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Laborie

Director, HR Business Partner

Minnetonka, MN

$190K/yr

Who We're Looking For: We're seeking an a Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to ... Experience in healthcare, life sciences, medical device, or other highly regulated industries ...

Laborie

Director, HR Business Partner

Plymouth, MN · On-site

$190K/yr

Who We're Looking For: We're seeking an a Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to ... Experience in healthcare, life sciences, medical device, or other highly regulated industries ...

Laborie

Director, HR Business Partner

Portsmouth, NH · On-site +1

$196K/yr

Who We're Looking For: We're seeking an a Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to ... Experience in healthcare, life sciences, medical device, or other highly regulated industries ...

Danaher

HR Manager

New Brighton, MN

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences ... This position will have a solid reporting line to the Director, Human Resource - North American ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for director human science in the United States is $116,601.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,500.00 and $136,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Human Science vs Research Scientist?

AspectDirector Human ScienceResearch Scientist
Required CredentialsAdvanced degrees (PhD or equivalent), leadership experienceTypically a PhD in relevant field, specialized research skills
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles in organizations, strategic planningLaboratory or field research settings
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare organizationsAcademic institutions, research labs, industry R&D
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between a Director Human Science and a Research Scientist lies in their roles and responsibilities. Directors focus on leadership, strategic planning, and overseeing projects, often requiring advanced degrees and management experience. Research Scientists primarily conduct experiments and analyze data within research settings. Both roles require strong scientific credentials, but the Director Human Science role emphasizes leadership and organizational oversight within the industry.

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Infographic showing various Director Human Science job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,601 per year, or $56.1 per hour.
Director, HR Business Partner

Director, HR Business Partner

Laborie Medical Technologies Corp

Plymouth, MN

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

 
We believe that great healthcare is an essential safeguard of human dignity. 
At Laborie, we know the work we do matters – it’s what fuels our motivation and contributes to our success. If you’re ready to make a positive impact in the lives of patients across the globe, we’d like to meet you.
We support and empower our employees to grow their careers in an environment that encourages a sense of belonging and a connection to doing good. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves to make our goals a reality and work together to solve for our customers. We reward and recognize our employees based on our values of Aspire to Greatness, Respect All, Own It, Working Together, Persist with Passion.
 
Who We’re Looking For: 
We're seeking an a Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to serve as a trusted strategic advisor to executive leadership, with primary partnership to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). This role will be based on‑site at Laborie’s Plymouth, MN location and will support all Laborie operations across all locations, providing enterprise‑level HR leadership in a complex, global, and highly regulated healthcare environment.
 
The Director HRBP shapes organizational strategy through proactive talent, culture, and workforce initiatives, ensuring HR enables business outcomes across manufacturing, operations, and functional teams. This leader balances long‑term strategic thinking with strong operational execution, thriving in a dynamic, matrixed environment.
 
The role partners closely with executive and functional leaders to translate business priorities into scalable people strategies, influence organizational design, and foster a culture of high performance, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and compliance.
 
About the Role:
  • Executive & Strategic Partnership
    • Serve as the strategic HR partner to the COO and senior operations leaders, aligning talent, workforce, and organizational strategies with enterprise business priorities across all Laborie locations.
    • Influence executive decision‑making through data, insight, and sound judgment in a complex, highly regulated environment.
    Organizational Effectiveness & Talent Strategy
    • Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and succession strategies to ensure the right capabilities, structures, and leadership bench are in place to support current and future operations.
    • Coach senior leaders on leadership effectiveness, performance management, accountability, and change leadership.
    Culture, Engagement & Change Leadership
    • Champion a cohesive, high‑performance culture grounded in inclusion, collaboration, and accountability across a distributed and global workforce.
    • Lead enterprise‑level change initiatives by advising on communication, readiness, leadership alignment, and employee adoption.
    • Leverage engagement and listening data to drive targeted action plans and measurable improvement.
    Employee Relations, Risk & Governance
    • Provide executive‑level guidance on complex employee relations matters, ensuring consistency, fairness, and risk‑mitigated outcomes.
    • Partner with Legal, Compliance, Quality, and EHS to ensure HR practices align with healthcare and medical device regulatory requirements.
    • Influence HR policy governance and enterprise standards to balance compliance with a positive employee experience.
    Enterprise HR Program Execution & Continuous Improvement
    • Partner with Global HR COEs to deploy and operationalize core HR programs (performance management, compensation, leadership development, engagement) across operations.
    • Translate global strategies into practical, manager‑ready execution at the site and enterprise level.
    • Utilize HR analytics and metrics to identify trends, anticipate risks, and drive continuous improvement in talent outcomes and workforce health.
What you Bring:
  • Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred (Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field).
  • 10–15 years of progressive HR experience, with 5+ years supporting executive or senior operational leaders in an HRBP capacity.
  • Demonstrated success influencing at the executive level, including partnership with C‑suite leaders.
  • Experience in healthcare, life sciences, medical device, or other highly regulated industries strongly preferred.
  • Proven expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, leadership development, and complex change initiatives.
  • Strong knowledge of HR fundamentals, employment law, compliance, and risk mitigation in a global environment.
  • Experience operating within matrixed, fast‑paced, and multi‑site organizations.
  • HR certifications (SHRM‑SCP, SPHR) highly beneficial.
 
 
Why Laborie:
Our Mission every day is to operate as a world-class specialist medical company making and advancing technologies that preserve and restore human dignity. We do that today by helping people with pelvic and gastrointestinal conditions live normal lives, and by helping mothers and babies have safe deliveries.
  • Paid time off and paid volunteer time
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Pension Plan
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Services
  • Health and Wellness Programs and Events
 
Laborie provides equal employment opportunities and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Laborie is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our services, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities.

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