Sr HR Business Partner
At a glance
Senior HR Business Partner & Generalist role at B. Braun Melsungen. USA|Irvine, CA, US, 92614 · $100,000–$125,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Advise director- and senior director-level leaders on talent, performance, engagement, culture and employee experience
- Coach managers through employee concerns, performance processes, discipline, policy questions and practical HR decisions
- Run talent reviews, succession planning and performance processes for your assigned business groups
- Handle workplace investigations and sensitive employee issues, using HR metrics to spot trends and inform decisions
- Coordinate with HR specialist teams on solutions, and assist with workforce planning and recruiting when needed
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree and at least six years of related human resources experience
- Strong experience as an HR business partner, including handling employee relations
- A valid driver’s license and passport, with willingness to travel occasionally
Who this fits
This senior role suits an HR partner who can advise leaders, coach through sensitive employee matters and use workforce data in decisions. You’ll work across office and manufacturing or production settings, with occasional time in warehouse or laboratory environments. The role includes occasional travel and requires a valid driver’s license and passport.
From the employer
B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®.
Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.bbraunusa.com
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across the organization. This role partners with management to strengthen employee engagement, develop talent, manage employee relations, and support business and workforce needs.
You’ll collaborate closely with HR Centers of Excellence and business leaders to deliver practical, consistent HR solutions while helping build a strong culture and employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with leaders, including Director and Senior Director levels, on talent, performance, engagement, culture, and employee experience.
- Coach leaders on employee relations, performance management, progressive discipline, policies, and HR best practices.
- Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and performance management for assigned business groups.
- Support employee development and help leaders create meaningful development plans for key talent.
- Manage employee relations matters, including investigations and workplace concerns.
- Use HR data, metrics, and KPIs to identify trends and support business decisions.
- Partner with HR Centers of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition and Compensation, to deliver effective HR solutions.
- Support workforce planning and recruiting activities as needed.
- Ensure HR practices align with company policies and applicable employment regulations.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong HR business partnering and business acumen
- Ability to coach, influence, and build trusted relationships with leaders
- Strong employee relations and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of talent management, performance management, and succession planning
- Ability to manage complex and sensitive employee matters
- Experience using HR metrics and data to support decisions
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree
- 6+ years of related Human Resources experience
- Strong HR Business Partner and employee relations experience
- Ability to travel occasionally
- Valid driver’s license and passport
Preferred
- Master’s degree
- Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
- Experience within a global or matrixed organization
- SHRM, PHR, or similar HR certification
Work Environment
This position primarily works in office and manufacturing/production environments, with occasional exposure to warehouse and laboratory settings. The role may require occasional standing, walking, reaching, and lifting up to 20 pounds.
Salary Range: $100,000-$125,000/Annually
The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.
B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.
Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, click here.