People & Culture Leader (Executive Leadership Team)

About Us:

CARR Biosystems is a growing business providing critical technology for cutting-edge life science innovations. Our customers are inventing tomorrow’s solutions to treat and cure disease, and our centrifuge technology is enabling it. We’re part of a $3.3 billion parent company (Barry-Wehmiller) where culture is a priority. Our goal is to have performance and people in harmony – and we believe work should be fun, we should inspire our teammates, and each team member is someone’s precious child. We feel it’s a unique opportunity to build the future of CARR Biosystems. If this excites you, please read on…

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

CARR Biosystems is seeking a People & Culture Leader (Executive Leadership Team)​ ​ to strengthen our culture and improve business performance. Reporting directly to the CEO and serving on the Executive Leadership Team, this role will shape and execute the people strategy that supports growth, operational effectiveness, and our commitment to "people and performance in harmony."

The Director of People will partner closely with leaders across the organization to build an inclusive, high-trust culture while ensuring our people practices drive measurable business results.

Key Responsibilities

Align People & Culture initiatives with company strategy, growth objectives, and business outcomes.

Foster an engaging, inclusive culture through employee listening programs, recognition initiatives, and company communications.

Lead leadership development, performance management, and employee relations while coaching leaders through complex people matters.

Drive workforce planning, succession planning, organizational design, recruiting, and onboarding efforts to build strong talent pipelines.

Oversee compensation, incentives, and benefits programs to maintain competitiveness, equity, and compliance.

Utilize HR metrics and dashboards to guide decisions, measure impact, and improve the team member experience.

Lead continuous improvement of People processes, policies, systems, and emerging tools, including opportunities for AI-enabled work redesign.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; Master's degree and/or HR certification preferred.

5+ years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years leading people with strategic influence.

Demonstrated success translating business needs into people strategies that improve performance, engagement, and retention.

Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, coach, and challenge leaders at all levels.

Broad HR expertise across talent management, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and employee relations.

Working knowledge of U.S. multi-state employment law; international HR experience is a plus.

Experience leveraging HR metrics, HRIS platforms, and advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills to support data-driven decision making.

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company:

Carr Biosystems