Job Description Summary

The Associate Director, Human Resources is responsible to provide HR leadership and support to two different BD Worldwide Business Units in Nebraska across three different sites (Columbus – West, Columbus – East and Holdrege). Reporting to the MDS ISC HR leader, the position will reside at Columbus – West and will be the HR Partner to the Plant Manager and will also act as the operational HR Site Leader for approximately 1200 associates.

In addition, the position will provide HR leadership across 2 additional Medical Segment sites in Nebraska. This position has key input on the design, development, introduction and/or integration of HR processes, practices, programs and initiatives that contribute to organizational success. Ensures compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures and best practices, and all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies and procedures.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• People Leadership: Lead a team of HR professionals accountable for providing HR service delivery to ensure consistent, effective, and impactful implementation of human resources practices, processes and programs that support organizational effectiveness and associate development throughout the four different locations.

• Organizational Effectiveness & Development: Works with client leaders to efficiently and effectively execute all annual BD Human Resources processes for client organizations including HR Planning (Succession Planning), Performance Development & Management and Compensation.

• Talent Acquisition: In partnership with the RPO, oversees talent acquisition strategy and implementation (leveraging new practices and innovative ideas to attract talent); including ensuring staffing requirements are met to meet production requirements, hiring qualified candidates, and building talent pipelines.

• Compensation: Consults with managers and partners with Total Rewards where appropriate on all pay-related decisions including new hire offers, merit increases, market pricing data, career-related and other such adjustments. Partner with leadership team members during annual Compensation Planning time to ensure alignment of rewards (PIP and LTI) to performance and potential, and that rewards are used as organizational levers.

• Performance Management: Drives and facilitates all aspects of the annual performance management and development process including coaching leaders on effective documentation practices for good and poor performance. Ensures legal compliance and provide constructive feedback to evaluators to improve quality of evaluation where necessary

• May serve as Process Champion for one or more HR processes (i.e., HR Planning, Performance Management Process, Compensation Planning, Learning and Development, etc.), leading or participating on special projects for, or leading implementation of one or more HR processes.

• Leads special site-wide projects that arise. Understand the goal, develop and implement project process and develop and present sound proposals. May also implement selected solution. Participates and leads CI activities.

• Other duties as required to support the needs of the business

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required, HR management or relevant field preferred.

• Master’s degree preferred, HR management or relevant field preferred.

Experience:

• Ten years’ progressive experience in HR, with at least 5 years in a generalist role covering the following areas: change management, organizational effectiveness/development, policy development and administration, recruitment/selection, compensation, employment law, positive employee relations, performance management, HRIS and/or employee and management training/development required.

• Four years’ management of HR Professionals, required.

• Previous experience supporting a diverse client group including manufacturing and non-manufacturing clients ranging from hourly operating associates to professional business functions to PhD technical associates preferred.

• SPHR or PHR certification preferred.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

BD is committed to providing a robust set of value-based programs and resources that are best-in-class, market-competitive and affordable for all associates and their families.

• Competitive pay

  • Access a portion of your pay before pay day with DailyPay

• Healthcare coverage: No paycheck contributions for eligible associates under a certain salary threshold enrolled in the HSA Basic Medical Plan option, no matter how many dependents you cover.

  • Preventive care covered at 100%.

  • Dental and vision insurance at group rates.

• Paid parental leave up to 6 weeks

• Adoption assistance plan

• 401(k) plan with 75 cents on the dollar matched by BD up to 6% of compensation

• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance

• Tuition reimbursement

• Discounted home, auto and pet insurance

• Paid holidays and vacation (pro-rated the first year based on actual start date)

All benefits and policies are subject to eligibility and enrollment requirements. Most coverage begins on your first day or the date you become eligible for benefits.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

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Primary Work Location

USA NE - Columbus (West)

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