Job Description

Bruker is enabling scientists and engineers to make breakthrough post-genomic discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker’s high performance scientific instruments and high value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in post-genomic life science molecular and cell biology research, in applied and biopharma applications, in microscopy, as well as in industrial and cleantech research, and semiconductor metrology in support of AI. Bruker offers differentiated, high-value life science and diagnostics systems and solutions in preclinical imaging, proteomics and multiomics, spatial and single-cell biology, structural and condensate biology, as well as in clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics.

For more information, please visit www.bruker.com.

Bruker is seeking a seasoned Human Resources Manager (m/f/d) to co-lead the people strategy and execution across the region, covering the EMEA region for our non-large site countries. The role supports a diverse workforce of more than 1,300 employees and operated within a complex, matrixed global organization, alongside other corporate business group HR professionals.

This is a senior, high‑impact role for an HR professional who thrives in complexity, partners closely with business leaders, and brings both strategic perspective and hands‑on execution capability. The successful candidate will collaborate with business group HR and local country employee populations, guide leaders through change, and ensure consistent, compliant HR practices while respecting country-specific needs.

This role reports directly to the Corporate Vice President – Human Resources, who is based outside of Boston, MA, USA. The position also works closely with Regional Country leadership, Global Business Management teams, as well as Global and Corporate HR colleagues, ensuring strong alignment and collaboration across the organization.

Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute HR strategies and key initiatives across the non-large sites in the EMEA region, aligned with global priorities and local requirements
• Provide insights and recommendations on organizational design, talent management, retention, and leadership development
• Collaborate across HR functions (HRBPs, HR Service Delivery, Total Rewards, HRIT, Talent Acquisition, Talent and Organizational Development) to ensure seamless delivery of HR solutions
• Support managers in implementing performance management processes, including goal setting, evaluations, and development plans

Trusted Advisor and Leadership Coaching:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders on talent, organization design, workforce planning, M&A integration, and transformation initiatives
• Provide leadership and guidance on succession planning, leadership development, employee relations, and change management

Change Management and Innovation:

• Lead and support organizational change initiatives to adapt to evolving business environments
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by promoting agile HR practices
• Proactively consult the business using data-driven insights on HR trends, challenges, and opportunities
• Use regional and country insight to influence enterprise-level people strategies and drive meaningful change

Local Country Regional Support:

• Identify, implement, and share HR best practices, particularly in locations with limited local HR presence
• Ensure compliance with global HR policies and local labor legislation
• Support additional strategic initiatives as business needs evolve

Global Collaboration:

• Act as a role model within the HRBP community within the region, and globally
• Collaborate across regions and functions to ensure global alignment of HR practices and policies
• Contribute to building a strong, integrated HRBP network that delivers strategic value to the business

Qualifications

• Educational degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field. Advanced degree and/or HR certification preferred
• Progressive HR experience, including regional responsibility
• Experience within a highly matrixed, global, publicly traded organization; Life Sciences, Healthcare, Medical Devices, or advanced manufacturing strongly preferred. Collaboration with leaders and teams on global basis, is highly preferred.
• Fluency in English required (min. C1 Level); German and/or other European languages is preferred
• Able to collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources, to provide insights and recommendations
• Strong business acumen grasping the key drivers, processes, and financial aspects of the business and external industry landscape, to align HR initiatives with business objectives
• Successful in planning, implementing, and evaluating change initiatives to ensure smooth transitions and minimize resistance and disruption
• Strong knowledge of local labor law within the region
• Strong leadership presence with exceptional communication and influencing skills
• Advanced business acumen, including strategic thinking, organizational transformation, financial literacy, and analytical problem‑solving
• Comfortable leading through ambiguity, change, and organizational complexity
• Continuous improvement mindset with a strong bias toward execution and results
• Flexibility for ~20% occasional travel within EMEA

Bruker is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability and other protected characteristics.

Bruker BSC offers a comprehensive and competitive salary and benefits package, work in an international and dynamic environment, stable and long-term cooperation and the office in the heart of Warsaw