Mérieux NutriSciences - North America
HR Business Partner
Mérieux NutriSciences - North America, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
HR Business Partner – Mérieux NutriSciences – North America
Location: 5262 Pirrone Ct, Salida, CA 95368, USA.
Overview As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment, and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.
Responsibilities The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The HRBP serves as a consultant to management on human resources‑related issues. The successful HRBP will act as an employee champion and change agent, assessing and anticipating HR‑related needs and communicating those needs proactively with the human resources department and business management to develop integrated solutions. The HRBP formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value‑added service to management and employees that reflect the organization’s objectives and maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit’s financial position, mid‑range plans, culture, and competition.
What you’ll own
Serve as the trusted HR advisor to production and lab leaders across the West Coast
Lead labor relations strategies
Drive employee engagement initiatives
Manage complex ER issues with confidence and objectivity
Apply deep knowledge of California employment law to protect both people and business
Influence organizational structure, change efforts, and people planning
Partner with Legal and HR Centers of Excellence to execute high‑impact people strategies
Balance strategic HR partnership with day‑to‑day execution – a hands‑on role where you’ll contribute to both high‑impact initiatives and the administrative fundamentals that keep things running smoothly
Your Profile What we’re looking for
1–3 years of HRBP experience (or equivalent senior generalist work in a strategic role); 5+ years of total HR experience resolving complex employee relations issues
Strong background in employee relations and engagement programs
Experience supporting production or lab‑based teams; food industry a plus
Fluency in California employment law
Proven ability to coach leaders, influence without authority, and drive organizational change
Confident working independently as an HRBP team of one in the region
What success looks like You lead with curiosity and collaboration. You set boundaries and model life balance while delivering results. You empower others and ask smart, strategic questions. And above all, you’re authentic, coachable, and unafraid to say “here’s what’s not working.”
Why you’ll love it here You’ll join a company that lives its culture, have visibility with senior leaders and true ownership of your region, support public health, science, and real people doing real work, and be part of a team that’s growing, evolving, and always asking “How can we do this better?”
Compensation Package Overview Compensation Range: $110,000–$125,000 annually USD. Potential bonus: up to 10% based on performance.
Full‑time Eligible Benefits Overview
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Generous paid time off (PTO) package to support work‑life balance following state and local ordinances
Optional 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
Why Join Us?
Contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long‑term and visionary shareholders
Impact our strategic pillars that build on 50 years of experience and expertise
Be part of a community of enthusiastic and skilled people who love co‑building together and serving a purpose bigger than them
Be welcomed as you are, in a diverse and open‑minded environment that is rich in our singularities and differences
Grow in an international group of more than 8,200 fantastic team members, with plenty of opportunities to learn and share
Ready for the journey? To apply please click on the ‘Apply now’ button.
Senior Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Human Resources
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Overview As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment, and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.
Responsibilities The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The HRBP serves as a consultant to management on human resources‑related issues. The successful HRBP will act as an employee champion and change agent, assessing and anticipating HR‑related needs and communicating those needs proactively with the human resources department and business management to develop integrated solutions. The HRBP formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value‑added service to management and employees that reflect the organization’s objectives and maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit’s financial position, mid‑range plans, culture, and competition.
What you’ll own
Serve as the trusted HR advisor to production and lab leaders across the West Coast
Lead labor relations strategies
Drive employee engagement initiatives
Manage complex ER issues with confidence and objectivity
Apply deep knowledge of California employment law to protect both people and business
Influence organizational structure, change efforts, and people planning
Partner with Legal and HR Centers of Excellence to execute high‑impact people strategies
Balance strategic HR partnership with day‑to‑day execution – a hands‑on role where you’ll contribute to both high‑impact initiatives and the administrative fundamentals that keep things running smoothly
Your Profile What we’re looking for
1–3 years of HRBP experience (or equivalent senior generalist work in a strategic role); 5+ years of total HR experience resolving complex employee relations issues
Strong background in employee relations and engagement programs
Experience supporting production or lab‑based teams; food industry a plus
Fluency in California employment law
Proven ability to coach leaders, influence without authority, and drive organizational change
Confident working independently as an HRBP team of one in the region
What success looks like You lead with curiosity and collaboration. You set boundaries and model life balance while delivering results. You empower others and ask smart, strategic questions. And above all, you’re authentic, coachable, and unafraid to say “here’s what’s not working.”
Why you’ll love it here You’ll join a company that lives its culture, have visibility with senior leaders and true ownership of your region, support public health, science, and real people doing real work, and be part of a team that’s growing, evolving, and always asking “How can we do this better?”
Compensation Package Overview Compensation Range: $110,000–$125,000 annually USD. Potential bonus: up to 10% based on performance.
Full‑time Eligible Benefits Overview
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Generous paid time off (PTO) package to support work‑life balance following state and local ordinances
Optional 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
Why Join Us?
Contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long‑term and visionary shareholders
Impact our strategic pillars that build on 50 years of experience and expertise
Be part of a community of enthusiastic and skilled people who love co‑building together and serving a purpose bigger than them
Be welcomed as you are, in a diverse and open‑minded environment that is rich in our singularities and differences
Grow in an international group of more than 8,200 fantastic team members, with plenty of opportunities to learn and share
Ready for the journey? To apply please click on the ‘Apply now’ button.
Senior Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Human Resources
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