Director, Human Resources

The Director, Human Resources serves as a strategic advisor to senior leaders within Operations and Quality organizations, shaping and enabling business strategy through forward-looking people solutions. This role partners closely with executive and functional leaders to anticipate workforce needs, manage organizational risk, and design scalable HR strategies that support performance, compliance, and long-term growth in highly regulated environments.

With a strong enterprise mindset, this leader translates business and quality priorities into integrated HR initiatives across organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, culture, and employee experience. The Director balances strategic influence with selective execution, ensuring HR programs are thoughtfully designed, aligned to global priorities, and adapted to the unique needs of Operations and Quality teams.

What will I do?

Strategic HR Consulting & Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders in Operations and Quality, providing strategic counsel on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, and capability building
• Assess current and future business needs to identify people-related risks and opportunities, particularly within regulated and compliance-driven environments
• Use data, trends, and analytics to inform HR strategies that support operational excellence, quality outcomes, and business continuity
• Influence leadership thinking by offering alternative perspectives, insights, and scenario-based recommendations
• Partner with leaders to shape learning and development strategies that strengthen technical, leadership, and quality capabilities
• Identify opportunities to enhance organizational effectiveness through coaching, facilitation, and targeted interventions

Employee Relations & Risk Management

• Anticipate and proactively address employee relations and organizational risks associated with operational change, quality events, and workforce transformation
• Act as a strategic resource to leaders on complex employee matters, ensuring alignment with policy, regulatory, and cultural standards
• Oversee investigations and resolution strategies, ensuring appropriate escalation and consistent, well-documented decision-making
• Guide leaders on performance management strategies that reinforce accountability, compliance, and development

Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning

• Partner with Talent Acquisition to shape and support global recruitment strategies for Operations and Quality roles
• Advise leaders on building sustainable talent pipelines for critical operational, technical, and quality positions
• Support succession planning and leadership readiness for key roles that are critical to business continuity and regulatory compliance

Culture and Engagement

• Champion initiatives that reinforce a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement
• Leverage engagement and pulse survey insights to advise leaders on organizational health, risk areas, and targeted action plans
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen employment branding and cultural storytelling within Operations and Quality

Talent Management

• Own and influence performance management and talent review processes for Operations and Quality client groups
• Partner with leaders to identify high-potential and diverse talent and develop thoughtful succession and development strategies
• Advise on inclusive recruiting, development, and retention practices that strengthen representation across technical and leadership roles
• Align HR strategies to Global HR priorities while ensuring applicability within regulated operational environments

How will I get there?

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree (MS or MBA) preferred
• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior HR Business Partner or equivalent strategic roles
• Demonstrated experience supporting Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and/or Quality organizations in medical device, pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated industries
• Proven ability to translate business and quality strategies into integrated, enterprise-level HR initiatives
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders in compliance-driven environments
• Highly analytical and data-driven, with the ability to assess trends, risks, and organizational impact
• Deep knowledge of U.S. and California employment laws and employee relations frameworks
• Exceptional judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive matters
• Flexibility to support global Operations and Quality organizations; occasional travel may be required

Preferred: SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification