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Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Human Resources Generalist

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Stafford Springs, Connecticut, United States

Full-timeOn site5-10 yrs$83k–$125kListed as no visa sponsorship
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In short

Provide comprehensive HR support across employee relations, talent management, and organizational development in a matrix environment. Partner with managers and leaders to implement HR initiatives that improve performance, engagement, and retention while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Employee RelationsTalent ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentEmployment Law CompliancePerformance ManagementWorkplace InvestigationsCoachingChange Management

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Requires an advanced degree and at least 3 years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of HR generalist experience in a matrix organization. Candidates should bring strong employment-law knowledge, employee relations and investigation experience, HR systems proficiency, communication and analytical skills, and the ability to manage change and multiple priorities; professional HR certification is highly desired.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Questions about this role

Is this Thermo Fisher Scientific role remote?
Tagged on site.
What does it pay?
The posting lists $83,300–$125,000 a year.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 5-10 years.

The posting, in full

Standard (Mon-Fri) Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION

As an HR Generalist III at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll be a key partner helping advance our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. In this role, you'll provide comprehensive HR support across employee relations, talent management, and organizational development in a matrix environment. You'll collaborate with managers and leaders to implement HR initiatives that enhance performance, engagement and retention while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. This position offers the opportunity to make meaningful contributions through coaching, problem-solving, and implementing positive change in support of business objectives.

REQUIREMENTS

Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of HR Generalist experience in a matrix organization

Preferred Fields of Study: Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related field

  • Professional HR certification (SHRM, CIPD, or equivalent) highly desired
  • Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations and HR best practices
  • Demonstrated experience in employee relations, performance management, and investigations
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships at all levels
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with data-driven decision making
  • Advanced proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with organizational change management and process improvement
  • Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Project management experience and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Business acumen with strategic mindset and consultative approach
  • Fluency in English required; additional language skills valued
  • Ability to travel occasionally between sites as needed
  • Experience in manufacturing, healthcare or life sciences industry preferred
  • No relocation provided at this time

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Connecticut is $83,300.00–$125,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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This listing comes from Thermo Fisher Scientific's own careers site. Apply links go to the employer. Last checked 5 Oct 2026.