Investigations & Compliance HR Business Partner

Eurofins•Lancaster, PA

About The Position

The Compliance & Investigations HR Business Partner supports Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing & Medical Device Services by leading workplace investigations, assisting with leave and accommodation processes, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and Company policies. The role helps mitigate organizational risk, promote integrity and accountability, and support consistent employment practices across the business. It is responsible for fact-finding, risk assessment, recommendations, and timely resolution of employee relations issues, while identifying trends and opportunities to strengthen compliance and the employee experience. The position leads investigations into workplace policy violations, employee misconduct, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, ethics concerns, and other employee relations matters. It also supports HR compliance and operations, including Affirmative Action programs for federal-contractor locations, records and audits, tracking systems, reports, and training. The role administers ADA accommodation processes and coordinates communications for protected leaves and other leave programs. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with overtime as needed. Candidates within commuting distance of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, or Minneapolis, Minnesota, are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience conducting employee relations investigations.
At least 3 years of experience with Affirmative Action Programs.
Knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, EEOC regulations, wage and hour requirements, and employee relations practices.
Strong interviewing, documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Sound judgment and decision-making.
Investigative interviewing skills.
Employment law and compliance knowledge.
Attention to detail, confidentiality, and discretion.
Relationship building and influence; conflict resolution.
Organizational and project management skills.
Effective written communication and customer-service orientation.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage internal workplace investigations involving policy violations, employee misconduct, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, ethics concerns, and other employee relations matters.
Conduct interviews, review documentation, analyze facts, and prepare investigation summaries, findings, and recommendations.
Conduct investigations in a timely, thorough, objective, and confidential manner.
Maintain accurate and confidential investigation records and case documentation.
Partner with HR leadership, the National Service Center, and business leaders on complex employee relations matters.
Track investigation trends and recommend proactive solutions to mitigate risk and improve workplace practices.
Lead Affirmative Action programs for locations that are federal contractors.
Maintain documentation, case files, and records in accordance with Company policies and legal requirements.
Assist with audits, compliance reviews, regulatory inquiries, and internal requests.
Develop and maintain tracking systems for investigations, accommodations, and leave administration activities.
Prepare reports, metrics, and trend analyses to support HR Business Partners and leadership decision-making.
Assist in developing and delivering employee relations, compliance, and workplace conduct training.
Review accommodation documentation and facilitate communication among employees and managers.
Maintain accommodation documentation, monitor accommodation effectiveness, and assist with ongoing compliance efforts.
Ensure consistent administration of accommodation requests across the organization.
Coordinate leave notifications and communications to managers concerning FMLA, ADA, short-term disability, long-term disability, military leave, paid leave programs, and other protected leave entitlements.