HR Business Partner

Company 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.

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!

We are looking for a HR Business Partner in the West Coast region or Greater Chicago Area. Your mission will be to support a broad, multi‑state employee population and serve as a key advisor to business leaders across the region.

• Serve as the trusted HR advisor to production and lab leaders across the Western Region of the US
• Lead labor relations strategies
• Drive employee engagement initiatives
• Manage complex employee relations issues with confidence and objectivity
• Apply deep knowledge of California employment law to protect 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 partnership with day‑to‑day execution, contributing to high‑impact initiatives and administrative fundamentals
• Regular in‑person engagement through approximately 25% travel

• 4‑5 years of HRBP experience (or equivalent senior generalist work in a strategic role); 5+ years of 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
• Confidence working independently as an HRBP team of one in the region
• Experience supporting large, complex client groups of 400+ employees across multiple locations
• Strong working knowledge of multi‑state employment practices and 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 mentoring, guiding, or directly leading other HR professionals
• Ability to influence and support leaders while developing HR talent and capability within a region or function
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25%

• Compensation Range: $110,000–$125,000 annually USD
• Potential bonus:
  Up to 10% based on performance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Generous paid time off (PTO) package following state and local ordinances
• Optional 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions

This position has a hybrid work schedule with flexibility in which lab office the incumbent may work from. There will be 25% travel expected for this role regardless of the incumbent's residing location.

• Lead with curiosity and collaboration
• Set boundaries and model life balance while delivering results
• Empower others and ask smart, strategic questions
• Authentic, coachable, and unafraid to say what’s not working

• Join a company that lives its culture
• Visibility with senior leaders and true ownership of your region
• Support for public health, science, and real people doing real work
• Part of a team that is growing, evolving, and always asking, “How can we do this better?”