Senior HR Business Partner (People & Culture)

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most - home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

As we continue to grow as QuidelOrtho, we are seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to partner with employees across North America and our Commercial Leaders to create a culture of autonomy, responsibility, and accountability. Alongside robust functional expertise, this position leverages outstanding interpersonal skills, relationship-building abilities, and coaching acumen to foster employee satisfaction, enhance leadership capabilities, and drive organizational change. This role requires strong client focus, collaboration and data driven decision-making skills with an above average business acumen and the ability to operate as an employee advocate and business partner simultaneously.

This position will be remote in New Jersey (with ability to attend meetings in Raritan, New Jersey office as needed), with occasional travel for regional and functional meetings.

• Provide thought partnership, coaching and HR leadership, clear direction, counsel, and expertise to enable North America Commercial, Sales, Marketing and Service leaders to inspire teams, drive growth and high performance, lead with courage and change and execution of business strategies.

• Partner with leaders to understand key objectives and organizational challenges to create high-impact solutions. Align and develop short- and long-term HR strategies for business units that influence and drive outcomes in collaboration leaders.

• Design and support organizational structures that are clear and focused on the implementation of business strategies.

• Champion our culture by promoting The QuidelOrtho Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and Core Behaviors toguide decision-making and drive thoughtful change management in a fast-pacedenvironment.

• Promote an inclusive and engaged work environment that embraces diversity, allows team members to bring their authentic selves to work and thrive.

• Identify the talent needs of supported teams and build plans to recruit, develop and retain key talent - partnering with recruitment and talent management teammates.

• Review and analyze business data to identify trends and recommend solutions to improve employee engagement, performance, retention, and overall experience.

• Experience in multiple P&C disciplines (Talent Management, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Compensation, etc.) leveraging best practices and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Ensure compliance with pertinent P&C related local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.

• Ability to collaborate with Centers of Excellence peer groups and implement global programs.

• Be responsible for the execution of cyclical HR processes (employee relations, performance reviews, compensation reviews, talent reviews) and provide appropriate consultation to leaders.

• Own and execute enterprise-level projects when assigned.

• Guide and coach senior leaders and people managers on how to appropriately manage and resolve complex people matters (e.g., performance management and total rewards).

• Participates in and manages HR/People & Culture projects as needed.

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree

• Experience: 6+ years of HR experience, as an HR Business Partner and/or Generalist, preferably supporting field-based employees, that are customer-facing, primarily sales focused.

• Experience and/or demonstrated ability to coach both entry-level talent and senior leaders.

• Experience working independently, in high volume global enterprise, and in a strategic HRBP capacity on site with additional support.

• A proven eye for business and broad HR experience as a partner and influencer.

• Must be a thoughtful, proactive decision-maker and able to lead with curiosity, candor, and care.

• Demonstrable track record of consulting with senior leadership within an organization to build long-range HR strategies.

• Must be proficient in local, state, and federal employment laws.

• Excellent cross-group collaboration, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Proven cultural change agent, with ability to challenge the status quo and develop creative solutions to global business challenges.

• Track record of high integrity and credibility.

• Broad knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, HRIS and Workday, and other HR software systems in order to teach and achieve results through others.

• Travel: Up to 25% travel required to nation-wide sales meetings and our other offices (Rochester, NY and San Diego, CA).

• This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship.

Preferred:

• Strong Generalist having worked with Commercial Sales and Field-Based employees.

• Expertise in Talent Management and Development across the entire employee lifecycle, partnering with employees at all levels, including senior leadership. Advanced Project Management skills with advanced Excel - data analysis

• Prior work on realignments and reorganizations

• Ability to manage and navigate in an everchanging, fast paced work environment

• Experience with Workday

Internal Partners:

• Working with all levels of employees, Centers of Excellence in HR, Multi Functions, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Legal

External Partners:

• Vendors and suppliers

No strenuous physical activity, though occasional light lifting of files and related materials is required. 30% of time in meetings, working with team, or talking on the phone, 70% of the time at the desk on computer, doing analytical work. Up to 25% travel required. Travel includes airplane, automobile travel and overnight hotel.

The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range for this position is $108,000 to $130,000 and is bonus eligible. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time), and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual, and QuidelOrtho may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided, as it deems appropriate.

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform the duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@quidelortho.com.

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