As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

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Job Description

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters.    

Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide. 

The Sr HR Specialist supports the people and HR execution of large scale organizational transformation initiatives and regular HR Programs within Waters. This role partners closely with HR Business Partners and business leaders to deliver complex change across a global operations footprint.  

Based in Milpitas, CA this role requires a strong program leader who can independently drive timelines, influence senior stakeholders, and ensure accountability across multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of complex HR programs supporting enterprise initiatives. Own program governance, including project plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and execution cadence.

• Partner closely with HR Business Partners, HR Centers of Excellence, and business leaders to manage people impacts and execution risks.

• Interface regularly with business leaders to provide updates, drive alignment, and resolve issues.

• Proactively hold stakeholders accountable to agreed-upon commitments and deadlines through confident, assertive leadership.

• Prepare executive‑ready materials and presentations communicating progress, risks, and key decisions.

• Analyze workforce and program data to support informed decision‑making and timely course correction.

• Tracks, analyzes, and reports HR metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess program effectiveness and inform data‑driven decisions.

• Applies and continuously improves HR transformation and change‑management practices within a highly regulated, operations‑driven environment.

• Leads end‑to‑end new‑hire onboarding for the Biosciences and Advanced Diagnostics divisions, ensuring a seamless and compliant employee experience.

• Manages time‑keeping processes, partnering closely with business leaders and