HR Business Partner – Strategic Role with Leadership Path

Salida Regular MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES 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 to our customers 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. If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us! YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE Role We are looking for a HR Business Partner – Strategic Role with Leadership Path in the West Coast region or Greater Chicago Area. Your mission will be to: Objective This Human Resources Business Partner role supports a broad, multi-state employee population and serves as a key advisor to business leaders across the region. The position is well-suited for an experienced HR professional who is comfortable operating at scale, with responsibility for a client group of 400+ employees and exposure to a wide range of organizational and employee dynamics. Success in this role requires strong expertise in navigating multi-state employment environments, including a high level of proficiency in California employment law. The HRBP will be expected to independently manage complex employee relations matters, partner closely with leadership on people strategy, and contribute to building a consistent and compliant employee experience across locations. In addition to supporting business leaders, this role plays an important part in strengthening HR capability by providing guidance, mentorship, and leadership within the function. The position offers a high degree of ownership within the region, regular in-person engagement through approximately 25% travel, and the opportunity to grow into expanded leadership responsibilities over time. 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—this is 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+ plus years Human Resources 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
• Experience supporting large, complex client groups, with the ability to effectively partner with and advise on employee populations of 400+ across multiple locations
• Strong working knowledge of multi-state employment practices, with demonstrated experience supporting geographically dispersed teams
• Deep, hands-on experience with California employment law, including employee relations, compliance, and risk mitigation in a business partner capacity
• Demonstrated leadership within the HR function, including experience mentoring, guiding, or directly leading other HR professionals
• Proven ability to influence and support leaders while also developing HR talent and capability within a region or function
• Comfortable operating autonomously as the primary HR partner in a region, balancing strategic partnership with day-to-day execution
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25% and as needed to support business and stakeholder needs

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 H