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.

Reports to:

Corporate Vice President – Human Resources; based outside Boston, MA, USA

Other key relationships:
Regional Country and Global Business Management teams, Global and Corporate HR teams

• Lead and execute HR strategies and key initiatives across the Americas region, aligned with global priorities and local requirements
• Align workforce capabilities with business strategy to build a future-ready organization
• Provide insights and recommendations on organizational design, talent management, retention, and leadership development
• Use regional and country insight to influence enterprise-level people strategies and drive meaningful change
• Collaborate across HR functions (HRBPs, HR Service Delivery, Total Rewards, HRIT, Talent Acquisition, Talent and Organizational Development) to ensure seamless delivery of HR solutions
• Support managers in implementing performance management processes, including goal setting, evaluations, and development plans.
• 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
• Proactively consult the business using data-driven insights on HR trends, challenges, and opportunities
• 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

Ideal

Experience:

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

10+ years of progressive HR experience, including regional responsibility

Experience with in a highly matrixed, global, publicly traded organization;
Life Sciences, Healthcare, Medical Devices, or advanced manufacturing strongly preferred. Collaboration with leaders and teams on a global basis, especially in the EMEA region, is highly preferred.

Able to collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources, to provide insights and recommendations

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…