Human Resources Business Partner

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 47,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Manages company’s human resources activities.  Works collaboratively with leadership and other human resources leadership to develop human resources strategies, policies, and procedures that support corporate objectives and comply with state and federal employment law. Leads the implementation of defined programs to promote workforce productivity, stability, and employee satisfaction company-wide.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:(Responsibilities, Accountabilities, and Competencies:  May not include all duties of this job)

Job Duties:

• Develops and implements strategies and programs in support of employee retention, professional development, talent acquisition, etc.
• Advises supervisors, managers, directors, and executives in the transfer, promotion, development, performance management, and termination of employees.  Facilitates resolution of employee conflict and grievances.
• Compiles and submits various required regulatory reports in addition to salary surveys.
• Identifies, develops, and implements new programs in support of staff satisfaction and company goals and objectives.
• May develop and provide professional development in areas such as leadership, employee performance management, supervisory skills, regulatory and employment laws, diversity, and prevention of discrimination or other topics.
• Administers the employee performance appraisal process and participates in annual review of the process to ensure best practices are followed.  Provides training in goal setting and performance appraisal process.
• Interprets and recommends fair and objective application of approved human resources and other company policies.
• Based on own research, makes recommendations for modifications to practices, policies, and procedures for department and corporate programs.
• Keeps current with current human resources practices and new developments, pending and new laws and regulations.  Advises senior management on revisions to policies to ensure company policies are compliant with changing labor, pay, and benefits laws and regulations.
• Serve as lead AAP officer for legal entity.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, industrial relations, organizational development, human resources, or other related field.  Master’s or other advanced degree preferred. 
• Minimum of seven (7) years of management experience including at least three years of supervisory experience.  PHR or SPHR certification is preferred.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, or Training:

• Knowledge of human resources practices and principals and all applicable labor, pay, benefits laws and regulations. 
• Excellent communication, decisions-making, presentation, and interpersonal skills.  
• Leadership skills, analytical abilities, and effective project management skills. 
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with employees and applicants. 
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.

Leadership Skill:

• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives. 
• A demonstrated commitment to high profess