Senior People Partner

Introduction

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient

Overview

Job Summary

Werfen is seeking a highly motivated, people-centered Senior People Partner to support the Transfusion business unit. Serving as a strategic consultant, trusted advisor, and talent architect for mid and senior-level leaders, this role partners closely with business and People Function leaders to align people strategies with business objectives, optimize organizational effectiveness, and drive a positive employee experience. Based in Norcross, this high-impact position requires strong business acumen, sound judgment, deep relationship-building skills, and a passion for developing high-performing teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

• Utilize strong business acumen, influencing skills, sound judgment, and People expertise to drive organizational effectiveness, talent development, workforce planning, and change management initiatives
• Leverage people data and engagement survey insights to identify trends, inform decision-making, and recommend actions that enhance employee experience and strengthen organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with department leaders, site managers, employees, and People Business Partners to support People initiatives across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring consistent process execution and a positive employee experience.
• Provide guidance and subjectmatter expertise on People processes, policies, and best practices to ensure efficient and compliant execution of daily People activities.
• Lead and conduct investigations ranging from simple to highly complex, including employee relations issues, EEOC and DOL charges, and hotline complaints, in partnership with People Business Partners, Global Compliance, and Legal.
• Provide policy interpretation guidance to managers and People Business Partners, partnering with Total Rewards and Legal to ensure alignment and compliance of People Function policies with organizational standards and Werfen values.
• Support organizational change initiatives by aligning people, systems, and processes with evolving business needs.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Networking/Key relationships

• Managers & Directors across the Transfusion BU
• People Function across Werfen
• Compliance & Legal

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) required in Human Resources or other related business field.
• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least 3 years in an HR Business Partner or strategic HR advisory role
• Experience partnering with mid-level and senior leaders to align people strategies with business objectives.
• Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, performance management, talent management, organizational effectiveness, and change management.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and provide coaching on complex people-related matters.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to leverage data to drive recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and/or making exceptions to the years of experience requirement.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Experience leading organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and large-scale change initiatives.
• Experience supporting commercial, manufacturing, life sciences, medical device, diagnostics, or healthcare organizations.
• Demonstrated success in developing leadership capability and high-performing teams.
• Employee Relations Expertise: Deep understanding of employee relations principles, including conflict resolution, workplace investigations, performance management, and disciplinary processes
• Labor law & Compliance knowledge: Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, EEOC regulations, DOL requirements, OSHA, and organizational policies
• Analytical and Data-Driven: Analyze employee relations trends, offboarding data, and workforce metrics to recommend proactive interventions and process improvements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present findings, recommendations, and guidance clearly and persuasively to all levels of the organization
• Maintains the highest level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive employee matters
• Demonstrates continuous improvement and agility by proactively evaluating existing processes, adapting quickly to changing business needs, and implementing practical, scalable enhancements that improve efficiency, consistency, and the employee experience.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, drive policy or process change, and ensure adoption

Travel requirements: 10-15%

Closing

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.