Strategic HR Manager — Multi-Site Leader & Talent Developer

Mérieux NutriSciences - North America; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES is seeking a HR Manager to lead people strategies across sites in the US, focusing on employee relations, development, and compliance. The role partners with site leaders to drive engagement and organizational capability while ensuring fair, data-driven HR processes.

The position covers the West Coast or Greater Chicago Area, with travel up to 20%. A Bachelor’s in HR or related field and 7–10 years of HR experience are required, including team leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7-10 years of progressive HR experience, including multi-site responsibilities.
• Experience advising leaders on employee relations and organizational effectiveness.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices.
• Ability to influence and coach across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and change management skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and data-driven decision making.
• 2-5 years of experience directly leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership: Align people strategies with site and functional goals.
• Employee Relations: Advise on complex issues, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
• Talent Development: Support leadership development and succession planning.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract and onboard top talent.
• Engagement & Culture: Lead programs to boost engagement and accountability.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with employment regulations and policies.
• Change Management: Support organizational changes with planning and coaching.
• Data & Reporting: Use HR metrics to identify trends and measure impact.
• Collaboration: Work with COEs and HR peers for consistent program delivery.
• Continuous Improvement: Enhance HR processes and employee experience.

Skills

Strategic partnership

Employee relations

Talent development

Recruitment & onboarding

Engagement & culture

Compliance

Change management

Data reporting

COEs collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

HRIS systems

Data analytics

Job description

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES is seeking a HR Manager to lead people strategies across sites in the US, focusing on employee relations, development, and compliance. The role partners with site leaders to drive engagement and organizational capability while ensuring fair, data-driven HR processes.

The position covers the West Coast or Greater Chicago Area, with travel up to 20%. A Bachelor’s in HR or related field and 7–10 years of HR experience are required, including team leadership.