People Function Business Partner, Transfusion

Werfen•Norcross, GA

About The Position

As a critical member of Werfen’s People Function team, the People Function Business Partner acts as a strategic advisor and consultant to the business, partnering with leaders to shape the organization, build leadership capability, and drive people initiatives that support growth and transformation. The role leads people strategies across the employee lifecycle, from organizational design to talent development, while navigating an environment where processes are still being built and harmonized. The successful candidate thrives in complexity, builds trust quickly, and balances enterprise thinking with hands-on execution. The position partners with senior leaders and client groups, supports talent and leadership development, leads core HR processes and local delivery of global programs, and advances organizational design, change management, and data-informed workforce decisions. It also manages and develops at least one direct report. Travel may be required up to 20%, depending on assigned client groups.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline, or relevant work experience substituted at management’s discretion.
10 or more years of experience in applicable areas, including HR Generalist, HR Business Partnering, Leadership/Training & Development, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development, and Consulting.
Strong business acumen and ability to act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders.
Proven track record in talent development, organizational design, and change leadership.
Skill in implementing HR programs and navigating ambiguity with a continuous improvement and growth mindset.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization.
Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative, service-oriented approach.
Comfort operating in fast-paced, evolving environments with limited structure.
Team-oriented, flexible, high initiative, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Strong focus on positive customer service, including directing employee inquiries to appropriate HR resources.
Curious and willing to ask questions, problem-solve, and follow through to resolution.
Ability to travel up to 20%, depending on assigned client groups.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing people and leading teams.

Responsibilities

Partner with senior leadership to align people strategies with business goals.
Advise leaders on organizational evolution, talent priorities, and workforce planning.
Model and reinforce Werfen’s values and leadership expectations.
Lead end-to-end talent management processes, including succession planning, development planning, and performance management.
Coach leaders and managers to build capability, increase self-awareness, and improve team effectiveness.
Identify talent gaps and implement local development programs.
Execute core HR processes, including compensation, engagement surveys, performance cycles, and employee lifecycle management.
Lead delivery and local implementation of global People Function programs.
Continuously improve HR practices to increase impact and reduce complexity.
Support organizational design initiatives to optimize team structures, clarify accountabilities, and enable long-term growth.
Lead and support change management initiatives that align people, systems, and processes with evolving business needs.
Use data and insights to inform people strategies, identify trends, and proactively address risks or opportunities.
Collaborate with peers to support data-informed decision making.
Manage and develop at least one direct report and foster growth, inclusion, and accountability.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.