As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Job Description We are looking for a Regional HR Partner, reporting to the EMEA HR Director, to take on a pivotal role throughout a major Transition Services Agreement (TSA) and post‑acquisition integration during an 11‑month fixed‑term assignment. In this high‑impact position at the core of our EMEA HR organisation, you will help steer HR leadership through integration, transformation, and growth while supporting our Biosciences and Advanced Diagnostics businesses as we develop our future operating model.
If you thrive in sophisticated**, multicultural environments, enjoy partnering with senior leaders,** and excel in moments of change and ambiguity, this role offers an outstanding opportunity to build the next chapter of our organisation.
Location: Flexible across various location EMEA (near a Waters office)
Your key responsabilities:
Business Partnering
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Serve as a trusted HR advisor to a selected group of leaders navigating complex organisational and team challenges.
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Provide expertise on team efficiency, talent management, and change leadership in an integration context.
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Support leaders in maintaining engagement, transparency, and performance during periods of uncertainty.
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Drive retention strategies and ensure a strong focus on talent development.
TSA & Integration Coordination
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Coordinate HR activities across EMEA, ensuring alignment between regional and local HR teams, CoEs, BD, and Waters.
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Act as the central connector for all HR TSA‑related topics, ensuring compliance with scope, SLAs, and governance.
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Identify risks, dependencies, and execution gaps—and proactively resolve or raise them.
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Support Day 1 readiness, TSA execution, and exit planning in partnership with HR Systems, Total Rewards, Talent, and HR Service Delivery.
HR Systems & Workday Enablement
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Use Workday to deliver accurate reporting, dashboards, and data insights that support integration and business decisions.
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Ensure data integrity and support HR transactions throughout the TSA period.
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Contribute to future‑state Workday design, testing, and process improvements for the post‑TSA operating model.
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Partner closely with HR Systems and Service Delivery to align system capabilities with integration needs.
Change & Stakeholder Management
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Support consistent HR communication and change management across regions and functions.
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Build strong, trust‑based relationships with HRBPs, CoEs, and business leaders.
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Promote best practices, share lessons learned, and drive continuous improvement across the HR organisation.
Your profile:
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8–10 years of experience as an HR Business Partner within the EMEA region, operating in multicultural, large‑scale, and matrixed international environments.
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Proven success in supporting integrations, divestitures, and major organisational transformations.
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Strong command of Workday, including reporting, dashboards, transactions, and testing activities.
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Proven ability to influence and collaborate optimally with senior leaders on sophisticated and high‑stakes people topics.
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Outstanding stakeholder management skills, particularly within matrixed organisations.
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Proficient in English, with extensive use in professional and international contexts.
Key skills:
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Integration & change leadership
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HR systems expertise and data‑driven decision‑making
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Senior partner influencing
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Ability to operate effectively in high‑ambiguity environments
Why Join Us? To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
**To learn more about BD visit ** https://bd.com/careers .
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Primary Work LocationFRA Grenoble
Additional LocationsESP Barcelona, ESP San Agustin del Guadalix, GBR Winnersh - Eskdale Road
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Salary Range Information
€81,800.00 - €130,850.00 EUR Annual