Senior Director Human Resources

Fortis Life Sciences•Montgomery, Texas, Montgomery, TX, US, TX

9d•$175,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Fortis Life Sciences is seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Director Human Resources to lead enterprise HR across a growing multi-site organization while also serving as the primary HR Business Partner for the Antibody Business Unit based in Montgomery, Texas. This leader will play a critical role in shaping culture, building trust across the organization, and helping Fortis scale while maintaining a people-first mindset. The ideal candidate is a strong relationship builder who leads with humility, accountability, sound judgment, and authenticity. They must be equally comfortable partnering with executives on strategic initiatives and engaging directly with employees and managers across the business. This role will oversee enterprise HR programs, infrastructure, and talent strategy while leading an HR team supporting multiple U.S. and Canada locations. The ideal candidate brings executive presence, operational excellence, and a genuine passion for developing people and organizations in a fast-paced growth environment. This position is hybrid, with an expectation of at least three days per week in the Montgomery, Texas office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
Minimum of 15 years of progressive human resources experience, including 5–7 years in HR leadership roles.
Demonstrated experience supporting multi-site organizations and distributed teams.
Proven success in developing and implementing scalable HR programs and organizational initiatives.
Experience leading employee engagement, talent management, and organizational development efforts.
Strong business acumen with a consultative and solutions-oriented approach.
Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices.
Exceptional leadership, collaboration, influencing, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively engage employees at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated ability to anticipate, assess, and respond effectively to complex organizational challenges.
Strong analytical and project management capabilities with experience managing complex processes and initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the life sciences industry preferred.
Budget management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic HR partner to executive leadership and Antibody Business Unit leaders.
Lead enterprise-wide HR functions including talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, organizational development, compensation and benefits, HR operations, and compliance.
Manage, mentor, and develop a distributed HR team supporting multiple business units and locations.
Drive workforce planning, succession planning, leadership development, and organizational readiness initiatives.
Partner with leaders to build high-performing teams and foster a strong, values-driven culture grounded in accountability, respect, and collaboration.
Lead employee relations, coaching, and performance management efforts with consistency, empathy, discretion, and sound judgment.
Collaborate with HR colleagues and site leadership to establish scalable best practices while maintaining flexibility for local operational needs.
Oversee HR systems, policies, reporting, and processes that support continued organizational growth and operational excellence.
Lead internal communication and employee engagement initiatives that strengthen organizational alignment, transparency, and trust.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, inclusion, and open communication.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices.