Director, Governance & Portfolio Operations

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The Director, Governance & Portfolio Operations, is responsible for ensuring the integrity, security, and compliance of our human resources systems and processes. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in employee information audits, human resources security governance, system enhancements, and project / change management. This position plays a critical role in safeguarding sensitive employee data and driving operational excellence across our human resources technology landscape.?

This position will report to the Senior Director, HR Technology (Global Process Owner) and is part of the Corporate HR Technology Operations organization.

While we may consider a remote work arrangement for this role, our preference is onsite at our global headquarters in Washington, DC.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to :

Audit & Compliance

Lead comprehensive audits of employee information, including data accuracy, records management, and retention policies

Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations related to HR data and system security

Security Governance

Oversee HR security governance frameworks, including access controls, data protection protocols, and risk mitigation strategies

Partner with Legal, Compliance, and IT to address security incidents and ensure resolution

System Enhancements & Governance

Manage HR system enhancement requests and governance processes in collaboration with IT and HR stakeholders

Ensure seamless integration and optimal functionality of platforms such as Workday and OneModel

Investigations & Analysis

Provide leadership and guidance in HR investigations related to data security and employee information compliance

Provide detailed analysis and reporting to inform resolution and policy updates

Reporting & Insights

Develop KPI's and Operational metrics

Develop and generate custom Workday reports to support HR operations, analytics, and decision-making

Project & Change Management

Lead and / or contribute to HR systems implementation projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment

Apply structured projects and change management methodologies to drive adoption and success

M&A

Conduct impact analysis

Lead due diligence support for global business operations

Support stakeholder communication

Support integration plan and testing

Post integration assimilation

The essential requirements of the job include :

Bachelor's in human resources, HRIS, or related field and in-depth knowledge and experience in human resources governance, security, systems with specific high-level proficiency in Workday, OneModel, and / or other HR systems

Proven ability to conduct detailed audits and manage sensitive information

Strong project management and change management skills, with a track record of successful project delivery

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team, providing guidance to colleagues with less experience

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical / Environment Requirements :

• Ability to travel 20% more or less per business needs

Danaher offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info () .

At Danaher we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Danaher can provide.

The annual salary range for this role is $135,000 - $185,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus / incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note : No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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