Director, Global Human Resources - Operations

Director, Global Human Resources
- Operations

The Director, Human Resources – Global Operations is the strategic HR leader supporting Global Supply Chain, Engineering, and Strategy teams, as well as providing direct HR leadership for the Lakewood and Littleton manufacturing sites. This role also oversees HR talent supporting factory operations in Costa Rica and Larne, ensuring globally aligned, locally relevant HR partnership across all operational locations. This is an onsite role based in Lakewood, Colorado, requiring regular presence in the Littleton facility and close engagement with manufacturing teams on the floor.

The Director leads a distributed team of HRBPs and must bring a proven track record of managing, developing, and elevating HR talent in complex, fast‑paced operational environments. Reporting to the VP, Global HR Business Partners, this role is accountable for designing, aligning, and executing the People Strategy that enables associate engagement, organizational effectiveness, and talent outcomes that advance Terumo BCT's operational and enterprise objectives.

Essential Duties:

• Strategic Business Partnering:
  Serves as the HRBP for Global Supply Chain, Engineering, and Strategy leaders, shaping organizational priorities and enabling business performance through people strategies.
• Talent Management:
  Designs and drives a global talent strategy aligned to the People Strategy, ensuring robust succession pipelines, capability development, and talent mobility across all factory operations.
• Total Rewards:
  Partners with the Total Rewards COE to implement compensation and benefits programs that support attraction, retention, and internal equity across all operational sites.
• Talent Development & Organizational Effectiveness:
  Coaches leaders and develops HRBPs to elevate leadership capability, organizational health, and team effectiveness.
• Learning:
  Ensures alignment and delivery of general learning programs across operational sites.
• HR Operations:
  Oversees HR service delivery across global and factory operations, ensuring consistent processes, efficient operations, and high‑quality associate support.
• Safety, Health, and Wellness:
  Partners with the global response team to support associate safety, productivity, and well‑being across all factory operations.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
  Partners with HR and business leaders to embed DE&I principles into talent processes, hiring practices, and leadership behaviors across operational teams.
• HR Compliance & Employee Relations:
  Ensures adherence to global, regional, and local HR policies and employment laws.

Other

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reports to the VP, Global HRBPs and is a member of the Global HRBP leadership team. Collaborates closely with HR COEs and regional HR teams to ensure globally aligned, locally relevant HR solutions. Represents Terumo BCT within the broader Terumo global HR community.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, HR Management, or related field preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 12–15 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3–5 years in a leadership role. Direct experience working in or supporting manufacturing environments—must demonstrate a hands‑on, floor‑engaged approach. Prior experience managing and developing HRBPs or HR teams, with demonstrated success building capability, elevating performance, and shaping team culture. Strong working knowledge of U.S. and Colorado employment laws and regulations required.
  
  International HR experience or exposure to multiple markets preferred. Depth in at least two areas: HRBP leadership, Organizational Development/Change Management, Total Rewards, Talent Management/Acquisition, or HR Operations.
• Competencies and
  
  Skills:
  
  Instills Trust
  - Demonstrates integrity and models Terumo Values. Business Acumen – Understands operational drivers, financial levers, and global business dynamics. Organizational Acumen – Navigates complex, matrixed environments with cultural awareness. Leading and Developing Others
  - Builds high‑performing teams and develops HR talent…