JOB DESCRIPTION

Agilent is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets, empowering discoveries that improve the quality of life. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support our Americas Service/Agilent CrossLab Group leadership teams within our Commercial Organization. This is a high-impact role for an experienced HR professional ready to shape the future of our workforce.

POSITION SUMMARY

As an HRBP at Agilent, you will work closely with the Americas Service/Agilent CrossLab Group senior leaders to drive business success through architecting talent strategies, elevating leadership capabilities, and crafting organization designs that deliver exceptional customer experiences.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4 years in an HRBP or strategic HR role. Experience partnering with Senior Leaders in Sales, Customer Service preferred
• HR Certification a plus
• Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Multinational company experience a plus
• Proven ability to build strong relationships, influence at all levels of the organization, and effectively partner with HR Centers of Excellence, HR Services and other stakeholders to deliver business results
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate business strategy into people strategy
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, coaching, and facilitation skills
• Experience with M&A integration and transformation initiatives is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity and manage competing, often complex, priorities.
• Impeccable judgement and ability to balance the needs of the business, managers, and employees
• Proven ability to operate with autonomy and discretion and use sound judgement in all situations
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Ability to travel (10% or less) as needed to foster connections with leaders and teams

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Innovation – Anticipates business needs and generates innovative solutions.
• Business & Financial Acumen – Understands market dynamics and financial drivers.
• HR Expertise – Deep knowledge of HR practices, legal frameworks, and service delivery models.
• Influential Leadership – Builds trust and influences across cultures and organizational levels.
• Analytical Mindset – Uses data and insights to inform decisions and measure impact.
• Leadership Coaching – Provides strategic guidance and coaching to senior leaders.
• Consulting Agility – Adapts quickly to changing business needs and provides tailored HR support.
• Change Management – Leads and supports change initiatives.
• Organizational Agility – Navigates complex organizational dynamics to drive outcomes.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders providing guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, employee engagement, and change management in line with the business strategy.
• As a coach and trusted advisor, help leadership build high performing teams and shape the employee experience
• Drive, recommend, and at times manage creative strategies to address retention, employee engagement, leadership development, and capability building
• Partner with leaders to drive and/or lead HR initiatives including organizational diagnostics, performance management, talent reviews, and succession planning
• Bring data driven insights to shape people strategies and influence decisions. Leverage data and analytics to identify trends and proactively address opportunities for continuous improvements
• Act as a change leader, partnering with senior leaders to drive adoption of new ways of working. Champion a collaborative, high-performance culture
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and HR Shared Services to ensure seamless delivery of HR solutions
• Partner with talent acquisition to fill critical leadership roles
• Lead or contribute to HR projects focused on transformation, talent, and culture i.e., represent business priorities to HR program teams and support the design of HR solutions
• As an HR team member located at the Folsom site, may be required to partner on local planning and implementation of HR activities e.g., M&A integration, employee relations, organizational change
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and HR policies