People Partner

Introduction

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Overview

Job Summary

Werfen is seeking a highly motivated and people centered People Partner to play a key role in supporting the People Function of the business units. This position will partner closely with the People Function Business Partners to deliver high quality HR guidance, support core People Function programs, and help drive a positive and engaging workplace. Based in our Norcross office, this role contributes to the effectiveness of our People Function through strong relationship building, sound judgement and a proactive approach to the employee experience and organizational needs. This role will report into the People Function Business Partner of the Transfusion business unit.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

• Partner with department leaders, site managers, employees, and People Business Partners to support People initiatives across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring consistent process execution and a positive employee experience.
• Provide guidance and subject-matter expertise on People processes, policies, and best practices to ensure efficient and compliant execution of daily HR activities.
• Partner with People Business Partners and people managers to consult on complex employee relations and performance matters, including developing, reviewing, and implementing performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure all ER and performance actions align with company policies, labor laws, and best practices to drive accountability, mitigate risk, and support a fair and positive employee experience.
• Lead and conduct investigations ranging from simple to highly complex, including employee relations issues, EEOC and DOL charges, and hotline complaints, in partnership with People Business Partners, Global Compliance, and Legal.
• Document investigation findings thoroughly and ensure adherence to regulatory and internal compliance standards.
• Leverage people data and employee insights to identify trends, inform decision-making, and recommends actions that enhance employee experience and strengthen organizational effectiveness.
• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance people operations processes, strategies, frameworks, and practices that promote fairness, consistency, and compliance across the organization.
• Coordinate and collaborate on immigration-related processes in partnership with external counsel, vendors, and internal stakeholders ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
• Provide policy interpretation guidance to managers and People Business Partners and partner with Total Rewards and Legal to ensure alignment and compliance of People Function policies with organizational standards and Werfen values.
• Support organizational change initiatives by aligning people, systems, and processes with evolving business needs.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Networking/Key relationships

• People Function across Werfen
• Supervisors, Managers, and Senior Managers
• Global Compliance and Legal

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) required in Human Resources or other related business field.
• 3-5 years of progressive HR Generalist/Specialist experience, investigating employee relation issues, supporting multiple business units and multiple locations including professional and hourly roles
• High level interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
• Excellent collaboration, communication and customer service
• Knowledge of office administration procedures

Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and/or making exceptions to the years of experience requirement.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Employee Relations Expertise: Deep understanding of employee relations principles, including conflict resolution, workplace investigations, performance management, and disciplinary processes
• Labor law & Compliance knowledge: Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, EEOC regulations, DOL requirements, OSHA, and organizational policies
• Investigation Skills: Ability to conduct thorough, impartial, and legally compliant investigations for complaints, grievances, EEOC charges, DOL claims, and internal disputes
• Policy Interpretation and Development: Expertise in interpreting, applying, and revising policies to ensure alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
• Analytical and Data-Driven: Analyze employee relations trends, offboarding data, and workforce metrics to recommend proactive interventions and process improvements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present findings, recommendations, and guidance clearly and persuasively to all levels of the organization
• Maintains the highest level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive employee matters
• Demonstrates continuous improvement and agility by proactively evaluating existing processes, adapting quickly to changing business needs, and implementing practical, scalable enhancements that improve efficiency, consistency, and the employee experience.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, drive policy or process change, and ensure adoption

Travel requirements:

• 10-15%

Closing

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com