Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

Bruker is seeking a seasoned Sr. Human Resources Business Partner to co-lead the people strategy and execution across the region, covering the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. The role supports a diverse workforce of more than 1,200 employees and operates within a complex, matrixed global organization, alongside other business group HR professionals.

This is a senior, high-impact role for an HR professional who thrives in complexity, partners closely with business leaders, and brings both strategic perspective and hands-on execution capability. The successful candidate will help shape organizational effectiveness, guide leaders through change, and ensure consistent, compliant HR practices while respecting country-specific needs.

Responsibilities include leading and executing HR strategies and key initiatives across the Americas region, aligned with global priorities and local requirements; aligning workforce capabilities with business strategy to build a future-ready organization; providing insights and recommendations on organizational design, talent management, retention, and leadership development; using regional and country insight to influence enterprise-level people strategies and drive meaningful change; collaborating across HR functions to ensure seamless delivery of HR solutions;

supporting managers in implementing performance management processes, including goal setting, evaluations, and development plans.

The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders on talent, organization design, workforce planning, M&A integration, and transformation initiatives; provide leadership and guidance on succession planning, leadership development, employee relations, and change management; lead and support organizational change initiatives to adapt to evolving business environments; foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by promoting agile HR practices;

use regional and country insight to influence enterprise-level people strategies and drive meaningful change; identify, implement, and share HR best practices, particularly in locations with limited local HR presence; ensure compliance with global HR policies and local labor legislation; support additional strategic initiatives as business needs evolve; act as a role model within the HRBP community within the region, and globally;

collaborate across regions and functions to ensure global alignment of HR practices and policies; contribute to building a strong, integrated HRBP network that delivers strategic value to the business.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field required. Master's degree and/or HR certification (e.g., SHRM, HRCI, Worldat Work) preferred; 8-10 years of progressive HR experience, including regional responsibility; experience within a highly matrixed, global, publicly traded organization; life sciences, healthcare, medical devices, or advanced manufacturing strongly preferred; strong business acumen, grasping the key drivers, processes, and financial aspects of the business and external industry landscape, to align HR initiatives with business objectives;

successful in planning, implementing, and evaluating change initiatives to ensure smooth transitions and minimize resistance and disruption; knowledge of local labor law within the region; strong leadership presence with exceptional communication and influencing skills; advanced business acumen, including strategic thinking, organizational transformation, financial literacy, and analytical problem-solving; comfortable leading through ambiguity, change, and organizational complexity; continuous improvement mindset with a strong bias toward execution and results;

fluency in English required;
German and/or Spanish is preferred; valid passport and flexibility for occasional domestic and international travel; may be required to pass a security clearance investigation.