HR People Partner

The HR People Partner serves as the primary HR contact for a defined employee population, providing day‑to‑day support across the full employee lifecycle. This role applies practical HR knowledge and judgment to guide managers on routine people matters, ensure consistent application of policies, and maintain strong employee experience. The People Partner works independently with general guidance and collaborates closely with other HR functions to deliver timely, accurate, and compliant HR services.

This position requires a well‑rounded understanding of HR principles, strong problem solving skills, and the ability to build trust and influence through clear communication and sound HR practices.

Primary Duties 

• Provide guidance on people matters, including performance concerns, policy interpretation, and local employment regulations.
• Escalate complex or sensitive cases to senior HR partners or specialist HR teams as appropriate
• Maintain accurate employee records, documentation, and HR data to support compliance with local labor laws and internal governance standards.
• Assist in the deployment of annual HR programs including performance reviews, compensation planning, talent processes, and employee engagement activities
• Solve moderately difficult HR problems that may require evaluating multiple factors or considering impacts across different roles or functions.
• Recommend and implement small-scale improvements to HR processes, practices, or systems to enhance efficiency or employee experience.
• Use sound judgment to interpret policies and apply them to real world situations in a consistent and equitable manner.
• Advise and support managers with their teams, organization effectiveness, performance management and change management skills.
• Manage employee relations anticipating possible issues and suggesting action plans.
• Understands the client groups’ business, key activities, priorities and strategy as well as their team members as an active member of the client group management team
• Advises on organizational design elements with their Business Groups as needed
• Ensure applicable legislation is adhered to.
• Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor degree,  Human Resources or Business Admin preferred
• 2+ years of HR Business Partnering or HR Generalist work.
  • Solid understanding of HR fundamentals, employment practices, and local labor regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
• Maintain composure by having the skill of staying calm, focused, and professional in high‑pressure or stressful situations.
• Cross-department knowledge about the roles, responsibilities, goals, and processes of different departments within an organization
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Fosters a culture of inclusiveness among all team members
• Leading without authority through influence and guidance of others towards a common goal by using expertise, persuasion, and personal qualities to inspire action.
• Intermediate: applies skills independently in most situations; handles moderately complex tasks with occasional guidance
• High attention to detail with commitment to data accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and build effective working relationships
• Applies HR knowledge to interpret policies and determine appropriate solutions.

•       A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options 
•       Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance 
•       Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance 
•       Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match. 
•       Adoption Assistance 
•       Wellness Programs 
•       Employee Assistance Program 
•       Commuter Benefits 
•       Various voluntary benefit offerings 
•       Discount programs 
•       Parental leaves