Human Resources Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Carlsbad, CA

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

How Will You Make an Impact

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Location : On-site in Carlsbad, CA. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  • Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Discover Impactful Work

This is an impactful role for the organization requiring the ability to truly partner with business leaders supporting/driving tactical and critical initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated self-starter who has strong and well-rounded HR background to progress their career as an HR Manager. As a trusted advisor to the site, business and functional leaders, this role will guide and take action in all aspects of HR including: Performance Management, Employee Relations, Compensation, Engagement and Retention.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides high level HR expertise, support and coaching to managers on HR policies and processes, people management, and career development
  • Builds credibility and develops trusted relationships
  • Coaches managers on issues including application of HR policies and processes, restructuring, investigations, and other employee issues.
  • Works with the talent acquisition team to drive recruitment efforts
  • Conduct compensation analysis in partnership with subject matter authorities to resolve local compensation needs and actions.
  • Support the HR platforms (i.e. talent acquisition, compensation, etc.) with large scale initiatives and annual processes and partnering with appropriate HRBPs
  • Participate in the broader regional HR team to drive HR projects and initiatives.
  • Drive manager and employee Self-Service adoption on HR processes and highly repeatable functional tasks
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
  • Master’s degree preferred

Experience

  • Generally, at least 5 years of HR work experience or equivalent work experience required
  • Knowledge and Complexity of Role
  • Comfortable working with ambiguity
  • Ability to collaborate and leverage network
  • Looks at problems with a long-term strategic view but is able to translate that into short- and long-term goals.
  • High degree of autonomy and strong decision-making skills.
  • Must possess the presentation skills and professionalism to project a professional image, both internally and externally.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with all levels of the organization including employee relations, mentorship, and communications
  • Demonstrates personal awareness and desire for continual learning, personal development, as well as being structured, determined, and with a positive ‘can-do’ demeanor
  • Honors commitments at all times by exhibiting candor and courage, not being afraid to establish visible presence and point of view, engaging in constructive dialogue, and holding others accountable
  • Proven project and time management skills with ability to thrive in a fast-paced matrix environment and balance multiple tasks simultaneously

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company 401k, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $105,000.00–$140,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

  • Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit:

Posted 2026-02-04

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