Investigations & Compliance HR Business Partner

Eurofins; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Yearly bonus & merit-based increases

Job summary

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is seeking an Investigations & Compliance HR Business Partner to lead workplace investigations, assist with leave and accommodation processes, and ensure compliance with employment laws and Company policies. This role helps mitigate risk while promoting a culture of integrity and accountability.

The position is responsible for fact-finding, risk assessment, recommendations, and timely resolution of employee relations issues, while identifying trends to strengthen

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field is required.
• 3 years of experience conducting employee relations investigations.
• 3 years of experience with Affiantive Action Programs.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws including FMLA, ADA.
• Strong interview, documentation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Judgment and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage internal workplace investigations involving policy violations and employee relations issues.
• Conduct interviews, review documents, analyze facts, and prepare summaries and recommendations.
• Ensure investigations are timely, thorough, objective, and confidential.
• Maintain accurate and confidential investigation records and case documentation.
• Develop and maintain tracking systems for investigations, accommodations, and leave administration.
• Prepare reports and metrics to support HR leadership decisions.
• Coordinate leave notifications and communications related to FMLA and ADA.

Skills

Employee relations investigations

Affiantive Action Programs

Confidentiality and discretion

Written and verbal communication

Relationship building and influence

Organizational and project management

Customer-service orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or related field

Job description

Investigations & Compliance HR Business Partner

• Full-time

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

The Compliance & Investigations HR Business Partner supports the Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing & Medical Device Services organization by leading workplace investigations, assisting with leave and accommodation processes, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and Company policies. This role helps mitigate organizational risk, promote a culture of integrity and accountability, and ensure the consistent application of employment practices across the business.

The role is responsible for fact-finding, risk assessment, recommendations, and the timely resolution of employee relations issues while identifying trends and opportunities to strengthen compliance and the employee experience.

Investigations

• Lead and manage internal workplace investigations involving policy violations, employee misconduct, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, ethics concerns, and other employee relations matters.
• Conduct interviews, review documentation, analyze facts, and prepare investigation summaries, findings, and recommendations.
• Ensure investigations are conducted in a timely, thorough, objective, and confidential manner.
• Maintain accurate and confidential investigation records and case documentation.
• Partner with HR leadership, the National Service Center, and business leaders on complex employee relations matters.
• Track investigation trends and recommend proactive solutions to mitigate risk and improve workplace practices.

HR Compliance

• Lead Affiantive Action programs for locations that are a federal contractor.
• Maintain accurate documentation, case files, and records in accordance with Company policies and legal requirements.
• Assist with audits, compliance reviews, regulatory inquiries, and internal requests.

HR Operations Support

• Develop and maintain tracking systems for investigations, accommodations, and leave administration activities.
• Prepare reports, metrics, and trend analyses to support HR Business Partners and leadership decision‑making.
• Assist in the development and delivery of employee relations, compliance, and workplace conduct training.

ADA Accommodation Administration

• Review accommodation documentation and facilitate communication among employees and managers.
• Maintain accommodation documentation and monitor accommodation effectiveness and assist with ongoing compliance efforts.
• Ensure consistency in the administration of accommodation requests across the organization.

Leave Administration Support

• Coordinate leave notifications and communications related to FMLA, ADA, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, military leave, paid leave programs, and other protected leave entitlements to managers.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or related field.
• 3 yrs. experience conducting employee relations investigations.
• 3 yrs. experience with Affiantive Action Programs.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, EEOC regulations, wage and hour requirements, and employee relations practices.
• Strong interview, documentation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment and decision‑making
• Investigative interviewing skills
• Employment law and compliance knowledge
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Relationship building and influence
• Organizational and project management skills
• Customer‑service orientation

The position is Full Time, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA or Minneapolis, MN are encouraged to apply.

What we offer:

• Excellent full‑time benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Yearly goal‑based bonus & eligibility for merit‑based increases

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.