Manager, HR Business Partner - OUS

The Position:

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) Manager – OUS to join our global HR team. This role will be pivotal in driving strategic HR initiatives across regions outside the United States, including EMEA and Canada, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, and managing immigration processes for both incoming and existing employees. This role will partner closely with business leaders to align talent strategies with organizational goals and report directly to the HR Director based in San Diego.

The ideal candidate will be based on the East Coast of the United States to facilitate collaboration across domestic and global time zones.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Business Partnership

• Serve as the primary HRBP for regions outside the U.S., including but not limited to, EMEA and Canada, providing guidance on workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, organizational development, and succession planning.
• Collaborate with global business teams to harmonize policies and practices across regions.
• Advise on compensation, benefits, and mobility strategies tailored to international markets.
• Monitor and interpret labor law changes and ensure compliance across jurisdictions.
• Support talent acquisition efforts and onboarding for international hires.
• Collaborate with leaders to build engagement and inclusion strategies tailored to each region.
• Partner with leadership to implement HR programs that foster engagement, inclusion, and alignment with Veracyte’s values: We are stronger together, We seek a better way, We care deeply, We make it happen.

Immigration Program Management

• Lead and manage company‑wide immigration processes, including work authorization, visa renewals, and mobility planning.
• Partner with immigration counsel to ensure compliance, timely case processing, and clear communication with employees and managers.
• Develop and maintain immigration policies, manager toolkits, and reporting dashboards.
• Evaluate immigration trends and work in partnership with Legal and Finance to plan workforce mobility needs.

PEO Relationship and Vendor Management 

• Act as the primary point of contact for the company’s international PEO provider.
• Oversee PEO service delivery, onboarding/offboarding, benefits administration, and compliance.
• Lead transitions of countries or roles into/out of the PEO as business needs evolve.
• Partner with Finance and HR Operations to validate invoices and maintain accurate headcount reporting.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 6 - 7 years of HR experience, including at least 5 years in an HRBP role with regional responsibility, ideally EMEA.
• Proven experience managing immigration processes and working with global mobility vendors.
• Strong knowledge of international labor laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills; ability to build relationships across cultures and levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex issues and provide strategic HR solutions.
• Flexibility to work across multiple time zones is essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in biotech, life sciences, or a similar regulated industry.
• Familiarity with Workday or similar HRIS systems.
• Master’s degree or advanced HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM-SCP).
• Track record of driving change and implementing innovative HR programs in a global environment.

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For candidates working remote (US), the salary range is $126000-$139000 per year.