HR Business Partner

Merieux NutriSciences; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off (PTO)

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Merieux NutriSciences is seeking an HR Business Partner focused on the West Coast and Greater Chicago Area. In this role, you will manage a client group of over 400 employees, acting as a trusted advisor while navigating multi-state employment environments, particularly in California.

Ideal candidates will have 4-5 years of HRBP experience and a robust understanding of employee relations, with the opportunity to lead and influence organizational change in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of HRBP experience or equivalent senior generalist experience.
• Strong background in employee relations and engagement programs.
• Fluency in California employment law.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to production and lab leaders.
• Lead labor relations strategies and manage complex employee relations issues.
• Balance strategic HR partnership with day-to-day execution.

Skills

HRBP experience

Employee relations

California employment law

Leadership and mentoring

Multi-state employment practices

Job description

Your Day to Day Life

We are looking for an HR Business Partner in the West Coast region or Greater Chicago Area. The role supports a broad multi‑state employee population and serves as a key advisor to business leaders across the region, managing a client group of 400+ employees.

Key responsibilities include:

• Serving as the trusted advisor to production and lab leaders across the West Coast.
• Leading labor relations strategies.
• Driving employee engagement initiatives.
• Managing complex employee relations issues with confidence and objectivity.
• Applying deep knowledge of California employment law to protect both people and business.
• Influencing organizational structure, change efforts, and people planning.
• Partnering with Legal and HR Centers of Excellence to execute high‑impact people strategies.
• Balancing strategic HR partnership with day‑to‑day execution.

Objective

This HR Business Partner role supports a broad, multi‑state employee population and serves as a key advisor to business leaders across the region. Success requires strong expertise in navigating multi‑state employment environments, with high proficiency in California employment law.

Your Profile

What we’re looking for:

• 4–5 years of HRBP experience (or equivalent senior generalist experience in a strategic role). At least 5+ years of HR experience resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Strong background in employee relations and engagement programs.
• Experience supporting production or lab‑based teams; food industry experience 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 a region.
• Experience supporting large, complex client groups with 400+ employees across multiple locations.
• Strong working knowledge of multi‑state employment practices and 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 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% to support business and stakeholder needs.

What Success Looks Like

• Leads with curiosity and collaboration.
• Sets boundaries and models life balance while delivering results.
• Empowers others and asks smart, strategic questions.
• Is authentic, coachable, and unafraid to speak up when something isn’t working.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Join a company that lives its culture and supports public health.
• Visibility with senior leaders and true ownership of your region.
• Opportunity to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment.
• Work with diverse, enthusiastic teams committed to continuous improvement.

Compensation Package Overview

Salary: $110,000–$125,000 annually USD (US only).

Potential bonus: Up to 10% of annual salary based on performance.

Benefits Overview

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) package supporting work‑life balance.
• Optional 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

Schedule / Travel

Flexible location based on incumbent’s residence. Greater Chicago Area: hybrid work schedule; outside Chicago: remote. 25% travel expected.