Mérieux NutriSciences - North America is hiring: HR Business Partner in Chicago

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