Follow Your Genki to North America's largest, state-of-the-art Life Science Manufacturing Facility & CDMO

The work we do at FDB has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FDB and help manufacture the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy and drive - what we call Genki.

Join us

We are growing our locations and are investing more than $2 billion into establishing a new large-scale manufacturing site for biopharmaceuticals in the United States to accelerate the growth of our Bio CDMO (Contract and Development Manufacturing Organization) business. This will be the largest end-to-end cell culture CDMO provider in North America.

The new site will offer end-to-end solutions to our customers looking to manufacture biopharmaceuticals in the US. In addition to drug substance manufacture, it will also provide automated fill-finish and assembly, packaging, and labeling services. The new state-of-the-art facility is located in Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States.

About This Role

The HR Business Partner plays a vital role in ensuring employee satisfaction, engagement and retention through the development and implementation of policies and practices. The HR Business Partner is a leader that has empathy and appropriate firmness. The HR Business Partner drives HR programs that focus on our people. This is a highly visible role.

What You’ll Do

• Provides HR guidance to employees at all levels within the organization. Consults with manager for matters of significance to the organization.
• Manages and resolves employee relations issues through coaching, conflict resolution and problem solving
• Coaches and partners with management on performance, disciplinary and developmental conversations
• Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations that balance the employee needs and business needs while also ensuring confidentiality
• Maintains knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Project manages the development of concept, processes and procedures for implementation to support the growth of the organization while maintaining legal compliance and supporting business needs
• Partners with leadership and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Facilitates and supports new employee orientation, and other trainings, in HR related areas
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation
• Assists with preparing and receiving required paperwork and documentation for employee changes (transfers, promotions, etc.)
• Conducts 30/60/90 day check-ins with new hires and managers of new hires
• Manages the review, maintenance, and approval of appropriately leveled and benchmarked Career Framework and Job Descriptions, including review of FLSA designation
• Reviews and approves offer letters and payroll action forms for assigned workstream
• Participates in interviews of leadership for assigned workstream
• Participates in quarterly SWP (Strategic Work Plan) meetings with assigned workstream
• Administration, preparation and accurate filing of leaves of absence, employee changes (transfer, promotions, etc.), tuition reimbursements, bonuses, annual compensation increases & AIP, etc.
• Manages termination and offboarding process, including exit interviews
• Provides backup for entering employee changes in HRIS
• Assists with People and Culture initiatives, events and activities
• Tracks and prepares HR metrics for the organization to ensure compliance and the ability to interpret data for appropriate action
• Assists with Global Mobility processes
• Assists in administration of Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies internship program (recruitment, onboarding, activities, etc.)
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Who You Are

You have the knowledge, skills and abilities to:

• Be personable, reliable, flexible, quick thinking, solution oriented, and self-starter with a high level of accountability
• You have solid foundation of HR functions and best practices with ability to stay up to date on Labor Law and employment equity regulations
• Ability to stay calm and solution-focused in high stress situations
• Superior interpersonal and professional boundaries
• Ability to have crucial conversations
• Self-starter with outstanding attention to detail and consistent delivery of high quality of work
• Maintains discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive information with high professionalism and ethical standards
• Exceptional problem solving, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to approach problems flexibly and demonstrate creativity in solving them
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to exercise tact, discretion and the initiative to efficiently meet the demands of multiple  internal customers
• Courage to ask question for guidance and clarification

Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED with 9+ years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience OR
• Associate’s degree with 7+ years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Communications or other similar area with 5+ years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience.
• At least 2 years of basic computer skills in Microsoft Office products
• Previous experience conducting investigations, coaching managers and employees

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Communications, or other related field with 5+ years of experience years in a recruiting or support role
• Previous leadership experience
• Previous experience in a cGMP environment
• Previous experience developing HR processes or procedures
• 3+ years’ previous experience utilizing iCIMS, ADP and DocuSign
• 3+ years’ of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Previous experience in a fast-paced environment
• SHRM-CP or PHR

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection. X No Yes
May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program. X No Yes
Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck. X No Yes
Ability to discern audible cues. X No Yes
Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color. X No Yes

Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc. X No Yes
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time. X No Yes frequency/minutes (If yes, may specify frequency/duration: up to 15, 30, 120, 240
minutes)
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. No X Yes 240 minutes (If yes, may specify frequency/duration: up to 15, 30, 120, 240 minutes)
Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include writs, hands and/or fingers. No X Yes
Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools. X No Yes
Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to X pounds. X No Yes If yes, 10 lbs. 33 lbs.
Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions. X No Yes

FDBN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify or any other protected class. If an accommodation to the application process is needed, please email FDBN_PNC@fujifilm.com.

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