People Partner

Werfen•Norcross, GA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Werfen is seeking a highly motivated, people-centered People Partner to support the People Function across business units. Based in the Norcross office, this role partners closely with People Function Business Partners to provide high-quality HR guidance, support core programs, and promote a positive and engaging workplace. The position reports to the People Function Business Partner of the Transfusion business unit. The People Partner supports the full employee lifecycle and advises leaders and managers on HR processes, employee relations, performance, policy interpretation, investigations, compliance, immigration processes, and organizational change. The role uses employee insights and workforce data to identify trends and recommend improvements to the employee experience and organizational effectiveness. Travel is 10–15%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Human Resources or a related business field; management may substitute relevant work experience for a degree.
3–5 years of progressive HR Generalist or Specialist experience, including investigating employee relations issues and supporting multiple business units and locations across professional and hourly roles; management may make exceptions to the experience requirement.
Strong interpersonal skills for handling sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
Excellent collaboration, communication, and customer service skills.
Knowledge of office administration procedures.
Deep understanding of employee relations, including conflict resolution, workplace investigations, performance management, and disciplinary processes.
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, EEOC regulations, DOL requirements, OSHA, and organizational policies.
Ability to conduct thorough, impartial, and legally compliant investigations into complaints, grievances, EEOC charges, DOL claims, and internal disputes.
Expertise in interpreting, applying, and revising policies to align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
Ability to analyze employee relations trends, offboarding data, and workforce metrics and recommend proactive interventions and process improvements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings, recommendations, and guidance clearly to all levels of the organization.
Integrity, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive employee matters.
Ability to evaluate processes, adapt to changing business needs, and implement practical, scalable improvements.
Ability to manage multiple initiatives, drive policy or process change, and ensure adoption.

Responsibilities

Partner with department leaders, site managers, employees, and People Business Partners on People initiatives across the employee lifecycle, ensuring consistent process execution and a positive employee experience.
Provide guidance and subject-matter expertise on People processes, policies, and best practices for efficient and compliant daily HR activities.
Consult with People Business Partners and people managers on complex employee relations and performance matters, including developing, reviewing, and implementing performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions.
Ensure employee relations and performance actions align with company policies, labor laws, and best practices.
Lead and conduct investigations, including employee relations issues, EEOC and DOL charges, and hotline complaints, in partnership with People Business Partners, Global Compliance, and Legal.
Document investigation findings and adhere to regulatory and internal compliance standards.
Use people data and employee insights to identify trends, inform decisions, and recommend actions that enhance employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve People operations processes, strategies, frameworks, and practices that promote fairness, consistency, and compliance.
Coordinate immigration-related processes with external counsel, vendors, and internal stakeholders, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
Provide policy interpretation guidance to managers and People Business Partners, partnering with Total Rewards and Legal to align policies with organizational standards and Werfen values.
Support organizational change initiatives by aligning people, systems, and processes with evolving business needs.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.