Senior HR Business Partner

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

The Role

At QuidelOrtho, we’re advancing the power of diagnostics for a healthier future for all. Join our mission as our next Senior HR Business Partner to partner with employees across Manufacturing Operations Leaders to create a culture of autonomy, responsibility, and accountability. Alongside robust functional expertise, this position leverages outstanding strategic business partnership, consulting agility, data fluency and coaching acumen to foster a high performing organization, strong employee experience, enhance leadership capabilities, and drive organizational change. This role requires strong client focus, collaboration and data driven decision-making skills with strong business acumen and the ability to operate as an employee advocate and business partner simultaneously.

This position will be onsite (hybrid) in San Diego, CA, with weekly travel to our other San Diego, CA locations (Carlsbad and Sorrento Valley).

The Responsibilities

• Provide thought partnership, coaching and HR leadership, clear direction, counsel, and expertise to enable Manufacturing Operations leaders to inspire teams, drive growth and high performance, lead with courage and change and execution of business strategies.
• Partner with leaders to understand key objectives and organizational challenges to create high-impact solutions. Align and develop short- and long-term HR strategies for Manufacturing that influence and drive outcomes in collaboration leaders.
• Design and support organizational structures that are clear and focused on the implementation of business strategies.
• Champion our culture by promoting The QuidelOrtho Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and Core Behaviors to guide decision-making and drive thoughtful change management in a fast-paced environment.
• Promote an inclusive and engaged work environment that embraces diversity, allows team members to bring their authentic selves to work and thrive.
• Identify the talent needs of supported teams and build plans to recruit, develop and retain key talent – partnering with recruitment and talent management teammates.
• Utilize structured problem solving approaches, review and analyze business data to identify trends and recommend solutions to improve employee engagement, performance, retention, and overall experience.
• Experience in multiple HR disciplines (Talent Management, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Total Rewards, etc.) leveraging best practices and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with pertinent HR-related local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Ability to collaborate with Centers of Excellence peer groups and implement local programs.
• Be responsible for the execution of cyclical HR processes (employee relations, performance reviews, compensation reviews, talent reviews) and provide appropriate consultation to leaders.
• Own and execute enterprise-level projects when assigned.
• Guide and coach senior leaders and people managers on how to appropriately manage and resolve complex people matters (e.g., performance management and total rewards).
• Participates in and manages HR/People & Culture projects as needed.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

The Individual

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree, with 10 years as an HR Business Partner/HR Generalist. Preferably supporting front-line manufacturing, maintenance and warehouse employees and teams.
• Experience and/or demonstrated ability to coach both entry-level talent, front-line supervisors, functional managers and site leaders.
• Experience working independently, in high volume manufacturing and in a strategic HRBP capacity on site with additional support.
• A proven eye for business and broad HR experience as a partner and influencer.
• Must be a thoughtful, proactive decision-maker and able to lead with curiosity, candor, and care.
• Demonstrable track record of consulting with site leadership within an organization to build long-range HR strategies.
• Must be proficient in local, state, and federal employment laws.
• Excellent cross-group collaboration, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven cultural change agent, with ability to challenge the status quo and develop creative solutions to business challenges.
• Track record of high integrity and credibility.
• Broad knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, HRIS and Workday, and other HR software systems in order to teach and achieve results through others.
• Ability to travel between Carlsbad and Sorrento Valley.
• This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship. 

Preferred:

• Strong Generalist having worked with Manufacturing employees.
• Talent Management and Development know-how, working through the end-to-end employee life cycle.
• Advanced Project Management skills with advanced Excel – data analysis.
• Prior work on realignments and reorganizations.
• Ability to manage and navigate in an everchanging, fast paced work environment.
• Experience with Workday.

The Key Working Relationships

Internal Partners:

• All levels of the employees

External Partners:

• Vendors and suppliers

The Work Environment

No strenuous physical activity, though occasional light lifting of files and related materials is required. 30% of time in meetings, working with team, or talking on the phone, 70% of the time at the desk on computer, doing analytical work. Minimal travel required. Travel includes airplane, automobile travel and overnight hotel.

Salary Transparency

The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000 and is bonus eligible. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time), and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual, and QuidelOrtho may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided, as it deems appropriate.

Equal Opportunity

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform the duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].