Director, Global Human Resources - Operations

Terumo BCT, Inc. • Denver, CO

1d • $188,500 - $235,700 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 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.
• 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 across geographies.
• Strategic Mindset and Drive for Results - Ability to think strategically and conceptually with attention-to-detail to effectively implement plans. Ability to drive change and manage multiple projects and programs.
• Collaboration and Influence - Builds strong relationships across functions, regions, and levels.
• Influencing Others - strong cross-functional collaboration, influencing and communication skills.
• Culture Fit – Thrives in a VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) environment; flexible to travel and work across time zones.
• Potential – has the learning agility and leadership potential to grow into other HR leadership roles in the long-term future (i.e., outside of global/region/business).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, HR Management, or related field preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the HRBP for Global Supply Chain, Engineering, and Strategy leaders, shaping organizational priorities and enabling business performance through people strategies.
• Participates as a member of the Global Operations HR leadership team, ensuring alignment between enterprise HR priorities and operational needs across all manufacturing sites.
• Maintains a visible, hands‑on presence in manufacturing environments to understand operational realities and support leaders and associates effectively.
• Leads, coaches, and develops HRBPs, ensuring strong capability, consistent delivery, and a high‑performance team culture.
• 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.
• Leads annual and cyclical talent processes, ensuring consistent application of frameworks and high‑quality outcomes across regions.
• Oversees talent development planning and ensures HRBPs are equipped to drive talent outcomes with their client groups.
• Partners with Talent Acquisition to ensure strong pipelines for critical roles across manufacturing and technical functions.
• Strengthens the employer value proposition for operations‑related talent segments, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with market expectations.
• Partners with the Total Rewards COE to implement compensation and benefits programs that support attraction, retention, and internal equity across all operational sites.
• Advises leaders on compensation decisions, job architecture, and market competitiveness.
• Coaches leaders and develops HRBPs to elevate leadership capability, organizational health, and team effectiveness.
• Partners with COEs and cross‑functional teams (Legal, Finance, Communications) to support organizational design, change management, and performance management processes.
• Ensures alignment and delivery of general learning programs across operational sites.
• Partners with functional experts to support technical and functional learning needs.
• Oversees HR service delivery across global and factory operations, ensuring consistent processes, efficient operations, and high‑quality associate support.
• Ensures payroll and core HR processes are executed accurately and in compliance with local requirements.
• Partners with the global response team to support associate safety, productivity, and well‑being across all factory operations.
• Drives site‑level wellness and safety initiatives through local HR teams.
• Partners with HR and business leaders to embed DE&I principles into talent processes, hiring practices, and leadership behaviors across operational teams.
• Ensures adherence to global, regional, and local HR policies and employment laws.
• Must be fully knowledgeable in U.S. and Colorado‑specific employment laws and regulations, applying them consistently across Lakewood and Littleton.
• Maintains awareness of domestic and international HR requirements and ensures consistent application across sites.
• 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.

Benefits

• competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs
• multiple group medical, dental and vision plans
• a robust wellness program
• life insurance and disability coverages
• a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more
• 401(k) plan with a matching contribution
• vacation and sick time programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director