Senior Employee Relations Business Partner

Fujifilm•College Station, TX

20h

About The Position

The Senior Employee Relations Business Partner is a trusted advisor who proactively manages complex employee matters from start to finish. The role leads investigations, drives policy governance, oversees immigration and leave-of-absence cases, and partners with business leaders, People & Culture Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, Legal, and employees. It balances risk mitigation with a people-first approach to support a fair, compliant, and inclusive workplace. The position also advises leaders and Business Partners on performance management, organizational changes, restructures, and culture and engagement strategies. It maintains case data and reporting, identifies trends, and recommends preventative strategies and process improvements. The role is based at FUJIFILM Biotechnologies Texas, whose biomanufacturing facility is in College Station, Texas.

Requirements

At least 7 years of progressive HR or employee relations experience, including leading complex investigations and advising leaders.
Demonstrated experience managing leaves of absence and accommodations and partnering with Benefits and Payroll.
Experience coordinating U.S. immigration matters with external counsel and internal Centers of Excellence.
Strong knowledge of relevant employment laws and regulations.
Exceptional interviewing, documentation, and report-writing skills, with meticulous attention to detail and confidentiality.
Proven ability to influence and coach senior leaders, with strong judgment and risk-assessment skills.
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Lead impartial, timely investigations into allegations of misconduct, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, policy violations, and performance or behavior concerns.
Conduct interviews, collect and analyze evidence, maintain detailed case notes, and prepare investigation summaries and findings.
Recommend corrective actions, remedial measures, and leadership coaching, while ensuring consistent application across the organization.
Track and manage the full case lifecycle, including service-level agreements and confidentiality.
Review, draft, and update HR and employee relations policies and handbooks to align with applicable laws and global equivalents where relevant.
Partner with Legal and Centers of Excellence to interpret regulations and provide clear guidance to managers and employees.
Deliver training and resources to improve policy awareness and accountability.
Manage or coordinate immigration cases with external counsel, employees, managers, and Business Partners.
Advise managers and employees on sponsorship processes, timelines, compliance obligations, and workforce-planning implications.
Maintain accurate immigration documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.
Oversee leave-of-absence cases, including FMLA, state, parental, and medical leaves, as well as disability and accommodation requests under the ADA.
Guide employees and managers on timely notices, eligibility assessments, and the interactive process.
Coordinate with Benefits, Payroll, and managers to support accurate pay and benefits and smooth returns to work.
Advise and partner with leaders and Business Partners on performance management, organizational changes, restructures, and culture and engagement strategies.
Use data-backed insights and risk assessments to influence stakeholders; build manager capability through coaching and education.
Serve as a subject matter expert on employee relations, immigration, and leave-of-absence topics.
Maintain case data integrity and produce dashboards and trend analyses covering employee relations, immigration, and leave-of-absence metrics.
Identify trends and recommend preventative strategies and process improvements.