Human Resources Business Partner

Gordian (a Fortive company) is seeking a seasoned Human Resources Business Partner to support the Operating Company and partner closely with the VP/General Manager and corporate functions. The role focuses on driving talent, culture, and organizational effectiveness through coaching leaders and solving complex people challenges in a continuous-improvement environment.

• Partner with people leaders as the HR Business Partner for the Operating Company.

• Coach leaders on employee engagement strategies; analyze engagement data, identify root causes, and co-develop action plans to improve engagement, retention, and productivity.

• Support Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (IDE) efforts by deploying tools and practices that foster an inclusive growth culture across HR processes and policies.

• Advise leaders on goal setting and the full performance management lifecycle, including feedback, coaching, annual processes, and performance improvement plan (PIP) consultation.

• Provide guidance on HR policies and employee relations; coach managers through ER issues and coordinate with ER COE on investigations and countermeasures as needed.

• Lead workforce planning and workforce actions (ramp-up, acquisitions, restructuring, role eliminations) aligned to business strategy; conduct organizational talent assessments and use workforce data to inform decisions.

• Build manager capability in talent management through talent review/OTA cadence; advise on development planning and talent selection in partnership with TA and COEs; help design and deliver training enabled by technology.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Human Resources, Talent Management, or related experience.

• Ability to interpret internal/external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve processes/services.

• Demonstrated capability to lead others in solving complex people/organizational problems using strong analytical judgment and innovative solutions.

• Experience delivering results across diverse clients/operations; leading cross-functional projects with moderate risk, resources, and complexity; strong decision-making under broad guidelines.

• Strong stakeholder management skills; trusted advisor to leaders and HR colleagues; effective cross-functional collaboration.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills, including influencing leaders to adopt different viewpoints.

• Data-driven decision-making and high attention to detail; hands-on approach.

• Preferred: deep knowledge of organizational design, talent management, employee relations, compensation, engagement, change management, learning, and performance management.

• Preferred: proven project management/execution and influencing through data-driven recommendations.

• Preferred: experience working across multiple time zones.

• Preferred: proficiency with Oracle HCM.

• Remote role; partners with VP/General Manager and corporate functions; reports to VP HR.

• Willingness to travel approximately 10–20% (preferred).

• Eligible for bonus as part of total compensation.

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance, HSA, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

• Equal Opportunity Employer; reasonable accommodations available for applicants with disabilities.