Senior People & Culture Operations Partner

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By the end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof. We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. Holly Springs combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, offering the perfect blend of community and opportunity.

About the role

The Senior People and Culture Operations Partner serves as the main point of contact and resolution for all People & Culture (PNC) queries, including Workday and policy advice in line with best practice, from employees, managers, and leaders. This role also assists with Business Partner activities to support an engaged workforce.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and approval flows in Workday (excluding compensation and grade changes)
• Schedules and delivers training to managers, teams, and employees on HRIS functionality, ensuring awareness of system capabilities and available reports
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements to streamline workflows, save time, and enhance internal customer service
• Takes initiative to meet the needs of internal customers; performs ad-hoc reporting
• Serves as the primary point of contact for PNC inquiries, including policy and process questions, ensuring timely and accurate support
• Provides feedback on policies to managers and Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs); drives policy adoption, awareness, and compliance through communication and training
• Organizes onboarding activities and facilitates New Hire Orientation, ensuring all coordination and administration is completed for Day 1 readiness
• Conducts exit interviews, synthesizes trends, and provides actionable feedback to HRBPs
• Monitors and manages the HR intranet, ensuring content is current, accurate, and engaging
• Partners with the Global Mobility team on visas and employee agreements; ensures paperwork is compliant
• Contributes to and owns benefits and ad-hoc projects across PNC
• Assists with leave of absence administration, as needed
• Partners with Business Partners on succession planning activities
• Arranges site-specific training in adherence to Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) / good manufacturing practice (GMP) policy and manages logistics, including sourcing providers
• Raises requisitions and reconciles invoices in SAP
• Ensures all HR and organizational development (OD) systems are maintained
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 9 years of applicable industry experience OR
• Associate’s degree with 7 years of applicable industry experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of applicable industry experience OR
• Master’s degree with 3 years of applicable industry experience
• Experience working in a GMP environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with an HRIS, preferably Workday
• Human resources certification (SHRM, PHR)

Skills

• Working knowledge of employment law and ability to understand and interpret existing policies
• Strong presentation skills
• Customer-service mindset; effective written and verbal communication
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organization, time-management, and follow-through
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately and follow standard operating procedures
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally, manage meetings, and provide high-quality feedback effectively

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time (60 minutes or more)
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time (60 minutes or more)
• Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools
• Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 10 pounds

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with the option of a Health Savings Account (HSA) including company contributions
• Industry-leading 401(k) savings plan
• Insurance coverage (life, disability, etc.)
• Employee assistance programs
• Various wellness incentives
• Paid vacation time, sick time, and company holidays
• Supportive environment that enriches both personal and professional growth