Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 47,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Manages company’s human resources activities.  Works collaboratively with leadership and other human resources leadership to develop human resources strategies, policies, and procedures that support corporate objectives and comply with state and federal employment law. Leads the implementation of defined programs to promote workforce productivity, stability, and employee satisfaction company-wide.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:(Responsibilities, Accountabilities, and Competencies:  May not include all duties of this job)

Job Duties:

• Develops and implements strategies and programs in support of employee retention, professional development, talent acquisition, etc.
• Advises supervisors, managers, directors, and executives in the transfer, promotion, development, performance management, and termination of employees.  Facilitates resolution of employee conflict and grievances.
• Compiles and submits various required regulatory reports in addition to salary surveys.
• Identifies, develops, and implements new programs in support of staff satisfaction and company goals and objectives.
• May develop and provide professional development in areas such as leadership, employee performance management, supervisory skills, regulatory and employment laws, diversity, and prevention of discrimination or other topics.
• Administers the employee performance appraisal process and participates in annual review of the process to ensure best practices are followed.  Provides training in goal setting and performance appraisal process.
• Interprets and recommends fair and objective application of approved human resources and other company policies.
• Based on own research, makes recommendations for modifications to practices, policies, and procedures for department and corporate programs.
• Keeps current with current human resources practices and new developments, pending and new laws and regulations.  Advises senior management on revisions to policies to ensure company policies are compliant with changing labor, pay, and benefits laws and regulations.
• Serve as lead AAP officer for legal entity.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, industrial relations, organizational development, human resources, or other related field.  Master’s or other advanced degree preferred. 
• Minimum of seven (7) years of management experience including at least three years of supervisory experience.  PHR or SPHR certification is preferred.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, or Training:

• Knowledge of human resources practices and principals and all applicable labor, pay, benefits laws and regulations. 
• Excellent communication, decisions-making, presentation, and interpersonal skills.  
• Leadership skills, analytical abilities, and effective project management skills. 
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with employees and applicants. 
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.

Leadership Skill:

• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives. 
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace. 
• Excels at operating in a fast pace, community environment. 
• Excellent people manager, open to direction and a collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done. 
• Ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organization. 
• Ability to look at situations from several points of view. 
• Persuasive with details and facts. 
• Delegates responsibility effectively. 
• High comfort level working in a diverse environment.

Mathematical Skill:

• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency, sampling theory, and factor analysis. 
• Ability to apply concepts such as percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions. 
• Ability to analyze complex data sets as part of root cause analysis and statistical modeling/trending. 

Reasoning Ability:

• Strong ability to provide problem solving and critical thinking. 
• Must be able to solve problems and present solutions. 
• Able to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical, diagram, written, oral or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Excel is required. 
• Knowledge of Word and PowerPoint is highly desirable.
• Experience with and knowledge of HRIS is preferred.

Attendance:

• Regular and reliable attendance is a requirement of this position.

English Language and Language Skills:

• Must be able to read, write, comprehend, and speak English. 
• Written documentation is legible and sufficiently fluent (in English) to be understood by others.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret publications and regulations. 
• Ability to write complex reports, correspondence, speeches, and articles for publication. 
• Ability to analyze data and report on metrics. 
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, clients, customers, public groups, and various functions of the company.

This position is Full Time, Onsite-  Monday- Friday, 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply.

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.