Sr HR Business Partner

Job Description

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The Role

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner will develop coordinated talent and workforce plans for our global supply chain and sustainability organizations of approximately 600 employees across logistics, planning, and ESG. As a trusted advisor to primarily VP leaders, this individual will apply deep HR, business, and organizational expertise to address complex cross-functional challenges, strengthen workforce capability, and translate enterprise strategy into action. The role will also coach and support HRBPs across countries or regions and direct resources for major talent and organizational initiatives, regardless of formal reporting lines.

Key responsibilities

• Translate enterprise, business group, and functional priorities into coordinated talent and workforce plans that advance both near- and long-term objectives across an assigned portfolio.
• Strengthen organizational and leadership capability by advising VP/AVP leaders on organization design, succession, M&A, workforce planning, and leadership development.
• Improve the quality of enterprise talent decisions by calibrating succession and talent trade-offs across businesses and leading the people and capability review cycle for C-suite direct reports.
• Resolve complex, cross-functional workforce challenges by combining data, external perspective, and deep expertise into clear recommendations for senior and executive leaders.
• Increase the consistency and impact of HR partnership by coaching HRBPs across countries and regions and directing project or program resources toward shared outcomes.

Lead a team of HRBPs and consultants in the region. Enable seamless HR delivery by acting as one team across business leaders, HRBPs, Centers of Excellence, and Shared Services, while seeking better solutions that reduce complexity and create value.

Location and Travel

Hybrid role based in Wilmington, Delaware, onsite approximately 60%.

15-25% domestic and international travel required.

Qualifications

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Advanced degree and relevant certifications a plus.
• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, with a record of operating as a senior advisor in complex, global organizations. 
• 5+ years of people leadership experience while partnering with leaders in global logistics, supply planning, manufacturing and/or related functions.
• Recognized expertise in strategic talent, organizational development, workforce planning, and organizational consulting.
• Experience partnering as a trusted advisor to VP+ and executive leaders on complex, high-impact organizational and talent matters.
• Demonstrated ability to influence strategic and tactical plans and lead multidisciplinary initiatives with broad, lasting organizational impact.
• Strong business, financial, and HR acumen, with executive presence and sophisticated consulting and coaching capabilities.
• Ability to translate workforce data and external trends into compelling insights and actionable recommendations.
• Ability to direct work through influence, coach other HR professionals, and deliver across multiple priorities, geographies, and reporting relationships.
• Fluency with AI-enabled HR capabilities and their implications for work, skills, and workforce strategy.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least October 2, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $181,200.00 - $283,125.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email job_posting@agilent.com or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.

Travel Required:

25% of the Time

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

HR