Human Resources Business Partner

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world’s most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.

Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we’re working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.

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At Cepheid we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part-time at the Company location identified above and part-time remotely from your home. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cepheid can provide.

**The HRBP UK & Iberia (Spain & Portugal) **provides HR partnership to the country leaders and works closely together with EMEA HRBP’s on HR projects, depending on future allocation of countries there should be flexibility to provide country HRBP support to other countries due to business needs (while UK remaining the core country to support). She/he develops and implements HR initiatives focused on achieving business objectives.

This position is **hands-on and tactical** to provide human resources expertise in the areas of employee relations, change management, performance management, employee retention, coaching/development, conflict management, workforce planning in a context of a multinational diagnostics company.

This position is part of the HR EMEA department and will be **located in UK (High Wycombe Buckinghamshire),** **on an Hybrid mode**_. _At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

**In this role, you will have the opportunity to**:

- Deploys global, EMEA and country Cepheid **HR strategies, policies, and processes**.
- Actively **lead and drive change initiatives** and provide direct **HR support and advice** as required for initiatives such as consolidations, restructuring and acquisitions.
- Compliance with **all local legal requirements** and develop and **maintain good working relationships with **statutory bodies
- ** Anticipate **the need for change and **influence** change proactively. Consciously strive to build networks of support for change goals and objectives.
- Deliver **competitive compensation and benefits plans** to ensure Cepheid can attract and retain people whilst driving high performance
- Supports the **delivery of effective HR services** from HR Operations and HR Centers of Excellence as well as external service providers

**The essential requirements of the job include**
- ** Broad experience in HR**, especially several years of HRBP experience with strong strategic and tactical experience
- ** Regional HR experience**, (UK HRBP experience is required, Spain or other countries is a plus)
- Experience with **supporting/partnering mid-level** managers and above
- Strong knowledge and experience with **managing change and labor relations** (i.e. works council negotiations in France).
- Working in a **US based multinational matrix-organization, fluent in English** (Spanish is a plus)
- Flexibility to **travel up to 15%**

**It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in**:

- Working in a fast-paced commercial environment, outstanding organizational and structured skills, attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks and actions
- Ability to work independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations
- Profound knowledge of MS Office tools and HR ERP systems, e.g. Workday

At Cepheid we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part-time at the Company location identified above and part-time remotely from your home. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cepheid can provide.

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