Job Description Summary

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Associate Director, Human Resources (HR) to serve as a key business partner to the Vice President of Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) and the Vice President of Quality for the Specimen Management (SM) business unit. This role is based in Franklin Lakes, NJ and reports directly to the Senior Director, Human Resources Operational Performance (OP).

About Integrated Supply Chain at BD:

ISC at BD encompasses end-to-end global operations including manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, logistics, and operational excellence. It plays a critical role in delivering high-quality products to customers efficiently and sustainably.

Role Overview:

As a member of the SM Operations and Quality Leadership teams, the Associate Director, HR will provide strategic HR leadership and consultation to drive organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, and cultural transformation to the SM Global operations and quality organizations. This role will influence and support business outcomes by aligning HR strategies with business goals across multiple global sites including Sumter, SC; Broken Bow, NE; Plymouth, Great Britain; Juncos, Puerto Rico.

As a member of the SM Operations, Human Resources, and Quality Leadership teams, you will provide coaching and strategic guidance in Talent Management and Succession Planning, Organizational Design and Development, Competency Analyses, Training and Development, Team Development, HR services delivery. You will partner closely with appropriate Center of Excellence (CoE) leads, to collaborate with managers on key topics including but not limited to organizational design structure, roles & responsibilities, staffing levels, compensation structure. Providing coaching to operations and quality leaders and supervisors at all levels, providing timely and constructive feedback to help them improve their leadership effectiveness.

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the Associate Director, HR in this position and are not all-inclusive:

• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the VP ISC and VP Quality, contributing to the development and execution of business strategies.

• Development and implementation of short- and long-term Human Resources strategies aligned with the plant/strategic objectives and HR global strategy

• Lead organizational design and change management initiatives to support business transformation and growth.

• Uses business case methodology to capitalize on opportunities to lead change.

• Provides consultative guidance for compensation and facilitates appropriate compensation reviews in partnership with Total Rewards.

• Actively uses data and metrics to drive client engagement and drive accountability for outcomes both with client and the HR organization.

• Champion a high-performance culture by advising leaders on performance management, employee engagement, and leadership effectiveness.

• Drive talent management strategies, including succession planning, leadership development, and workforce planning to build a strong leadership pipeline.

• Provide strategic insights on organizational health, culture, and associate experience to inform business decisions.

• Partner with global HR and business leaders to ensure alignment and consistency in HR practices across regions

• Drives and supports the SM BD Excellence strategic plan along with ISC VP SM leader

• Proactively leads and drives Associate Engagement and promotes Safety initiatives

• Leads manufacturing/quality organizational planning and employee development activities. Acts as the talent adviser, facilitator and champion to ensure strong succession pipelines for critical roles

• Other functions and special assignments as assigned

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