Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
Bruker
People & HR, Sales & Business Development
Billerica, MA, USA
USD 97,200-173k / year + Equity
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
- ID
- 2026-19449
- Job Function
- Human Resources
About Bruker
Overview
Today, worldwide, more than 11,000 employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations on all continents. Bruker continues to build upon its extensive range of products and solutions, its broad base of installed systems, and a strong reputation among its customers. Being one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker is strongly committed to fully meeting its customers’ needs as well as continuing to develop state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions for today's analytical questions.
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
Key Relationships:
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
Major Responsibilities:
· 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.
Trusted Advisor and Leadership Coaching
· 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
Change Management and Innovation
· 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
· Use regional and country insight to influence enterprise-level people strategies and drive meaningful change
Local Country Regional Support
· 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
Global Collaboration
· 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
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, WorldatWork) preferred
· 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. 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 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
At Bruker, the base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $97,200.00 and $173,000.00 and provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on several job-related factors, including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge, and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits, including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.
Bruker is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.
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