce plans are tightly aligned with the organization’s broader strategic goals, growth initiatives, and operating plans. Translate business needs into actionable HR strategies and programs

Champion Change Management: Serve as a strategic partner to executive and functional leaders in the planning, execution, and communication of change management initiatives. Guide leaders through organizational transitions to ensure smooth adoption and minimal disruption

Drive Organizational Design & Effectiveness: Collaborate with assigned leaders to evaluate, redesign, and optimize organizational structures, roles, and workflows to enhance efficiency, scalability, and clarity of responsibilities

Lead M&A HR Activities: Oversee HR components of corporate mergers and acquisitions, including HR due diligence, risk assessment, employee integration planning, communications, culture alignment, onboarding, and organizational redesign. Act as the HR lead throughout the deal lifecycle

Provide Expert Leadership Coaching & ER Guidance: Influence, consult, and advise leaders on complex workforce issues, including performance challenges, organizational conflict, employee relations matters, and sensitive personnel decisions. Act as a trusted advisor and escalation point

Develop & Maintain HR Policies: Create, update, and implement HR policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance. Provide guidance and communication to leaders and employees on policy changes

Manage Annual HR Cycles: Lead the full annual performance management and compensation processes, including goal-setting, calibration, merit planning, bonus administration, and alignment with compensation philosophy and market competitiveness

Advance Culture, Engagement & Recognition: Lead, and support initiatives that reinforce the organization’s culture, drive employee engagement, promote inclusion, and celebrate employee achievements. Partner with leaders to develop recognition strategies that reinforce key behaviors

Oversee Learning & Development Programs: Lead training and development initiatives for assigned teams, including onboarding, leadership development, compliance training, and role-specific learning programs. Evaluate training effectiveness and ensure continuous improvement

Ensure Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Maintain full compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local employment legislation. Oversee internal HR audits, document management, and adherence to all quality and regulatory requirements from an HR standpoint

Optimize HR Processes & Programs: Continuously evaluate HR systems, processes, and programs, recommending improvements that enhance efficiency, employee experience, and data-driven decision-making

Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner closely with Finance, Legal, Operations, Quality, and other functions to ensure alignment, support business decisions, and advance enterprise-wide initiatives

Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned that align with the scope and seniority expected of a Director of Human Resources

Qualification

Human Resources leadershipBenefitsCompensation expertiseEmployee relationsPerformance managementWorkforce planningChange managementOrganizational designCompliance knowledgeProfessionalismInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational abilityAttention to detailFlexibilityConfidentiality

Required

8 – 10 years of Human Resources experience

A minimum of 5 years Human Resources leadership experience with a demonstrated working knowledge in key Human Resources functions including performance management, compensation, recruitment, and employee relations

5 + years of Benefits and Compensation expertise

Knowledge and experience with both Canadian and US employment labor laws

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Proven track record of building strong relationships with senior leaders

Flexibility and initiative required in order to respond effectively to changing priorities and projects

Must have a very good organizational ability and attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to work with professionalism and confidentiality, and is able to effectively multi-task and adapt to change in a very dynamic environment