Company Description

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The Eurofins Agroscience Group is one of the leading service providers in Europe, we conduct field and laboratory studies to determine the safety and efficacy of new substances and organisms for humans and the environment. We are experts in conducting global field studies according to GEP and GLP, worker exposure studies, ecotoxicology, product chemistry, physico-chemical property testing and environmental fate studies.

In addition, we support our customers at every stage of the approval process. Our in-house team of regulatory experts works together with our network of field stations, laboratories and carefully selected partners.

Job DescriptionThe HR Manager acts as the primary HR Business Partner for a Sub-Regional Business Line (Sub-RBL), supporting several decentralized Business Units. The role is responsible for enabling workforce success through the entire employee life cycle while supporting leadership with HR expertise, processes, and tools.Lead and support key HR core processes including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation, career development, and learning—ensuring high-quality delivery across the employee life cycle.Foster engagement, retention, and organizational development through e. g. structured annual dialogue processes, career pathways, and targeted health initiatives.Actively manage employee relations, ensuring collaboration with local employee representatives, and support committee work within the decentralized structure.Oversee labor relations, ensuring effective collaboration with employee representatives and compliance with local requirements.Ensure legal compliance across HR processes, including implementation of EU directives (e.g. Working Time Directive, Pay Transparency), and advise managers on employment law topics.Support continuous improvement of systems and workflows.Lead or participate in HR projects focused on digitalization, compensation structures, well-being, employee engagement ensuring cross-functional coordination and implementation.

Sustainability Responsibilities:

In addition to your HR tasks, you support the CSO to drive the development and implementation of our sustainability and ESG strategy, ensuring alignment with global standards and our commitment to responsible growth.For our largest site in Niefern you drive sustainability initiatives and manage all aspects of our location specific EcoVadis and COE emission recording.For our largest site in Niefern you coordinate ESG data and stakeholder communication to ensure transparency, compliance, and continuous improvement across the organization.

QualificationsDegree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, Psychology, or a related fieldFirst professional experience in a generalist or HR Business Partner role, ideally in a multi-site or matrix organization.Proven knowledge and hands-on experience across the full employee life cycleStrong understanding of European labor law and HR compliance topics, with the ability to advise managers and ensure legal adherence.Experience in managing labor relations and cooperation with employee representativesDemonstrated ability to lead or support HR projectsExperience or strong interest in sustainability and ESG topics, particularly in coordinating EcoVadis assessments or similar CSR frameworks.High level of self-organization and ownership, with strong communication skills and a collaborative, business-oriented mindset.Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional European languages are an advantage.Proficient with digital HR systems and tools; data-driven and comfortable working with KPIs and reports.

Here you will find...

Working environment: Flat hierarchies, short decision-making processes and a friendly working atmosphere with lots of freedom. As well as a modern working environment with the latest laboratory infrastructure and state-of-the-art analytical equipment.Onboarding: A comprehensive onboarding and induction program with mentors and buddies to help you get off to a smooth start.An inclusive work environment: Barrier-free offices and workspaces, including wheelchair-accessible entrances and disabled-friendly sanitary facilities. Support to meet individual needs.Work-life balance: Through flexible working hours, opportunities for mobile working.Development opportunities: Development discussions and the opportunity for individual and regular training, as well as the chance to pursue a variety of career paths within the Eurofins Group.

If we have piqued your interest, please apply using our online form in under 5 minutes by clicking the "Apply now!" button.

If you have any questions, please contact Philip Winter (Head of HR Agroscience Europe) at [email protected], phone number: +49 (0) 7233 96 27-637.

Additional Information

In just 35 years, Eurofins has grown from a single laboratory in Nantes, France, to over 63,000 employees across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 62 countries, with more than 950 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of more than 200,000 analytical methods to assess the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability, and purity of biological substances and products, as well as innovative services in clinical diagnostics, making it one of the world's leading emerging providers of specialized clinical diagnostic tests.

In 2024, Eurofins achieved total revenues of € 6.515 billion and has been one of the best-performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! The Eurofins Agroscience Group companies are an equal opportunities employer. We strive to create a working environment that is equally accessible to all and expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities. We prohibit discrimination of any kind.

Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our carbon neutrality target through a combination of emissions reduction and offsetting initiatives. We encourage our employees to make sustainable changes.