Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Position Overview

Position Description

We are hiring a Senior HR Business Partner. The Senior HR Business Partner will support Human Resources initiatives, both tactical and strategic, that address the business needs of FUJIFILM Biosciences. This role is responsible for creating trusted relationships at all levels of the organization and play a key role in driving several HR programs and processes. Areas of primary focus include performance management, employee development and coaching, employee engagement, employee communications and talent management including onboarding and mentoring. The Senior HR Business Partner must also possess knowledge and expertise in the areas of compensation, job analysis, HRIS systems and policy guidance.

Company Overview

At FUJIFILM Biosciences, we turn curiosity into breakthroughs that advance the field of life sciences. By offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services in cell culture media, discovery research reagents, recombinant growth factors and proteins, fine chemicals, and critical assay materials, we partner with the brightest minds in biotech and pharma to tackle the world’s biggest health challenges.

Imagine being part of a team that enables life-changing discoveries like new vaccines, therapies, and advancements in regenerative medicine. Our culture fosters curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, and we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled quality and service to our partners. If you’re ready to make an impact, your future belongs with us at FUJIFILM Biosciences.

Our headquarters in Santa Ana, California, is surrounded by world-class schools, lush parks, and scenic beaches like Laguna and Huntington, making it an ideal place to live, work, and explore. With additional campuses across the US, Europe, China, and Japan, we offer opportunities to make a difference worldwide.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit:

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Assist in driving HR initiatives that foster a high-performance culture of accountability and results-orientation linking organizational and employee performance to
• Proactively partner with leaders to optimize employee capabilities and deliver against business objective and priorities.
• Act as a first point of contact for assigned client
• Provide objective client coaching, prioritizing consistent application of company policy and process while being accountable for decisions, to ensure fair and compliant outcomes
• Participate in regular meetings with client groups; team meetings, leader 1 on 1's, etc.
• Build strong partnerships with employees at all levels to foster trust and accountability throughout the organization while providing the highest level of customer service.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations, including required documentation. Maintains in-depth knowledge of federal and state legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with Legal department as needed.
• Takes a leadership role in facilitating performance management processes including performance reviews, goal setting, coaching, feedback and employee development; facilitate performance management training.
• Support and identify training and development needs for client groups and individual employees and facilitate HR topic training and lead the talent review and succession planning efforts for assigned client groups.
• Drive cross-functional employee engagement initiatives; create and conduct employee surveys and focus groups; identify employee concerns and partner with leadership and employees to develop and implement action plans and retention strategies.
• Partner with hiring managers to determine staffing needs and analyze staffing strategy; coach to optimize talent engagement by supporting and facilitating effective onboarding practices.
• Strengthen overall organizational capabilities working with managers and leaders to include organizational assessment, organizational structure, workforce planning and change
• Serve as champion of company culture, modeling Company standards and deliver exceptional employee experience.
• Takes a lead role in restructuring activities to ensure fair and consistent decision Prepares legal review documentation and participates in all termination meetings.
• Support HR process improvement initiatives through research and application of industry best practices to ensure the highest standards of service.
• Review compensation information to understand impacts to employee pay and budget with an enterprise view for fairness and equity while following policy and providing leadership with complete information needed to ensure excellent decision making.
• Responsible for talent and performance management, learning, mid and year-end compensation planning, and workforce planning within client groups
• Provide relevant reports and analytics that move tasks, projects and the organization forward with an eye on continuous
• Understanding of ATS features and processes with the ability to assist leaders, troubleshoot and research information.
• Manage and support employee recognition programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead HR initiatives and support HR projects.
• Other duties assigned

Required Skills/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, in human resources, business administration or equivalent. Master's degree and HR certification (HRCI, SHRM, etc.).
• 7+ years HRBP experience, life sciences manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience providing strategic and hands-on-tactical HR client support for onsite and remote employees.
• Experience across all HR areas associated with this role including performance management, employee relations, policy, compensation, benefits, onboarding, engagement, talent development, talent acquisition, organizational design, as well as client coach and consultant.
• Up to date knowledge of current federal/state regulations related to CA employment law required.
• Experience supporting employees overseas preferred, for HRBP's with this client
• Experience creating, facilitating, presenting and leading performance management processes including goal setting, coaching, feedback, calibration and employee/manager meetings.
• Ability to maintain and safeguard confidential information and provide a positive image for the company in all situations (internally and externally).
• Solid understanding and user knowledge of HRIS, applicant tracking and employee development systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint),
• Experience working in healthcare, pharmaceutical or manufacturing companies
• Possession of the highest level of tact, diplomacy and confidentiality.
• Excellent organization, initiative, follow through, influence, problem solving, decision-making, accountability and interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication
• Proficient with ADP or the ability to quickly learn HRIS, payroll and similar employee management
• Understanding of Cornerstone or other performance management and development programs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills; ability to use formulas, pivot tables, charts,
• Knowledge of federal and state employment
• HR certification
• Ability to speak and read
• Good oral and written communication

Salary and Benefits:

• For California, the base salary range for this position is $104,300 - $147,600. Compensation for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience, location, etc.).
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

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EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (View email address on click.appcast.io).