
Director, HR Business Partner Life Sciences and Medical (LS&M)
Pittsburgh, PAJobSeen 5 days agoMay have closed — not in the employer's listings (checked today)
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Excelitas Technologies is seeking a Director, HR Business Partner for its Life Sciences & Medical division. The role serves as a strategic business partner, change agent, and member of line management, advising on HR matters and aligning HR strategies with business goals. It partners with divisional leaders on talent, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, workforce metrics, and compliance.
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ENABLE your future through light. Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors. ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL. The Opportunity We are currently seeking a Director, HR Business Partner for the Life Sciences & Medical division to serve as a strategic business partner, change agent, and member of the line management staff, providing expert advice and guidance on all HR matters as required. Key Responsibilities 1. Partner with general management and staff to drive our high-performance culture and build the overall competencies and effectiveness of the organization 2. Become a trusted partner with divisional staff to develop the overall organization and drive results 3. Propose HR strategies aligned with business goals 4. Retention and recruitment of talent 5. Identify potential retention risks and develop strategies to mitigate 6. Align pay and benefits with divisional goals and performance 7. Partner with recruiting center of excellence to recruit talent as needed 8. Talent management (organizational development, succession planning and talent development) 9. Perform Talent Assessments and Reviews as a basis for continual organizational improvement and succession planning 10. Identify training needs for teams and individuals to support the succession plan and ensure future leadership continuity 11. Work closely with management and employees to maintain and/or improve work relationships, promote engagement, build morale and increase productivity and retention 12. Resolve complex employee relations issues and address grievances through a systematic approach, ensuring fair and consistent resolutions in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, while adapting to local laws and culture 13. Monitoring and reporting of meaningful workforce metrics 14. Performance ratings, compensation, turnover, years of service, demographics, etc. 15. Governance and compliance 16. Insure adoption of corporate HR policies and programs 17. Partner with legal and compliance to address issues Qualifications & Experience 1. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred 2. At least 10 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in an international strategic HR business partner role 3. Strong desire to partner with the business and drive results collaboratively 4. Strong understanding of HR policies, employment laws, and regulations 5. Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team 6. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels 7. Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze complex business challenges and provide innovative HR solutions 8. Demonstrated ability to navigate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively Please note: 1. This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) 2. Visa sponsorship is not available for any position at Excelitas #LI-AM1 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerMinorities/Females/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team! Visit: https://jobs.excelitas.com/ Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identit /Sexual Orientation
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Set against the 5,294 open Human Resources jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
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- Pennsylvania median$84–120K/yr69 salary ranges
- Pennsylvania median$20–30/hr23 hourly ranges
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- Olive Jobs lists 237 open Human Resources jobs in Pennsylvania and 5,294 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,526 of the 5,294 open Human Resources jobs (29%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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